The Marquam Bridge Portland Oregon.
My friend Matt Payne and I were talking about this photo of The Marquam Bridge Portland Oregon and how it’s such a prominent in a sea of city lights, making it an obvious composition for a photographer with an eye for detail. I think that some who have photographed this overpass intersection have done it intentionally due to seeing the photo but others who may not have seen this previously just see it and do it.
I took this photo back in 2011 with my friend Bruce. He had seen this intersection in another photograph, perhaps not this exact composition, and wanted to try to get the shot. I was glad to come along, and am honest that I did not create this comp. I was unaware of it until Bruce talked to me about it.
in 2011 not many had photographed this intentionally but since then I’ve seen it pop up in a lot of photographer’s portfolios, and rightfully so. The photos are certainly striking, especially if you’ve never seen it before.
I shot this at 300mm from the top of “Pill Hill at the OHSU Tram upper terminal. It was windier than the halls of hell, but it’s a great place to view the city.