We received more than 200 submissions for our Golden Gate Bridge photo contest, which we held in honor of our favorite International Orange icon's 75th birthday in May.
And after hours of deliberation, we're proud to announce that the winning image was shot by Sausalito resident Jason Braun.
(SCROLL DOWN FOR WINNING PHOTO AND SUBMISSIONS)
Braun is no stranger to finding inspiration from the city's bridges.
"There's just so many great photos of the bridge out there, so I was trying to get a unique take on it," he said. "I thought it might be neat to line the TransAmerica building with the Golden Gate Bridge, perfectly framing it within one of the towers. I'd done something similar with the moon and the Bay Bridge, so I figured it was worth a shot."
Take a look at Braun's photo (story continues below):
Capturing the perfect image was no easy feat. "I drove up above the bridge at dusk, parked, walked until I got the perfect lineup, setup my camera/tripod with my 200mm lens, and then waited until the sun went down," Braun explained. "I really lucked out with the car swooping in from the left."
As his prize, Braun will receive a custom-framed poster of the bridge from legendary local designer Rich Silverstein's anniversary collection.
Take a look at all the fantastic submissions below. Thanks for playing!
Golden Gate Bridge Photo Contest
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View from the Walk (12 of219)
Traci Brodnax:
Snapped this photo during my first walk ever across the Golden Gate Bridge in February 2009.
Snapped this photo during my first walk ever across the Golden Gate Bridge in February 2009.
Golden Gate Bridge from the deck of the Star Princess cruise ship(14 of219)
Taken in April 2009 on a round-trip cruise to Mexico from San Francisco.
An alternative view of the bridge...(16 of219)
This was taken today (May 7, 2012) at Baker/Marshall Beach.
This is Home(17 of219)
Nothing's better than a clear sky and going over the Golden Gate Bridge!
Bird Staring at Bridge(20 of219)
This bird seems to enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge too.
Golden Gate Bridge from on the Bay(22 of219)
Golden Gate Bridge from on the Bay
Golden Gate Bridge from Horseshoe Bay Sausalito. (23 of219)
Greg Linhares:
Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Nicolas Ewing at GoldenGate Bridge, 1st visit!(27 of219)
Nic and The Golden Gate Bridge, A Majestic combination!
Across the Golden Gate(31 of219)
This picture was taken through the windshield of my car as we drove across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge - South Tower(32 of219)
I got the chance to go to the very top of the GG Bridge about thirty years ago. And, yes. That's my foot
Golden Landmark(35 of219)
A light fog rolls in through the city on a beautiful February evening in 2012.
Bad Moon Rising(37 of219)
On May 5th 2012 the Moon rised up over the City of San Francisco and lit up the sky and waters beautifully. The Super Moon they called it was truly remarkable.
Golden Trails(38 of219)
A look at the famous Golden Gate Bridge at night with the light trails from the vehicles traveling north & south bound. The light combined with the candy apple red bridge sparked Golden as ever.
Underneath the Cobalt Sky(39 of219)
This was taken during the "Blue Hour" and it provided a cobalt blue sky which contrasted nicely with The Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay.
Golden Gate Silhouette(41 of219)
While driving home from an all-day family outing in Tomales Bay. Only moments later after merging on to the 80 south and cleared the trees from Cesar Chaves Park; we saw this (see photo). I broke out my Nikon 5000, slapped on my Nikkor 70-300mm lens, calmed my breathing, focused and shot. All the while, sitting as one of the seven backseat passengers in our VW van zipping through traffic. You'd never know by the shot. Ha! R!
Golden Gate Bridge(42 of219)
The Golden Gate Bridge, with the Golden Gate National Recreational Area in the background
Come Away With Me...to the moon(44 of219)
The Super Moon with it's orange color shined bright over The City and through the iron rods of the Golden Gate Bridge on May 5th 2012.
It's a nice view if you can get it...(45 of219)
View from Angel Island Ferry
the power of movement and angle(46 of219)
i snapped this out of the car window over winter break with my family. i really love the fluidity of it.
Great afternoon light at the Golden Gate(53 of219)
My favorite shot taken while on my newborn son's first walk at Crissy Fields.
GG Bridge Detail(55 of219)
The best view...looking up while crossing the bridge!
Golden Gate Bridge(56 of219)
During a run to the Golden Gate I took in the view of the the bridge, the surfers, the awesome weather, and the amazon view.
Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove(58 of219)
M Moreno:
A seldom seen view from KIrby Cove in the Marin Headlands.
A seldom seen view from KIrby Cove in the Marin Headlands.
Bright January Day in San Francisco(60 of219)
Steven Weller:
Taken on the Golden Gate Bridge from the South Tower in January 2012
Taken on the Golden Gate Bridge from the South Tower in January 2012
GGB in B+W from Baker Beach(64 of219)
San Francisco beach with a great view.
