PRINCE'S BRIDGE ON THE YARRA
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
IMAGE NUMBER 644
Prince's Bridge is of aesthetic and social significance as Melbourne's grandest bridge and as an important and prominent landmark. It was built in 1886-1888. It is a contributory element in the distinct series of bridges which cross the Yarra within the city vicinity. The bridge is a symbolic entrance to the city of Melbourne and lies on the main axis of Swanston Street, St Kilda Road and the Shrine of Remembrance
The clock tower of Flinders St Station is in the background. This image is captured from the rowing sheds upstream of the bridge.
Technical Notes
The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/60th of a second and an aperture of F7.1. 80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.