Discussion: Bridges of the World July 2026 (page 11 of 18)

So many gorgeous bridge photos! Are the pontoons part of the mix too? For my second photo, I’d like to highlight the bridges of Rishikesh for their unique history (Lakshman Jhula history). However, I’m not sure if the photos fit the theme well enough. To capture the whole bridge, you often need some distance.





What do you think?

And you? Based on the comments about Canadian bridges, what’s your take? Share your own analysis—I think you’ll find a great photo that fits the theme 😊

I think the lit-up bridge could work. The second one is definitely too far away. For the first, I’m on the fence. I really like it, but my opinion is probably biased.

True, if I had to pick one out of the three, I’d go for the third. That said, I’d crop it to 16:9 to remove the dark mass that doesn’t add much. The first one—the bridge is completely lost in the background and isn’t highlighted at all. The second—the bridge is, in my opinion, too far away.

Are all these footbridges built for a practical purpose, or are they just for tourists?

There are more and more of them that serve no real purpose. Why build this one between two hills just to overlook the pretty Lake Robert? Other than ruining the landscape...

Honestly, looking at your photo, yeah, I totally agree with you. What’s the point of building this footbridge?

In the series of suspension bridges I had no choice but to cross the Tsingy one to enjoy this unique place in Madagascar





The one below is in Sainte-Rose, Réunion, and is linked to many tragic stories. In fact, my hiking buddy that day refused to go up on it.

Regarding Andorra’s Tibetan Bridge, it’s purely tourist-oriented. You *have* to stop by the ticket office to access it, and on top of that, it doesn’t connect two spots that locals or shepherds would actually find useful.

So many gorgeous bridge photos! Are the pontoons included too? For my second photo, I’d like to highlight the bridges of Rishikesh for their unique history (Lakshman Jhula history). However, I’m not sure if the photos fit the theme well enough. To capture the whole bridge, you often need some distance.





What do you think?

And you? Based on the comments about the Canadian bridges, what’s your take? Share your own analysis—I bet you’ll find a great photo that fits the theme! 😊

I think the lit-up bridge could work. The second one is definitely too far away. I’m on the fence about the first—I really like it, but my opinion might be biased.

True, if I had to pick one out of the three, I’d go for the third. Though, I’d crop it to 16:9 to remove the dark mass that doesn’t add much. The first one has the bridge completely lost in the background—it’s not highlighted at all. The second one, the bridge is too far away, in my opinion.

Yeah, given the feedback, I’ll focus more on the photography side. I have better shots. One last question: are pontoons like this one allowed?

So many gorgeous bridge photos! Are the pontoons included too? For my second photo, I’d like to highlight the bridges of Rishikesh for their unique history (Lakshman Jhula history). However, I’m not sure if the photos fit the theme well enough. To capture the entire bridge, you often need some distance.





What do you think?

And you? Based on the comments about Canadian bridges, what’s your take? Share your own analysis—I bet you’ll find a great photo that fits the theme 😊

I think the lit-up bridge could work. The second one is definitely too far away. For the first, I’m on the fence. I love it, but my opinion might be biased.

If I had to pick one out of the three, I’d go for the third. Though, I’d crop it to 16:9 to remove the dark mass that doesn’t add much. The first one—the bridge is completely lost in the background and isn’t highlighted at all. The second—the bridge is, in my opinion, too far away.

Yeah, given the feedback, I’ll focus more on the photography side. I’ve got better shots. One last question: are pontoons like this one allowed?



Yes, since it connects two points 😊. This photo is really pretty 👍

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For "Chinese bridges," I’d point you to Ronald G. Knapp’s excellent book, *Chinese Bridges*

https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=3411e0dcc18d8ddc&sxsrf=APpeQnti-R-YGn36JVVKcgLzkzMNfMofsg:1783889452441&udm=2&fbs=ABfTbFUDadgeu2mn4mYJ8iEZ1GUDDuwRa4um-2LNhBFWIpqZc7ZL_t3iAe0lB1D4hb_Ohp7Hkn8yWBpuZ8SrFmWun9dg8NU65Njndt8IIZVQ0EZEKIlgyddFclCTt781vHsEspvKN33wU-jOcNCbWnWrpwU58-ya_xF_vfbUxzOUAYnH_EPsFckZm-RIY-dVTUwA1NShhJ77&q=chinese+bridges+living+architecture+from+china%27s+past&ved=2ahUKEwjuiYaJgs6VAxU4UaQEHaQTKfQQtKgLegQIDxAB&biw=1108&bih=509&dpr=4

Honestly, looking at your photo, yeah, I totally agree with you. What’s the point of building this footbridge?

This is a photo I found online. It doesn’t really show the full extent of the damage. This one (same footbridge) would work better for a photo contest 😏

Honestly, looking at your photo, yeah, I totally agree with you. What’s the point of building this walkway?

It’s a photo I found online. It doesn’t really capture the scale of the damage. This one works better for a photo contest.

