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Lens Artists Challenge – Bridges
Although a regular viewer of Lens Artists Challenge I’m an infrequent contributor, the subjects often a little abstract for my somewhat linear thinking brain.
However, when I saw this week’s challenge by Beth on ‘Bridges’ I thought that was something I can hang my hat on and when I searched bridges in my photos and found 267 that clinched it. I won’t subject you to all 267 but here’s a selection.
Ancient and modern, busy and quiet, solid and scary, stone wood and metal, some celebrated, some long forgotten and some personal.
Pont Pinard in medieval Semur en-AuxoisHigh Sweden Bridge, Ambleside. I have so many pictures of the old packhorse bridges in Lakeland they could have filled the challenge on their own. Instead here’s just one.Hillary Suspension Bridge, Nepal. Everybody and everything travelling between Lukla and Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu and Mount Everest beyond crosses this bridge. If you’re wondering why there’s no one in it, the golden rule in trekking is the Yak always has right of way!Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye. When we visited Skye in 2019 I thought it would be good to re enact a favourite picture of mine from our first visit in 1989. Thirty years separate the pictures but thankfully Mish still puts up with me and, like all mountains, Glamaig is timelessHa’penny Bridge, Dublin. So named for the toll that was charged to cross it until 1919Viewing platform bridge over Multnomah Falls on the Colombia River Gorge, OregonIs it a house or a bridge, or a house on a bridge. Either way Bridge House is one of Ambleside’s most popular tourist attractionsThe many bridges crossing the Seine from the Tour Eiffel, 906ft above the groundSuspension bridges on ‘The finest walk in the world’ and I wouldn’t argue with that description of The Milford Track in New ZealandMy hometown bridge. The Queens Park Suspension Bridge was opened in 1923 and I’ve been walking over it since I was knee high to a grasshopperWhen you cross Kylesku Bridge (Drochaid a’ Chaolais Chumhaing) in Sutherland you know you are entering the wild and beautiful (and relatively empty) far north west of ScotlandSlightly busier is the Pont de Normandie which, when it opened in 1995 was the longest cable stayed bridge in the worldTwo for the price of one, the 15th century Le Vieux Pont (the old bridge) and the more modern 19th century viaduct crossing the River Rance at DinanYou’re beginning to realise I love France. Pont Achille Gazin on the Gorges de la Diosaz hike.Looking at Vancouver from below Granville Bridge on Granville Island, British ColumbiaPont de Aven in, not surprisingly, Pont Aven, BrittanyAnd finally another local favourite, Bodnant Gardens, North Wales
Great post and beautiful photos, dear Jim. I especially love your photo of the famous footbridge at Multnomah Falls and the Granville Bridge. It may not be the most beautiful one, but the views from False Creek are quite stunning. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
A great collection of bridges Jim. We have several of Nepal’s suspension bridges, but my favourite pictures are the House Bridge, the Horse Bridge and Pont Penard. Maggie
You and I have a fondness for bridges, I see… You’ve bested me in that photo of Multnomah Falls. Your image is breathtaking. Mine, a typical tourist photo that I didn’t share in my upcoming bridge post.
A wonderful gallery, my friend!
You’re right, this is definitely a topic you can contribute to! You have a wonderfully varied selection of bridges here 🙂 I love the old packhorse bridge in Ambleside but my top favourite is the suspension bridge in Nepal – what a sight!
What a magnificent collection of bridges, Jim. 2 resonate especially- your home town of Chester and the riverside in Dinan, though a couple of the others are familiar. And Mish, still looking great xx
I thought I had a favourite then you placed more choice for me so I will have to say they are all quite amazing. Lovely to include one of who has endured you for many years 😉 Tell her she hasn’t changed much at all. Your cover image is a stunner and the one from Nepal is one of endurance. Amazing collection, Jim.
I remember that bridge in Nepal – terrifying but there was no way round it.
Thanks Tricia, yes no way around it unless you’re willing to pay for a helicopter!
Great post and beautiful photos, dear Jim. I especially love your photo of the famous footbridge at Multnomah Falls and the Granville Bridge. It may not be the most beautiful one, but the views from False Creek are quite stunning. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thank you Aiva 😀 xx
You are welcome 😊 xx
Great selection of bridges, wonderful photography. The Multnomah Falls, High Sweden Bridge just to point to as my favorites
Thank you Ritva, Multnomah Falls is a personal favourite 😀
A great collection of bridges Jim. We have several of Nepal’s suspension bridges, but my favourite pictures are the House Bridge, the Horse Bridge and Pont Penard. Maggie
Thanks Maggie, I like the solidity of those old packhorse bridges connecting all the old trails 😀
You and I have a fondness for bridges, I see… You’ve bested me in that photo of Multnomah Falls. Your image is breathtaking. Mine, a typical tourist photo that I didn’t share in my upcoming bridge post.
A wonderful gallery, my friend!
Thank you John that’s very kind of you 😀
You’re right, this is definitely a topic you can contribute to! You have a wonderfully varied selection of bridges here 🙂 I love the old packhorse bridge in Ambleside but my top favourite is the suspension bridge in Nepal – what a sight!
Thank you Sarah, it’s an iconic bridge, and the last place for a breather as its a steep climb uphill from there!
What a magnificent collection of bridges, Jim. 2 resonate especially- your home town of Chester and the riverside in Dinan, though a couple of the others are familiar. And Mish, still looking great xx
Thank you Jo 😀 you and I both like Dinan x
What a magnificent collection here! Each image is beautiful.
Thank you Egídio 😀
I thought I had a favourite then you placed more choice for me so I will have to say they are all quite amazing. Lovely to include one of who has endured you for many years 😉 Tell her she hasn’t changed much at all. Your cover image is a stunner and the one from Nepal is one of endurance. Amazing collection, Jim.
A fabulous selection of bridges there, Jim. Many thanks for the views. Mel