Beth is challenging us to feature a few pictures of interesting bridges we have seen. Be sure to double click each image to see more details.The header image was taken in the spring at Norfolk Botanical Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia.
Below is an image of the Natural Bridge in Aruba before its collapse during a storm. There is an interesting story about its creation, destruction, and resilience in nature. It was formed out of coral limestone by centuries of pounding surf, the original 100-foot landmark famously collapsed on September 2, 2005. It is said that travelers often note that even in its collapsed state, the ruins of Puente Andicuri remains hauntingly beautiful, while the smaller, intact “Baby Bridge” standing right next to it serves as proof that nature always builds again. The natural arch, measured approximately 25 feet high and 100 feet long and was the remnant of an ancient cave. I took this picture in 2004 during one of our visits to Aruba.
“God’s rainbow hangs in colors bright, A thing of beauty in my sight.” – Joseph Horatio Chant (Niagara’s Rainbow)
The international Niagara Falls Bridge is also called the Rainbow Bridge since often times the light from a double rainbow has been seen in its span. The actual bridge is overshadowed by the roaring falls scene on the right hand side of this photo. This bridge connects Niagara Falls, Ontario, to Niagara Falls, New York.
The George Washington Bridge (also known as the GW Bridge) is one of the busiest motor vehicle bridges in the world, connecting New York City and New Jersey over the Hudson River. It is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River, connecting Fort Lee, New Jersey, with the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
One of the many small foot bridges at a popular resort hotel in Aruba. This was the early morning view from our condo.
New Hampshire has a few notable private or resort covered bridges located directly on golf courses for golf carts and foot traffic. It is one of the several historic golf courses in the beautiful Mount Washington Valley area. My husband and I along with our friends have played this challenging course a few times.
Thanks goes to Beth at Wanderingdawgs.com for selecting this topic. Be sure to see a few favorite bridges she photographed during her many travels by click the link above.
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – Karl Lagerfeld