Golden Gate and Fort Point(65 of219)
A tanker departs the Golden Gate, May 1, 2012.
The Golden Gate Bridge(66 of219)
California's golden hills are a little bit green after recent rains, providing a luxuriant backdrop to our vermillion wonder bridge.
Like Mark Twain said, Summer in San Francisco(72 of219)
Taken August 23rd, 2004 at about 6pm heading south from Marin to San Francisco. The lights are already on because the fog makes it so dark. The middle lane is closed to prevent head-on collisions in the gloom that's so thick you can't see the South tower from the North tower.
Golden Gate Bridge 50th. Anniversary(75 of219)
MauriceBizzarri:
GGB during the 50th. Anniversary festivities. Notice the flat part of the bridge in the middle. Never seen before, and will never be seen again!
GGB during the 50th. Anniversary festivities. Notice the flat part of the bridge in the middle. Never seen before, and will never be seen again!
Golden Gate Tower(77 of219)
PSGolden:
Taken during our Christmas trip to San Francisco
Taken during our Christmas trip to San Francisco
Shadow of a Legend(78 of219)
PSGolden:
Taken walking across the bridge in December 2011
Taken walking across the bridge in December 2011
Untitled(81 of219)
Sunrise with fog. http://www.flickr.com/photos/exxonvaldez/5074489995/
SF Golden Gate - April 2012 - One and only shot!!(88 of219)
Had my new iPhone 4S - took one friggin picture!!! HA! Best camera EVER!
SF Golden Gate April 2011 - One Shot w/New IPhone 4S(89 of219)
Sorry if am sending a double - may have made mistake with crop. Many thanks!!
Golden Gate(92 of219)
Late afternoon on a perfect late fall day, served this vista up from the roof of the Fort at Fort Point.
Schooner at the Golden Gate Bridge(99 of219)
Shot during the Master Mariners Race in 2011
Under the stars, under the bridge.(104 of219)
Manel de la Rosa:
Kirby cove night shot.
Kirby cove night shot.
Gull and the Golden Gate Bridge(107 of219)
David Korman:
March 11, 2010, from Torpedo Wharf near Crissy Field.
March 11, 2010, from Torpedo Wharf near Crissy Field.
Fog and the Golden Gate Bridge(110 of219)
Fog envelopes the south end but the bridges expanse over the water is visible and amazing.
Fog and the Golden Gate Bridge(111 of219)
Fog envelopes the south end but the bridges expanse over the water is visible and amazing.
Moonset(117 of219)
Moonsetting at the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate By Night(119 of219)
Just before the full moonrise over the Golden Gate Bridge
Moonset(120 of219)
Moonsetting at the south tower, abstract, during the 2012 eclipse
The Golden Gate by Night(121 of219)
Frank Polito:
The Golden Gate Bridge just before the full moonrise.
The Golden Gate Bridge just before the full moonrise.
Seeing the Golden Gate Bridge in a 1932 Ford Roadster(123 of219)
My wife and I drove our 1932 Ford Roadster on a 5000 mile trip from South Dakota to Los Angeles and all the way up to Oregon on the Pacific Coast Highway which included the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a trip we will never forget, and the Golden Gate Bridge is unforgetable!
Lightning Striking the GG Bridge 2012(128 of219)
I shot this back in March during a beautiful thunderstorm. 1 of 4 shots..
Cloud Bridge(130 of219)
Taken from the overlook on the North side. The bridge is wreathed in ethereal clouds yet it is still magnificent.
Foggy Commute(131 of219)
Air Photo of Golden Gate Bridge during afternoon commute as fog rolls through the Gate
Approaching SF Bay(132 of219)
Tanker Hellespont Pride, with BayDelta tug escort approaches the Golden Gate Bridge
Visitors(134 of219)
Sharon Norvell:
My sister and I visiting SF. It is really home to us, where we grew up and we miss it so much.
My sister and I visiting SF. It is really home to us, where we grew up and we miss it so much.
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Sharon Norvell:
My sister and I visiting SF. Where we grew up. Miss it so much!
My sister and I visiting SF. Where we grew up. Miss it so much!
The Golden Golden Gate(138 of219)
A slow-shutter night view of the Golden Gate -- shot from Fort Baker.
Golden Gate Bridge(140 of219)
Sharon Norvell:
The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from the top of Ortega Stree in San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from the top of Ortega Stree in San Francisco.
SF through the Golden Gate(144 of219)
San Francisco through the Golden Gate from Marin Headlands
Golden Gate Bridge, from Lands End(147 of219)
Raygae:
The bright beauty shines in the fog.December 2001
The bright beauty shines in the fog.December 2001
Icons- Golden Gate Bridge and the U.S. Flag(149 of219)
Raygae:
View from a Sunday brunch cruise, 2002
View from a Sunday brunch cruise, 2002
Golden Gate 75th Birthday(156 of219)
Fireworks surround the Golden Gate during the 75th anniversary celebrations
Golden Sunset(159 of219)
Victor Douglas:
Taken just before sunset from the hill above the South Anchorage.
