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07 February 2009
Photo Hunt - Bridge
The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is bridge(s). Again I don't have to stretch the theme! Here are two shots of the Millennium footbridge from outside the Tate Modern
Ah o they're both from the same side. The south of teh river. THe North bank is not so easy vis a vis vantage points and the bridge itself was too crowded for any decent shots
I thought it looked familiar. Isn't the Globe just around the corner from where you took that? My cousin and I sometimes visit a pizza place near there, when I'm in London.
This is my first stop on the photo hunt train...I am humbled at your bridge! I want to visit there some day and take my very own photo of it! gorgeous! My hunt is up please come and visit
Ooh, very nice! Your photos remind me that it's been a long time since I've been to London since the last time I was there, it was before the turn of the millenium, so I've never been on the Millenium footbridge or the London Eye!
Wow! That's such a beautiful bridge! And excellent capture too... same photo but it looked like they were bridging time, one from a hundred years ago, and the other from this morning! Good job on this one! :)
Can't think anyone has to stretsch this week's theme. At least I found it hard to make a choice. So many interesting bridges. Yours is interesting too. Love your first shot. Guess it's in London.
Was that before or after the wobbling was fixed? I have an abiding memory of crossing it pulling one of those wheely suitcases. The noise was horrendous.
That's an interesting footbridge. In the second pic, it looks like the end of the bridge is folding up ;-). Here's mine http://www.mirasblog.com/2009/02/photo-hunt-6-bridge.html
Both eXcellent shots! In the color version, my eye is drawn to the rotunda of the builing on the left (lovely architecture), but in the monochrome shot, the bridge really pops.
That is one cool bridge! I love both your photos of it. I'd like to walk across that thing someday. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting looking bridge. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a design there. I love the sling shot support of the bridge. This is one cool bridge.
ReplyDeleteI know the themes are letting our brains relax a bit.
very nice bridge Jams, I am working on my post......
ReplyDeletewow! great view here!!! Have a nice weekend! Hope to see you around at my corner too...
ReplyDeleteThat's a very different looking bridge. I like the fact that you posted in colour and in monochrome - almost makes it look a different place.
ReplyDeletePerfect catch for photo hunt... Have a nice weekend! Hope to see you around at my corner too...
ReplyDeleteI must have seen it but I don't recall. I lke the b&w best.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeletecertainly not your average bridge! Were those two photos from each of the side? The b&w doesnt have the spires of what seems a church? Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletethat was me! - I accidentally hit enter :D - mirage
ReplyDeleteThose are really nice shots for this week's theme. Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteAh o they're both from the same side. The south of teh river. THe North bank is not so easy vis a vis vantage points and the bridge itself was too crowded for any decent shots
ReplyDeleteThat is an impressive bridge. I really must try and visit that area of London again soon.
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked familiar. Isn't the Globe just around the corner from where you took that? My cousin and I sometimes visit a pizza place near there, when I'm in London.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Oh what a fantastic and interesting bridge! Great pick!!
ReplyDeletehttp://shinade.blogspot.com/2009/02/photohunt-bridges.html
happy hunting:-)
That is an interesting bridge :) and the contrast in both photos is great too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
This is my first stop on the photo hunt train...I am humbled at your bridge! I want to visit there some day and take my very own photo of it! gorgeous! My hunt is up please come and visit
ReplyDeleteAt first I wasn't keen on the bridge but it's grown on me. Very nice shots.
ReplyDeleteFascinating bridge and great shot. Thanks for your visit to Snap2Days.
ReplyDeleteOoh, very nice! Your photos remind me that it's been a long time since I've been to London since the last time I was there, it was before the turn of the millenium, so I've never been on the Millenium footbridge or the London Eye!
ReplyDeleteWow - those photos are so beautiful!! I can't imagine a bridge so big just for footing it!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of your beautiful footbridge! I don't know if I could cross it...LOL
ReplyDeleteHhhmm..was the bridge built in 2000 celebrating the Millennium? :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting and unusual bridge. How long is that?
ReplyDeleteI'd love to cross that bridge, it looks so cooool... is it in London? I don't think I've ever heard of it!
ReplyDeleteI do admire you for the thoughts behind your PH entries.
ReplyDeleteHere: A bridge from both sides.
I have not beeing playing Bridge for years, thus I have presented some new and old contructions---
This is pretty bridge i like it...Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's such a beautiful bridge! And excellent capture too... same photo but it looked like they were bridging time, one from a hundred years ago, and the other from this morning! Good job on this one! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet memories ! I walked over it !
