Saturday, 7 February 2009

PhotoHunt: bridges

I'm very fond of bridges, I'm not sure why, so today I was spoilt for choice. I could have given you bridges of all sorts from all sorts of places, old or new, near or far, and that's before any thought of alternative interpretations. I've been strong though, and restricted myself to two, both from France.


This first one I saw on holiday in the south of France. I liked the way it emerged from the bamboos at the side of the river, and that there was a similarity of colour but a contrast of form.


This next bridge is close to home, and one that often appears in my photos. Here you can see yet another bridge, a disused railway line, through the arch of the first. I took this very recently as the sun was going down.

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  1. jams o donnell7 February 2009 at 10:14

    Beautiful! he second shot is exquisite!

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  2. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 10:42

    Excellent choice for the theme! Wonderful, although very difficult architecture.

    Bridges fascinates me too, Like bridging the gap and close opsticles :-)

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  3. The Queen Bee7 February 2009 at 10:48

    great choices!:-)

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  4. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 10:54

    The second photo really caught my eye, how the arches and the reflections in the water make it a complete circle. Great photos.

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  5. A.7 February 2009 at 11:09

    @jams, thanks!
    @Renny, yes, there are all sorts of symbolisms in bridges, and all of them appeal to me.
    @Nelly, thanks too.
    @KISSEDALOTATOADS, yes I think it;s because of the reflections that I like the bridge so much, that it makes a perfect circle. Most arches aren't that shape.

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  6. Hootin Anni7 February 2009 at 11:41

    I ♥ the last one! The reflection makes it a complete circle!!!

    Come on over and see my bridge photo[s]. Two photos, but one bridge.

    Happy Hunting.

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  7. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 11:52

    Both images are very well done, but the second one is especially striking. I love the reflection in the water that almost creates complete circles out of the arches. That would look great framed over a mantle.

    My interpretation has two bridges in it too, but they are diffent kinds of bridges. :0)

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  8. YTSL7 February 2009 at 11:55

    Both are wonderful photos -- and re that bridge near your home: if I lived near it, definitely would take lots of photos of it too! :)

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  9. Dragonstar7 February 2009 at 12:18

    Bridges can be really beautiful, apart from their necessary functionality.
    Bridges like that first one you show have so many lines and angles, and I can't resist them!
    Your second is sheer beauty. I love so much about it. The reflected arches are wonderful, and I like the way the view of the more distant bridge is echoed (in a way) by the foreground chain.

    Yes, you're right about the handrail of my bridge falling short. The slope is steeper on the far side, which was the way I approached it first, and the path was slippery. I only just made it to the handrail!

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  10. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 12:33

    Today is turning out to be quite a travelogue! Thanks for your contribution :-)

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  11. Mira7 February 2009 at 12:40

    Bridges can be a great subject for photo shoot, especially when you're traveling in other places. You've got really great bridges there, nice pics. Here's mine http://www.mirasblog.com/2009/02/photo-hunt-6-bridge.html

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  12. annalarssonphotography7 February 2009 at 12:41

    I really like the second shot! :)
    It is a lovley bridge, like poetry for the soul..

    Mine is up to! :)
    Have a great weekend!

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  13. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 13:05

    I like the second one looks cute bridge. Happy weekend.

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  14. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 13:13

    likey da second pic :)

    have a great weekend ;)

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  15. Bengbeng7 February 2009 at 13:44

    love the second shot.l.the reflection angle

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  16. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 13:52

    Very nice! I had a large selection to choose from also :-)

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  17. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 13:54

    Wow - that second shot is gorgeous!!

    Happy Weekend.

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  18. VioletSky7 February 2009 at 14:02

    Lovely angle shots on both bridges. As nearly everyone else has mentioned, the complete circles are unusual. And is that another bridge behind?

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  19. dianasfaria.com7 February 2009 at 14:18

    that is a great shot of the giant circles/bridge reflection.

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  20. Anonymous7 February 2009 at 14:21

    They are both great but I just love that bottom one.

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  21. SnoopyTheGoon7 February 2009 at 14:39

    Beautiful place, and the second shot made me dizzy for a sec. Great stuff!

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  22. CRIZ LAI7 February 2009 at 14:57

    I love the second photo most. the reflection on the water is so beautiful combined with the bamboo tree.

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  23. Adullamite7 February 2009 at 16:00

    Blue sky and sunshine, lovely!
    I love walking old railways!

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  24. Brita7 February 2009 at 19:04

    Beautiful shots! The second one is just stunning.

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  25. PowersTwinB7 February 2009 at 20:02

    Both were fantastic bridges! I love the reflection on the water of the second bridge! My hunt is up please come and visit

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  26. Lene7 February 2009 at 20:14

    Great bridges - I just love the lastone! Really beautiful :)

    Have a nice evening :)

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  27. Carver7 February 2009 at 20:30

    Those are both beautiful bridges and I like how you showed us such different ones. The one near your house is one I would enjoy being able to see regularly like you do.

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  28. Jackie7 February 2009 at 21:50

    Oh my they are both very beautiful. But, the one close to your house is simply magical. Oh my what a peaceful shot.

    Thanks for dropping by to see mine. I slove yours!!:-)

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  29. Relax Max8 February 2009 at 01:56

    When I look at bridges I always think of two things being connected where once they were divided. Don't you? These are beautiful. We need more bridges in the world.

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  30. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 02:03

    Both are very nice but I love the second one. It is so nice how the reflection is able to capture the full arc and make it a circle.

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  31. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 04:10

    Great choices for the bridge theme. So beautiful.

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  32. eastcoastlife8 February 2009 at 09:43

    I see bridges in your posts and they are all lovely. You see such natural beauty around you while I have to content with concrete jungle.

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  33. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 14:25

    My first time here. Apart from its look, its purpose means a lot. Dropped my card too. ;)
    A Mother’s Stuff
    Housewife @ Work

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  34. Tokenhippygirl8 February 2009 at 19:15

    These are fantastic. The second photo is stunning! Just beautiful.

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  35. Sharkbytes (TM)8 February 2009 at 19:36

    That second one is cool. I just put a bridge pic up yesterday on northcountrytrailnews.blogspot.com

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  36. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 21:21

    Thank you all for your comments. As Relax Max says, we need more bridges in the world, connecting things that were once divided - and people too, perhaps especially people.

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  37. Joanne Olivieri8 February 2009 at 21:53

    They are both beautiful but the second one exquisite. I love bridges too. I think that they give us a feeling of connection and bringing people together.

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  38. Anonymous8 February 2009 at 22:54

    Bridges in Europe are so artful, much more lovely than the ugly industrious ones here in the northeastern United States. Nice photos!

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  39. Heart of Rachel11 February 2009 at 13:40

    Those are lovely shots! I'm captivated by the second one.

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