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Cable Bridge at Sunset
Photographed from the Columbia River shoreline during golden hour, this image captures the Ed Hendler Bridge's distinctive cable-stayed silhouette against the broad expanse of the river. The twin towers—rising 288 feet above the water—create geometric tension with the horizontal sweep of the 2,503-foot span connecting Kennewick and Pasco. The bridge's engineering becomes sculptural when backlit by Eastern Washington's dramatic sunset light. A study in infrastructure as inadvertent monument.
Archival Specifications
Medium: Pigment-based archival Giclée print.
Paper: Exhibition-grade Matte (High Gamut).
Longevity: Rated for 100+ years of lightfastness when properly displayed.
Edition: Open edition; each print is hand-inspected and signed by Michael Kloth.
Production & Delivery
Each print is custom made and professionally produced in Tucson, Arizona to museum standards. Standard production time is 2-4 weeks. Rush processing available for urgent projects—please inquire for expedited options and pricing.
Artist's Narrative: The Tri-Cities Years
The Cable Bridge—officially the Ed Hendler Bridge—has served as the Tri-Cities' defining landmark since its completion in 1978. Unlike the more famous cable-stayed bridges in urban centers, this one stands alone against the open landscape of Eastern Washington, its profile uncluttered by competing structures. I photographed this image during my years in Richland while teaching photography at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The Columbia River's width at this crossing creates a horizontal canvas that emphasizes the bridge's scale—you're always aware of the distance being conquered. The challenge with bridge photography is avoiding the engineering documentation approach and instead capturing the structure as form. This image focuses on the moment when the setting sun reduces the bridge to pure silhouette, transforming cables and towers into abstract lines against reflected light. The Tri-Cities' location in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains produces consistently clear skies and dramatic sunsets—the dry air creates sharp definition even at golden hour. This work represents a significant chapter in my photographic development, documenting the Pacific Northwest during the years between Kentucky and Arizona. The Cable Bridge remains an enduring symbol of the Columbia River's role in shaping Eastern Washington's geography and communities.
Cable Bridge at Sunset
Photographed from the Columbia River shoreline during golden hour, this image captures the Ed Hendler Bridge's distinctive cable-stayed silhouette against the broad expanse of the river. The twin towers—rising 288 feet above the water—create geometric tension with the horizontal sweep of the 2,503-foot span connecting Kennewick and Pasco. The bridge's engineering becomes sculptural when backlit by Eastern Washington's dramatic sunset light. A study in infrastructure as inadvertent monument.
Archival Specifications
Medium: Pigment-based archival Giclée print.
Paper: Exhibition-grade Matte (High Gamut).
Longevity: Rated for 100+ years of lightfastness when properly displayed.
Edition: Open edition; each print is hand-inspected and signed by Michael Kloth.
Production & Delivery
Each print is custom made and professionally produced in Tucson, Arizona to museum standards. Standard production time is 2-4 weeks. Rush processing available for urgent projects—please inquire for expedited options and pricing.
Artist's Narrative: The Tri-Cities Years
The Cable Bridge—officially the Ed Hendler Bridge—has served as the Tri-Cities' defining landmark since its completion in 1978. Unlike the more famous cable-stayed bridges in urban centers, this one stands alone against the open landscape of Eastern Washington, its profile uncluttered by competing structures. I photographed this image during my years in Richland while teaching photography at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The Columbia River's width at this crossing creates a horizontal canvas that emphasizes the bridge's scale—you're always aware of the distance being conquered. The challenge with bridge photography is avoiding the engineering documentation approach and instead capturing the structure as form. This image focuses on the moment when the setting sun reduces the bridge to pure silhouette, transforming cables and towers into abstract lines against reflected light. The Tri-Cities' location in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains produces consistently clear skies and dramatic sunsets—the dry air creates sharp definition even at golden hour. This work represents a significant chapter in my photographic development, documenting the Pacific Northwest during the years between Kentucky and Arizona. The Cable Bridge remains an enduring symbol of the Columbia River's role in shaping Eastern Washington's geography and communities.
