So I'm at the library looking through some of the photography books this fine institution has to offer us, and I found one that I really like. I also was able to find it online, so this is it. It was taken by Alan Ross in 1989. This is a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge, which appears to be free of cars and pedestrians, but as I read along, I found that "a neutral-density filter [over the lense, not one used when developing] was used to 'erase' the traffic...[and] allowed an exposure time of several seconds". Instead of using a longer exposure time to capture motion, Alan Ross uses it to erase motion... and that's why he's a professional. But also, this seems to give a subtle blurring effect to the water below in some spots (like where the sun is reflecting), but the waves appear to be clearly defined in other spots (like to the sides of the sun's reflection). Or maybe it all is slightly blurred, and I have failing eyes.

Aside from the great use of the technical features in this photo, it is also aesthetically pleasing. This picture also presents contradicting feelings. This seemingly abandoned bridge looks to disappear into the center of the fog. The fog gives a mysterious feel, and adds to the desolate feeling of the abandoned bridge. On the contrary, the fact that this is a midday shot, and the sun is shining bright gives the photo an uplifting feeling.