Photographer's Note
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The most western river in NSW is the Darling River with the main highway heading west crossing it at the old river port of Wilcannia.
The main photo shows the old (now pedestrian only) vertical lift span bridge which opened in 1890. Until the railway networks extended to the river wool and all supplies were shifted by paddle steamers requiring bridges to have a lift section for the boats to travel under.
The biggest problem for the river trade was that the river would stop flowing during droughts and boats could get stranded up the river for a year or more.
Being the main port for that area there are also quite a few impressive old buildings. In the WS is one of the court house and police station as well as one of the buildings opposite.
Today the town is quiet and far from prosperous with a population of about 750.
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Silvio1953
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(223103) 2022-05-29 23:02
Ciao Ian, great view of beautiful bridge and fantastic river, fascinating reflections, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio
aliabazari
(23401) 2022-05-29 23:15
Hello Ian
Beautiful view of the river with a metal bridge. The workshop view shows well. Thanks for sharing
Fis2
(172083) 2022-05-30 1:04
Witaj Lan!
A very curious set of photos.
I love bridges, very interesting construction, I like it.
Good framing, colors and light.
I like WS too.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
emka
(158962) 2022-05-30 1:07
Hello Ian,
I am fascinated by the moving bridges of all kinds, so this view is a gift for me. Wonderful view. I suppose that the middle part just moves vertically up. There are gum trees on the left side. Wonderful landscape picture.
Best regards MAlgo
ChrisJ
(172442) 2022-05-30 1:09
Hi Ian
Seems all the rivers run except this one, occasionally. Nice reflections and an interesting old historic bridge. Tfs!
GyurMaster
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(25067) 2022-05-30 2:05
Hello Ian,
This environment (the river, the plants, even the bridge) reminds me to River Tisza, which we have here. Anyhow, its a nicely taken photo.
Best Wishes,
Gy.
holmertz
(103732) 2022-05-30 2:50
Hello Ian,
It's an interesting and quite pretty bridge and it's good to see it maintained as the cultural heritage it is. The photo is well composed with lots of trees and grass covering the left third, approximately. Even if the town is no longer prosperous the buildings in the WS don't show any obvious signs of neglect.
Best regards,
Gert
pajaran
(117201) 2022-05-30 2:56
Pozdrav dragom i cestom komsiji sa fotografijama na TE.
Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lep most i zeleno drvece na obali, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perepektivom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa oblacima koji dolaze.
Dobar rad, sa lepim fotografija u radionici.
Lepo mesto pored reke za odmor i ribolov.
Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja
pierrefonds
(115677) 2022-05-30 5:47
Hi Ian,
I appreciate the reflections on the water. The point of view is showing the details of the bridge and of the trees. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
mkamionka
(75255) 2022-05-30 6:20
Hi Ian,
you have ventured into less popular, off the beaten track destinations. The bridge reminds me the constructions which are popular in Belgium or the Netherlands. It makes a nice addition to the riverside. I really like your phrase: "far from prosperous".
Great series,
M
PMH
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(334) 2022-05-30 9:23
Hello Ian
Nice photograph with plenty of details to enjoy. I always prefer photographs in possibly hi-res instead downsized ones. I also like your well balanced colours and the fact, that there is something going on on the sky.
tfs
Tue
(93592) 2022-05-30 10:20
Hello Ian,
That looks like a really beautiful bridge and you show it here very well among its natural surroundings. The trees add a nice frame and the reflections in the calm water are wonderful as well.
Lars
lousat
(140070) 2022-05-30 12:50
Hi Ian,only for pedestrian now, but a long histort for this bridge that seems too young of its real age,beautiful capture in the nature and 2 useful pics of village, this too very pecaeful and with some abandoned building like the old pub. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano
ktanska
(45126) 2022-05-31 11:20
Hi Ian,
Beautiful riverside view. Looking at the satellite image of this town it is obvious that this region is almost desert. But river brings water and makes the vicinity green. Interesting note about the old lift span bridge.
Kari
mcmtanyel
(69384) 2022-06-01 16:44
Hello Ian,
It is a fine looking bridge. I like the shadows and reflections on the water.
Regards,
MT
adramad
(73498) 2022-06-02 11:55
Hello Ian.
Wonderful landscape with these huge trees next to the calm waters of the river, the old bridge adds charm to the environment.
Great sharpness and very good lighting and color
Well done; have a nice day
Best regards.
Luis.
jmdias
(116635) 2022-06-06 11:51
ian
here the darling river looks not so big, even the second largest river of my town is largest than it at this point. amazing a mobile structure in the bridge, we have few ones in brazil. nice WS too.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ian Fegent (ifege)
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(49617) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2022-04-23
- Camera: Pentax K1 II, Pentax DFA 24-70
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Relato de Viagem: Outback NSW and SA
- Date Submitted: 2022-05-29 22:57
