You may recall a previous post that highlighted an image I had made from under the St. Patrick Bridge in Ottawa.  That photograph was created at night when various light sources competed for attention, creating wonderful colour casts throughout.  (Yes, as a portrait photographer I normally want to eliminate casts, but in this case I find – borrowing from the software industry – they are a “feature” rather than a “bug”.)  I continue to be drawn to that image.  I find the beautiful hues of the night light soften what is otherwise a sterile construction of concrete and steel.  But to me what really makes the image s the graffiti scene on the other side. That, together with the fabulous mix of light, transforms an industrial space into a cultural monument.

I decided to pursue this juxtaposition further when I came across a similar bridge spanning the Rideau River at Bronson Street in Ottawa.  Again, I saw graffiti adorning the north wall of the bridge and decided to return at night to photograph it – below is the result.

Enjoy…

David

PS – if you know of similar sites within the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto corridor, could you drop me a line- david@davidtaylorphotostudio.com – or post a comment?  Thanks…

Cultural Monument II - the Bronson Street Bridge

A quick post to mention that I’ll be showing a selection of my work at the New Art Festival in Ottawa on June 5th and 6th.  The show is held in Central Park in the Glebe (Bank Street and Clemow Avenue), starts at 10 AM and runs until 5 PM each day.  If you are in the neighbourhood I hope you have the time to drop by and say hello…