To compare the most iconic bridges in the USA is a daunting task. The Brooklyn bridge has been around for over 130 years old, that alone is to show the level of craftsmanship. I think the main reason it has not been changed is because of that fact alone. It is stated that Roebling built it 6 times stronger than required. He also revolutionized suspension bridge construction with the steel web supports on both sides of the bridge which increased stability. Because of his forethought to build something so strong it has become a mainstay of the New York landscape. Which i believe is why photographs of the bridge tend to include the whole landscape of Lower Manhattan. Having been build over a 100 years ago gives the bridge a very rustic look. With lots of stone it has a blocky appearance which shows the age of the bridge, but also shows how far New York has come since the 1800’s.
The Golden Gate bridge is 50 years younger than the Brooklyn bridge. It is also a suspension bridge, because of this it has a lot of the same revolutionary designs from the Brooklyn. Being newer there was no stone used in the construction, because of this it looks much more contemporary. Which works in to the progressive beliefs of the state and the city. I also believe that they left the Golden Gate as more of a blank slate, in that they have added an amazing idea. They added a movable center barrier, which increased safety so that were no head on crashes. Also because it is movable they can increase traffic flow in one direction over the other, helping with commute times. The way that the Golden Gate is photographed shows more of a serene type setting. Usually with lots of fog around to make it feel that it is reaching for the sky.
I really liked what you had to say about the way the Golden Gate Bridge is photographed. The more I think about it, the more it is true that there is a to of fog in the pictures. Obviously being very close to the ocean is a reason why but I agree with what you said “reaching for the sky”. I think these two bridges really do fit the culture of the east and west. They are two totally different cities but the bridges that represent the city fits. I enjoyed reading your post good work.
You described the feeling I get when I think of the Golden Gate Bridge perfectly. The bridge to me when I was thinking about it also reminded me of a modern, simple and contemporary style. I agree that the way it is photographed is amazing because of the way the fog is used to make it seem to stretch even higher than it already does.
I totally agree with you in how the Brooklyn Bridge is 130 years old, but it is still able to show the level of craftsmanship of its time. And that craftsmanship is definitely portrayed in the photography of it being New York’s main focal point. I also like how you described the Golden Gate bridge as being more serene.