We all know about the Austin 360 bridge (aka the Pennybacker bridge); it spans the Lower Colorado River on Loop 360 and is uniquely Austin. There are so many cool angles and views around the bridge that it just makes a perfect place for photography. One of the important characteristics of a good photograph is “place”; where the photograph is taken and what it says about the person in the photograph. For portraits of people, the bridge can place them “here” and help identify something important; their life in Austin.
One of my favorite vantage points is from the cliff to the NW of the bridge; from there you can see over the top of the bridge and all the countryside around it. It’s a fairly easy climb to get to the top and enjoy the overlook view.
Here are some images from a recent sunset session.
If you want an “Austin” portrait, this is one of the many cool places to go.
Closeup of Kristen and the arch of the bridge in the distance
Shooting from down low to only see the bridge and sky
The rays of sunset are almost parallel to the North-bound traffic.