Pair of Bridges
These two side-by-side suspension bridges spanning the Carquinez Strait offer a striking industrial geometry that rewards patient composition. The Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge and the older Carquinez Bridge run parallel across the water, and the pairing gives you natural layering and depth that a single bridge rarely provides. From the Crockett Hills Regional Park area or the shoreline below, you can frame both towers rising together with the strait stretching behind them. A telephoto lens in the 70-200mm range compresses the two spans beautifully, while a wider lens works well if you position yourself close to the waterline for a low angle with reflections. Golden hour light hits the cables and towers with warm tones, and early morning fog rolling through the strait adds a moody, atmospheric quality that elevates the shot considerably. Parking is available near the Vista Point off Interstate 80, making access straightforward. (Crockett, California, United States)
