Millenium Bridge at Night, 873

The Millenium Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne / Gateshead, England, October 2009.

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This graceful bridge crosses the Tyne between Newcastle to the north and Gateshead to the south. It joins the popular Quayside area to the renovated Gateshead waterfront, which includes the Baltic Art Gallery, seen just to the right of the bridge.

The floodlighting changes colour over time. It started out blue / lilac and later turned this shade of red.

The surface of the river was remarkably calm when this shot was taken, giving a mirror like reflection.

For the bridge in daylight, see
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Camera, Panasonic FX50. Exposure, 2.5 seconds on tripod.

Constructive criticism welcome.

(c) 2009.  This picture is not public domain, please do not use it elsewhere.