Netherlands Harp Bridge by Calatrava
There are three bridges designed by Santiago Calatrava that all have names of musical instruments. They have a lot of design in common, but they are still very different and offer lots of possibilities for photography.
"De Harp" (The Harp) is one of three striking bridges designed by Santiago Calatrava in the Dutch municipality of Haarlemmermeer, whose rope-like cables are reminiscent of a musical instrument.
It is the only one of the three bridges exclusively for motorized traffic and spans the Hoofdvaart at Nieuw-Vennep and Hoofddorp, along with the "Zither" and "Luit" bridges, which are for cyclists and pedestrians.
"De Harp" (The Harp) is one of three striking bridges designed by Santiago Calatrava in the Dutch municipality of Haarlemmermeer, whose rope-like cables are reminiscent of a musical instrument.
It is the only one of the three bridges exclusively for motorized traffic and spans the Hoofdvaart at Nieuw-Vennep and Hoofddorp, along with the "Zither" and "Luit" bridges, which are for cyclists and pedestrians.
Photography Tips
The bridges are best when illuminated at blue hour.
It is a quiet interessting bridge, build by one of my favourite architects Santiago Calatrava and good for taking pictures from different point of views. So take a bit time and take walk all over the place to find the best spot for you.
Use a tripod and maybe a 1000 ND Filter to shoot long exposures with moving clouds.
It is a quiet interessting bridge, build by one of my favourite architects Santiago Calatrava and good for taking pictures from different point of views. So take a bit time and take walk all over the place to find the best spot for you.
Use a tripod and maybe a 1000 ND Filter to shoot long exposures with moving clouds.
Travel Information
There is no official parking nearby, however there is place to park just under the bridge/on both ends of the bridge is parkspace available. But 5 minutes to walk is nessasary.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
05:23 - 21:56
| current local time: 02:40
Photo Themes
Architecture
blue hour
Bluehour
Bridge
Modern Architecture
netherland
Old Bridge
Santiago Calatrava
Symmetry
the harp
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