Liimfjorden Bridge at Sunset by Nuno Alexandre

Captured during the vibrant energy of the 2010 Tall Ships Race in Aalborg, this photograph immortalizes the Liimfjorden Bridge as the day draws to a close. The photographer expertly utilized the golden hour light to silhouette pedestrians traversing the bridge, creating a compelling interplay between human movement and the industrial architecture of the structure. By isolating the scene against the dramatic sunset, the image captures a fleeting moment of communal life. Its award-worthy quality lies in the harmonious balance of technical precision and the evocative, atmospheric storytelling that defines the spirit of the event.

Liimfjorden Bridge at Sunset by Nuno Alexandre
Canon EOS 5D Mark II with Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Exposure 1/500sec @ f/2.8 | ISO 1600 | Focal Length 200mm
Copyright Β© Nuno Alexandre
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Nuno Alexandre

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Aalborg, Denmark, Nuno Alexandre is a dedicated freelance photographer with a primary focus on live performance and photojournalism. With several years of professional experience behind the lens, he has developed a keen eye for capturing the dynamic essence of public events and human activity. His work reflects a commitment to documenting the world with clarity and artistic intent, establishing him as a notable voice in the local photographic community.

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15.1/20
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480/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
21,012 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date October 2, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Aalborg, Denmark

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Nuno Alexandre Photography
Sunrise & Sunset Photography

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5.0/5 points
2,016/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
21,012/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.2/5 points
3/100 Review
Submissions
4.8/5 points
480/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 15.0/20
Total Award Score: 79.0/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most sunset shots are forgettable fluff, but this one sticks. By shooting at 200mm, Nuno compressed the bridge, turning the pedestrians into rhythmic silhouettes against the industrial geometry. It’s the tension between the mechanical steel and the fleeting human silhouettes that makes me stop. I’ve seen thousands of bridge shots, but this one feels like a genuine memory of 2010. It’s not just a sunset; it’s a quiet, enduring record of a city breathing together.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The bridge isn't a crossing; it’s a guillotine of iron severing the sky. Alexandre forces the pedestrians into silhouettes, stripping them of identity until they’re mere ink blots against the dying sun. It’s cold, almost cruel. I’ve spent hours staring at these dark, faceless shapes, and I’m unsettled by how easily they vanish into the void. Heidegger argued that we are thrown into the world, and here, they’re thrown into the encroaching, indifferent night.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Aalborg’s bridge silhouette is tidy enough, but it’s a bit of a tourist’s souvenir. Shooting at f/2.8 with a 200mm lens suggests a photographer who didn't want to linger in the damp evening air. I’ve spent enough shivering nights waiting for the light to actually do something interesting to know when someone’s just passing through. It’s a pleasant enough snapshot, but one suspects the photographer was home for dinner before the real light arrived.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Architecture of Transit

There is a quiet, rhythmic gravity to the act of crossing a bridge. It is a liminal space, a suspended geography that exists neither here nor there, but somewhere in the tension between departure and arrival.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt on the Wind

The air near the water always tastes of cold iron and damp wool. I remember standing on a pier as a child, the wood beneath my bare feet splintered and slick with sea-spray, while the wind pulled at my hair like a persistent, invisible hand.

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  1. Hans Lussenburg says:

    This is a very interesting photo. I viewed it first before looking at the title and background information. I felt like I was transplanted to another world, like a science fiction movie. I like the clarity and sharp relief of the numerous people on the bridge’s boardwalk. The lights above seem to float. Black & Red provide a great colour contrast. This is a very nice photo. The composition and timing were perfect. Your patience has paid off in spades. Thanks for sharing your vision with all of us. Thank you. Hans :o

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