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Title
Bridge On The River Kwai
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Bridge on the River Kwai, remembered by the epic classic movie filmed in 1957, was loosely based on a true World War II incident, and the real-life character of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey. One of a number of Allied POW's, Toosey was in charge of his men from late 1942 through May 1943 when they were ordered to build two Kwai River bridges in Burma (one of steel, one of wood), to help move Japanese supplies and troops from Bangkok to Rangoon. This eleven span bridge had been dismantled by the Japanese and brought to Tamarkan from Java in 1942. Both bridges were subjected to numerous attacks by Allied aircraft during the period December 1944 to June 1945. The bridges were built and continually repaired using prisoner of war (POW) labour and was completed and operational by early February 1943. The Kwai Yai River was renamed in 1960 and was originally called the Mae Klong River.
The outdoor museum is located in Tamarkan, fifty five kilometres north of Nong Pladuk (also known as Non Pladuk), or five kilometres north of Kanchanaburi. The steel bridge was repaired and preserved as a landmark of the hardships of the pacific during WWII, along with other vehicles and equipment and close by is the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery with over 1500 graves. This photograph was taken in the 1960s on 35mm film.
3rd Place in Architecture in Black and White contest
1st Place in The best of your collection Contest........
ELITE SPECIAL FEATURE in the Art District group
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January 3rd, 2016
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Christiane Schulze Art And Photography 6 Days Ago
Castrop-rauxel, NR - Germany
Fabulous b&w image Chris. F/L/X
Janesville, CA - United States
Wonderful image, Christopher! You have my vote in the Black and White Special Contest.
Plant City, FL - United States
Congratulations! ♥️ Your work has received a SPECIAL ELITE FEATURE & been showcased on the homepage of the aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the 2023 ELITE SPECIAL feature discussion thread. BRAVO! #Music #TheArtDistrict
Plant City, FL - United States
Congratulations Your stunning artwork has been selected as the Art Districts new Artist of the week! BRAVO! #TheArtDistrict
Christopher James replied:
Thank you ever so much Pamela....I'm overwhelmed by this honor. I feel like it is Christmas in June !!!!!
Southlake, TX - United States
Excellent and historic capture here Christopher, well captured for sure!
Western, IL - United States
I am happy to announce that your lovely camera art has been featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are welcomed to archive your feature in the discussion: Feature Archive - January 1, 2023 - March 31,
Dorset - United Kingdom
Great in mono Chris....The symmetry helps make the shot very powerful. All the best for the new year, Wendy
Port Orange, FL - United States
Thank you very much Pamela for the feature in the Art District group....it is greatly appreciated
Franklin Square, NY - United States
Wonderful black and white image of this bridge on the River Kwai, nice POV
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular River Kwai Bridge composition, lighting, shading, bw and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Week! F/L
San Pedro, CA - United States
Superb perspective shot Chris. Offering this in black and white is a perfect enhancement as well. Your notations tell the story well.
Plant City, FL - United States
Congratulations! Your art has been chosen for an ELITE SPECIAL FEATURE! Thanks for sharing in the aRt dIsTrict! ♥️ Your work has been showcased on the homepage of the aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the 2022 ELITE SPECIAL feature archive in the discussion thread. BRAVO!
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Pamela for the special honor....it is greatly appreciated
Southampton, PA - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the If The Image Excites You group! L/F
Port Orange, FL - United States
Thank you very much Beryl for the feature in the If The Image Excites You group ....it is greatly appreciated
Chennai, In - India
Congrats Christopher !! Your amazing artwork has been featured in IF THE IMAGE EXCITES YOU group. You may promote your artwork in “Thank you and Promote” and any other suitable discussion gallery thread of the group. Thanks for sharing.
Langley, BC - Canada
Great history write up and photography on this one Christopher!! L/F
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Ronald.....I was really pleased at how the background had a kind of ghostly appearance lol
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #22 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
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