Is this photo yours? I loooove it! That walkway disappearing into the clouds is such an amazing effect! There’s so much to say and interpret about this shot. If it’s yours, bravo!

Honestly, looking at your photo, yeah, I totally agree with you. What’s the point of building this footbridge?

This is a photo taken from the internet. It doesn’t really show the scale of the damage. This one (same footbridge) would work better for a photo contest😏

Yeah, it’s awful 😱 I haven’t been back to Chamrousse since they built this footbridge. I really don’t see the point— the mountain is so beautiful, why ruin it? 🥲 Business, business 😒

London...

Millennium Bridge

Tower Bridge



Westminster Bridge

Hi Isabelle, Those PRO photos are stunning. Your training really shows. But I’ll stick to my guns: it’s discouraging to post yours. If this weren’t a contest, it wouldn’t matter, but when you see the level of the other competitors, you think twice before entering. Anyway, that’s just my opinion... And besides... you’re not even in the contest... Otherwise, I definitely wouldn’t have posted mine.

Hi Jean-Marie,

I kind of agree about not daring to post certain photos after Isabelle’s (for example, this month, I thought, "Okay, my photos of the Millau Viaduct aren’t worth it! 😄"). On the other hand, her latest photos aren’t in the contest but in the discussion—it’s always nice to see beautiful photos 😊. Plus, the contest is a contest, but it’s mostly a game. And the choices aren’t necessarily based on purely technical or aesthetic criteria... besides, it’s not always Isabelle who wins 😉

Hello Isabelle, Your PRO photos are stunning. You can immediately tell you’ve had training. But I stand by what I said: it’s discouraging to post your own. If this weren’t a contest, it wouldn’t matter, but when you see the level of the other competitors, you think twice before entering. Well, that’s just my opinion... And anyway... you’re not entering the contest... Otherwise, I definitely wouldn’t have posted mine.

Hi Jean Marie, No, go ahead and post your photos 😊 Actually, I won’t be entering the contest either, and like Muriel said, isn’t it all just a game? The main thing is to participate, right? 😉

Muriel, Jean-Marie

The redhead is talented, that's undeniable, but she doesn't always win 😛😉 Tastes are subjective! I did a quick recap: in 18 months she's won 4 times: May 2025, August 2025, January 2026, July 2026. That leaves hope for the rest of us! Let's not get discouraged! 😄

I’ll still point out that the winner is way more often a female winner! 😛

Hi Muriel,

And then, the contest is a contest, but it's mostly a game.

Absolutely! But a game only becomes interesting if you try to win. Have you ever played with partners who just don’t care? It’s so boring...

And the choices aren’t necessarily made based on purely technical or aesthetic criteria...

True, but when a photo is ugly or technically flawed, in a contest—even if it’s just a game—it’s a very subjective matter. It’s not about winning or losing but about realizing you’re not up to par. I wouldn’t enter a Mr. Muscles contest if I were as thin as a rail or as round as the Michelin Man. In that case, I wouldn’t even try to enter. It’s a matter of dignity and self-respect, of self-esteem.

On the other hand, these/her latest photos aren’t in the contest but in the discussion—it’s always nice to see beautiful photos.

I completely agree, and I’m not criticizing Isabelle at all. On the contrary, I was the first to ask her to keep posting her photos. I’m just expressing how I feel about my own work. It’s my own work that I’m evaluating. P.S.: Have you seen the excellent film *Marguerite*? Some, out of love, friendship, or courtesy, and others out of politeness or self-interest, never tell her she sings terribly off-key. But when she suddenly realizes it at the end, the shock is brutal.

Hello Isabelle, Your PRO photos are stunning. Your training really shows. But I stand by what I said: it’s discouraging to post mine. If this weren’t a contest, it wouldn’t matter, but when you see the level of the other competitors, you think twice before entering. Well, that’s just my opinion... And anyway... you’re not even in the contest... Otherwise, I definitely wouldn’t have posted mine.

Hello Jean Marie, No, go ahead and post your photos 😊 You’re right—I won’t be entering the contest, and as Muriel said, it’s just a game. Isn’t the main thing to take part? 😉

Hello Isabelle, Of course I’ll participate—I already promised you I would. That doesn’t stop me from being realistic about my photos compared to yours. You’ve got to know when to recognize there’s someone better than you.

Muriel, Jean-Marie

The redhead is talented, that’s undeniable, but she doesn’t always win 😛😉 Tastes are subjective! I did a quick recap: in 18 months, she’s won 4 times: May 2025, August 2025, January 2026, July 2026. That leaves hope for the rest of us! Let’s not get discouraged! 😄

Thankfully, there’s diversity 😊, and indeed, tastes are very subjective—I’m drawn to slightly moody photos, while others don’t like them at all 😅

I already struggle to come up with themes; I don’t really want to win more 😏

I do note, though, that the winner is way more often a woman! 😛

Come on, girls! Don’t give up... oh, wait... go team blue, that’s more current now 😂