post your pictures of bridges

DavidWatts wrote in post #18935073
Penobscot Narrows Bridge, Maine.

Nice perspective, David.
Looked interesting so I found a Wiki Link

https://en.m.wikipedia​.org …ws_Bridge_and_O​bservatory

Ray.Petri wrote in post #18942803
Nice perspective, David.
Looked interesting so I found a Wiki Link

https://en.m.wikipedia​.org …ws_Bridge_and_O​bservatory

Thanks! Honestly, I was just firing off shots as my wife drove. I was stunned that any turned out at all.

Inspeqtor wrote in post #18921449
It is the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay.

Please keep that a secret between you and me!

Thanks for the secret message Inspeqtor. I didn't want to show my ignorance and ask

Just trying to catch up on a few threads. This whole site moves so fast I cannot keep up with it. So apologies to anyone who may think I have missed a posting - or two - or three . . . .

avondale87 wrote in post #18810169
Kings Bridge - Launceston, Tasmania
William Doyne was trained in civil engineering in England on the London South Western Railway and later worked on the construction of a railway near Hamburg in Germany.
In about 1861, Doyne was engaged by the West Tamar Road Trust to design a bridge across Cataract Gorge, Launceston. His wrought iron arch design was accepted and the bridge parts were fabricated in England and shipped from London in 1863. The parts were transported to Launceston, assembled on a pontoon, floated into position and then lowered on to its abutments on the receding tide. It was officially opened on 4 February 1864 and cost 12,000 pounds

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Just seen this one Richard. Interesting history. Nice to know that the parts were shipped out from England. Now, as there was no container ships in those days - I wonder if they went by good old fashioned 'wind jammers' or if steam assisted sail was available then.

madjack wrote in post #18942534
Thanks for the great shots. Making me reminisce of my younger days galivanting around the area. The Flume, Lemon Squeeze, Clarks Trading Post, Old Man of the Mountains, Cog Railway etc..

avondale87 wrote in post #18942571
Both beautifully photographed.
And covered bridges! Added extras.
Love the way autumn changes your landscape.

Not much flow in the lower river.

icopus wrote in post #18942661
And adding rocks in the river is a nice touch. So random. Well done!

GlimmerMan wrote in post #18942719
That's just lovely.

Thank you all! We're almost at full peak color!

Ray.Petri wrote in post #18942834
Just seen this one Richard. Interesting history. Nice to know that the parts were shipped out from England. Now, as there was no container ships in those days - I wonder if they went by good old fashioned 'wind jammers' or if steam assisted sail was available then.

Ray I don't know the answer, but Google is marvellous, if you believe all things thrown up
Maybe never know, but given the timing it was probably sail

The Journey by Steam
The first iron-hulled steam ships made the journey to Australia in 1852. However, these early steamers, known as auxiliaries, still carried a full set of sails, as their inefficient engines and the lack of coaling ports en route to Australia prevented the use of the new steam technology over long distances.

Postcard, 'Mail Steamer Leaving Melbourne Port', circa 1903. Steam stacks and sail capacity are clearly evident.

Whilst speed was not initially improved by the introduction of steam, comfort and strength were. The change from traditional wooden hulled ships to iron hulls enabled steamships to be larger and stronger, with much greater space below the decks.

In the 1860s the more efficient compound steam engine, in which steam was expanded in successive cylinders, was introduced. This enabled ships to make the voyage to Australia entirely under steam power. However, it wasn't until the 1880s after the introduction of a government mail subsidy, that steam ships became profitable and began to carry the majority of immigrants. Less reliant on wind, they travelled at a constant speed and provided power for electric lighting, refrigeration and ventilation. Grand saloons were able to be provided for first class passengers, and small cabins instead of sleeping berths were provided in steerage class.

Ray.Petri wrote in post #18942810

Inspeqtor wrote in post #18921449
It is the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay.

Please keep that a secret between you and me!

Thanks for the secret message Inspeqtor. I didn't want to show my ignorance and ask

Just trying to catch up on a few threads. This whole site moves so fast I cannot keep up with it. So apologies to anyone who may think I have missed a posting - or two - or three . . . .

Well, well that was s'posed to be a secret between me and Richard! and now the whole world will know about it!

Oh my gosh what to do what to do

Mackinac Bridge, Mi. 9/19
Fujifilm GA645i.
Fuji Velvia 100.

Eidelweiss wrote in post #18943470

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The Fourth Iron Trestle in Hart's location, NH.

Health and Safety is not a priority then.

john crossley wrote in post #18943475
Health and Safety is not a priority then.

I don't quite understand your response?

Eidelweiss wrote in post #18943551
I don't quite understand your response?

https://oli.org …/Photographer-Safety-Tips
https://www.bnsf.com …y/photography-safety.html

Capn Jack wrote in post #18943612
https://oli.org …/Photographer-Safety-Tips
https://www.bnsf.com …y/photography-safety.html

Thank you for your concern,
This was 07:00 EST, on a private rail system that does not run these rails until noon every day. I was with a group of people who were here for this specific trestle.

john crossley wrote in post #18943475
Health and Safety is not a priority then.

My real concern would how well those rails are held down

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