Taken just before sunset from the hill above the South Anchorage.
Looking North(160 of219)
From the top of the south tower, looking to Marin
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Fireworks (162 of219)
Taken handheld on a hill overlooking the bridge 5/27/12
A Grand Old Bridge For A Grand Old City(164 of219)
What better symbol for a city that welcomes everyone than a bridge. The Gold Gate Bridge is a hand stretched out not only across the bay, but to all people.
A BODY BENEATH THE BRIDGE(166 of219)
david888wood:
My east coast friend Pauls spotted this body on my tour guide of the Marin headlins in 1975. Was it a suicide?Scanned from a Kodachrome slide taken w/my Fuji DL-7 camera.
My east coast friend Pauls spotted this body on my tour guide of the Marin headlins in 1975. Was it a suicide?Scanned from a Kodachrome slide taken w/my Fuji DL-7 camera.
Threading the Needle(170 of219)
Victor Douglas:
View of the apex of the Transamerica building through the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge.
View of the apex of the Transamerica building through the North Tower of the Golden Gate Bridge.
My lovely Luca(171 of219)
She has been gone for over 5 years now and I still miss her terribly!
Fog coming in below Golden Gate at Sunset(172 of219)
Rare pic of top of Golden Gate Bridge showing above the fog at sunset with city view in background!
Under the Bridge(173 of219)
On the Hornblower Yacht Cruise, 4:20 Nov. 28, 2008
The Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach(174 of219)
Matthew J Barnes:
On a glorious April afternoon in 2011.
On a glorious April afternoon in 2011.
Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach(175 of219)
Matthew J Barnes:
Possibly the single best place to view the bridge...
Possibly the single best place to view the bridge...
Golden Gate Bridge Suspension Cables(176 of219)
Golden Gate Bridge Suspension Cables
Burma Protest, April 9, 2008(178 of219)
This bridge supports many things.
Golden Gate Bridge from the Kaiulani(179 of219)
in memory of Captain Rob Michaan
Golden Gate Bridge from the schooner Kaiulani(180 of219)
in memory of Captain Rob Michaan
Golden Gate from The Presidio (181 of219)
Was trying my new IPhone 4S - took two pictures - this is one of them. A BIG thanks Steve Jobs!!
Foggy Morning - South of Golden Gate(182 of219)
Getting used to my IPhone 4S - no traffic early morning - waves were crashing - it was cold and damp - no one around save an occasional runner.
The Golden Gate Bridge(186 of219)
Frank Polito:
Even in Black & White, The Golden Gate majestically welcomes all to San Francisco.
Even in Black & White, The Golden Gate majestically welcomes all to San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge Photo Contest(187 of219)
Take from the Baker Beach side of the bridge on the 75th anniversary.
Golden Sunset(189 of219)
My arms are flung across the deep,Into the clouds my towers soar,And where the waters never sleep,I guard the California shore. ~ Joseph P. Strauss, Chief Engineer, Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District
Wired(191 of219)
JIm Mourgos:
At the fireworks/light show near Fort Point, San Francisco
At the fireworks/light show near Fort Point, San Francisco
Golden Gate 75th Anniversary Fireworks(194 of219)
Golden Gate 75th Anniversary Fireworks from Lincoln Park.
Surf is up after a storm.(198 of219)
Taken mid-afternoon on Dec. 7, 1987, the same afternoon PSA flight 1771 tragedy that eventually led to company dissolving.
On her birthday from the visitors center(199 of219)
Golden Gate Bridge 75 years old
golden gate bridge on her 75th birthday(200 of219)
approaching on foot...
golden gate bridge on her 75th birthday(201 of219)
visitors watching... on her 75th birthday
golden gate bridge on her 75th birthday(202 of219)
on the bridge, birthday 75 years old
Golden Gate Bridge 75th Birthday Salute(203 of219)
Spanning the Golden Gate for 75 years. We salute you and especially those that exchanged the treasure of their lives for the treasure we enjoy today!
Foggy Golden Gate Bridge(204 of219)
The Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay
A View from the Headlands(206 of219)
Taken from the headlands side of the GG Bridge in 2008 - a spectacular place.
A Spectacular 75th(210 of219)
Fireworks illuminate the bay during the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th anniversary.
Golden Gate Bridge at Night -- Jefferson Adams(214 of219)
I shot this one night from the San Francisco side using a Canon 10-D. -Jefferson Adams
The Golden Gate(218 of219)
janinei:
My view of the Golden Gate during a catering event
My view of the Golden Gate during a catering event
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