Bell Street Bridge

The Bell Street Bridge is a converted rail bridge spanning the Yellowstone River in Glendive, offering a long, straight steel structure that makes for a strong leading line drawing the eye across the water. The bridge's industrial framework creates natural framing opportunities, and the wide Yellowstone River below gives you open sky reflections and a sense of the region's expansive high plains landscape. Shoot from the bridge deck looking down the span for compression shots with a telephoto, or get down to the riverbank to frame the bridge structure against the sky. Early morning light is ideal, with soft golden tones skimming across the water and minimal wind for cleaner reflections. The bridge is accessible on foot year-round, and the riverbank below can be reached for low-angle shots; a wide-angle lens works well for capturing the full span and surrounding scenery. (Glendive, Montana, United States)