Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Bridge Wednesday - Tower of Power

Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


This twilight image shows one of the powerful towers that suspends the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston. The bridge is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the Western Hemisphere, and is designed to withstand both strong hurricanes and earthquakes, and the demented driving habits of some local denizens. Furthermore, a splendid pedestrian/biking trail parallels the span, providing lovely views of Charleston Harbor and its numerous semi-tropical icebergs.




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19 comments:

  1. Michael RowlandJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Great photo, I've driven on that bridge it's amazing,,,M

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  2. richpadgJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Awesome. I love how the photo is in all shades of blue. Great pic.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Perfectly apt title.. It does look grand.

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  4. ChelseaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I got a birthday card a lot like this. Yup. Actually, now that I think about it, it might have even been from you. In that case, thanks are in order...or out of order, slightly scrambled: KTAHNS!!!

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  5. Andrey SamolinovJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Stunningly beautiful picture
    Amazing color and composition

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  6. MarieJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    superbe géométrie bleue.

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  7. theys rolandJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    A large photograph! , superb photograph!

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  8. SidneyJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Cool ! Nicely captured! Love the strong blue.

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  9. S. FannJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    HA this image roar vertical-frame-goodness yet again :) good vision piece, linearity-at-play.

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  10. thamiJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    J'adore le jeu de lignes sur fond bleu qui évoque les cordes d'une harpe céleste !
    Bonne journée lumineuse!

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  11. yzJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    fantastic shot

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  12. Frank de JolJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Excellent, blue composition!

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  13. franzJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    perfect angle and perspective, stunning colours! a very intriguing and convincing frame!

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  14. georgeJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    A very powerful image Doug - wonderfully graphic and the colours are magnificent.

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  15. LaurentJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful play of perspective ! well composed !

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  16. Colors IncJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    great lines, I love these kind of shots... sth similar to come on my blog, hopefully soon ;) cheers!

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  17. fabrizioJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    wow perfect perpective, outstanding presentation, impressive in vertical depth

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  18. PeterMarch 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    This is a fabulous angle that you used to frame this great span of the bridge Doug....i like it....peter:)

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  19. Klaudia JJune 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    great shot, color, compo ...

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