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful bridge. At first glance, I thought there were two hands supporting it. I think my brains has been fantasizing too much.. haha :P
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I have never seen such unique bridge supports! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very interesting bridge Jams. Imagine that they actually built a footbridge in this day when the car is king.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is pretty neat. Great post.
ReplyDeleteAt least it kept still for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a well proportioned bridge. A joy to look at. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeletean unusual looking bridge
ReplyDeleteWOW! what a really interesting bridge. well done!
ReplyDeletehappy weekend!
lurve da b&w one...
ReplyDeletegive it a different touch ;)
have a great weekend ;)
i like the b&w image best...
ReplyDeletecheck out this Brizzie bridge where nothing is hopeless...
http://janezlifeandtimes.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/photohunterbridge/
Jane@Life&Times
Thanks everyone. I'm glad you all like my entry. Haha Aileni, mercifully that fault has been fixed now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique bridge! never seen one quite like it and what fitting name- the millennium! thanks for the great pic!
ReplyDeleteCan't think anyone has to stretsch this week's theme. At least I found it hard to make a choice. So many interesting bridges. Yours is interesting too. Love your first shot. Guess it's in London.
ReplyDeleteNice one. Good in black and white and colour.
ReplyDeletegreat architecture - the use of b&w is very effective, love that shot! :)
ReplyDeleteWas that before or after the wobbling was fixed? I have an abiding memory of crossing it pulling one of those wheely suitcases. The noise was horrendous.
ReplyDeletethe design is a bit futuristic. the b & w is interesting. enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteReally special and cool!! Great to see it in both colors and monochrome :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day :)
What a bridge and only for people?
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Interesting design...am I seeing that it's a pedestrian bridge? My bridge this week is a pedestrian bridge too.
ReplyDeleteCool shots both. But where is the cat?
ReplyDeleteCool looking bridge :) Seeing it in the colored and then B&W is fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Jams...long time, no see. I love your bridge photos...the abutments almost remind me of a couple of hands from Poseidon, holding up the bridge...
ReplyDeleteCome on over and see my bridge photo[s]. Two photos, but one bridge.
Happy Hunting.
I really love your view of this bridge! Special the monochrome one. For me that version is so suggestive
ReplyDeleteMine is up to! :)
Have a great weekend!
Very nice photos. Interesting looking bridge too.
ReplyDeletethat's a sturdy looking footbridge. very creative design, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting footbridge. In the second pic, it looks like the end of the bridge is folding up ;-). Here's mine http://www.mirasblog.com/2009/02/photo-hunt-6-bridge.html
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I remember the bridge went it used to wobble.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots for the theme! I've walked over that one, but couldn't find a picture of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm virtually certain I've seen this bridge in a movie. Probably a Bollywood movie. Very unique! And marvelously captured!
ReplyDeleteI love your post!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love Tate Modern.
I've never seen such a bridge. Thanks for sharing. It's intriguing.
ReplyDeletebridges are such a good subject they connect people and places
ReplyDeletebridges are such a good subject they connect people and places
ReplyDeleteI would love to walk across this bridge. Never seen anything like that before. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteOh what a cool looking bridge!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
come on by and visit my "daytime" update of my post.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white photo of the bridge. The supports are so cool!
ReplyDeleteYou can find mine at:
Photo Hunt . Stop by if you have a moment!
Great pictures! Have fun with PH & have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is very cool. I agree with others, that would be fun to walk across. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting bridge.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful shot! Great entry :)
ReplyDeleteBoth eXcellent shots! In the color version, my eye is drawn to the rotunda of the builing on the left (lovely architecture), but in the monochrome shot, the bridge really pops.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteWe should have been paying attention to the photo hunt theme, we have so many bridge pics and could have participated this week.
Wow, what an incredible bridge! You have striking pictures here!
ReplyDeleteVery cool bridge and wonderful photos. It must be an interesting walk across that bridge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a uniquely constructed bridge!
ReplyDeleteI remember this bridge.
ReplyDeleteBut don't know why I didn't take a shot of it while I'm passing right under it.
What an unique bridge.. Nice one!! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend!!
ReplyDeleteA couple of really beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteThat bridge is amazing! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteThis photohunt was perfect for me. http://angela.quarantinemb.com/?p=608
I like the contrast of the colored and B&W shots.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely bridge with a spectacular view around.