Australian Capital Territory

ABOVE: Autumn sunsets in Greenway, a suburb in ACT

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE BRIDGE

The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge we know today is actually the fourth bridge to cross the Molonglo River (pre-Lake Burley Griffin). Crossing the iconic Lake Burley Griffin, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge forms a key gateway linking Canberra’s north with its Parliamentary Zone.

The first three bridges lasted an average of five years each. Today’s bridge has lasted almost 60 years. Since construction, the Bridge hasn’t undergone any major work. As one of two major crossings over the Lake, it is one of the busiest transport hubs in Canberra.

The photos below are from a night photo-shoot we did in mid-autumn.

ABOVE: A night view from across the bridge and captures the beautiful light reflections in the water

ABOVE: Parliament House is visible framed are the far end of, and within, the leading lines of the bridge

BELOW: A car 'streaked' across as we shot this frame using a long-ish exposure, giving interesting lines at the bottom of the picture.