About the Image(s)

Description: This black-and-white image captures the Atlantic Bridge, a road bridge in Colón, Panama, spanning the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Completed in 2019, it is the third bridge to cross the canal, following the Bridge of the Americas and the Centennial Bridge. The photo is taken from a dramatic low angle, showcasing the bridge's double-pylon, double-plane, concrete girder, cable-stayed structure silhouetted against the sky. Sunlight streams through the pylons, highlighting the geometric lines and creating striking contrasts. The image is presented in a powerful and dynamic composition, accentuated by the monochrome tones.

Camera: Lumix G9 Mk2 with Leica 12-60 mm lens

Exposure: 1/400 sec at f/16, ISO 100
Focal Length: 17 mm
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Did not fire

Post Processing:
Lightroom was used for basic tone adjustments. The image was then further enhanced with Topaz Photo AI for noise reduction and sharpness improvement, and monochrome conversion with Nik Silver Efex Pro. After returning to Lightroom, the overall appearance was adjusted using local masks.