Chengdu Bridge Reflection on River | Limited Edition of 10
Fine Art Wall Print of Chengdu Bridge at Dusk
The first time I saw this bridge, the river was as calm as could be. That kind of calm that almost doesn’t feel real. No ripple, no wind. Just a perfect, unbroken mirror stretching under the lights of Chengdu.
What struck me most wasn’t just the symmetry—it was the contrast. The ancient silhouette of the bridge glows warm against a backdrop of glass towers. The past and present—stacked and shining—all suspended in that still water. The city never stopped moving behind me, but for a moment, this scene stood perfectly still.
This wasn’t a planned shot. I didn’t scout it. I was walking the riverwalk just after dusk when the lights came up and caught the arches just right. It stopped me cold. The bridge seemed to float, its reflection more vivid than the structure itself. That kind of clarity doesn’t last long. But I had just enough time.
There’s elegance here, but also weight. That bridge isn’t a backdrop. It’s the soul of the image. Carved stone, arched spans, that ornate rooftop—built not just to cross water, but to honour it. It’s a reminder that even in the fast-paced modern China, there are places that still know how to appreciate beauty.
I didn’t need to frame much. The scene did the work—centred symmetry. Quiet light. Still water. It all came together in a moment that felt impossibly deliberate. But nothing about it was staged. That’s what I love about photography like this—when the world sets the table, and all I have to do is be ready.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2015
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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