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Philip Ilic Thomas

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Center Street Bridge
  • Camera: Leica M11-P
  • Lens: Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.
  • Focal length: 35 mm
  • Exposure time: 1/160 s
  • ISO 250

I went to The Flats in Cleveland to take some sunrise photography. I was fascinated by this bridge, which is a functioning swing bridge. On either side of the base are these large fields for the bridge to swivel over.

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