The View From The Top by auntietk
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Okay - here I am, standing on the bridge, looking pretty much due East, down Deception Pass. (The pass runs East and West.) We must have been there when the tide was slack, because there were boats going through most of the time we were there. In this photo you can see there's some disturbance in the water, but it's not too bad. The tide rips through Deception pass, creating average current speeds of about 6 knots. Speeds can easily exceed 8 knots. The running current forms eddys and whirlpools, and is generally unsafe for boating much of the time. Even experienced boaters plan their trip with Deception Pass in mind!
For an aerial view of the bridge (with a semi truck hanging off over the side!) check this out:
http://www.komotv.com/news/archive/4116311.html You can see how narrow the bridge really is, as well as what the water looks like when the tide is running.
Comments (31)
vaggabondd
Looks like a speed boat in the water. Someone is having fun. Where exactly is deception pass? Nice shot
OldHippieKeyboard
Great spot for an adventure in boating. ;o) Nicely composed and captured.
lilbiscuit
Very beautiful place. Beautiful shot.
Merrylee
Randy needs to wake up....you told him where deception pass is...Nice view..
Hendesse
What a fantastic view. Excellent shot of this beautiful landscape. Superb!!
MrsLubner
I love this. I can picture myself on the steep bank fishing and enjoying the day. Such a gorgeous view. Fabulous!
stevey3d
Superb! I love the speeding boat and the overall composition! 5++
fredster66
Gorgeous composed shot. Very well done Tara!
helanker
OHHH MYYY:.... maybe it would be worth to go up there anyway. Even though I am afraid of highs. What a wonderful view and so brilliant captured, Tara. BRAVO !!! 5*
Bossie_Boots
Breathtaking view more for me because of the height what a beautiful scene superb shot and for me again a brave lady i cant stand heights hugs lou x
Fred255
The climb to the top was well worth it, beautiful view, well done!
alhak
what a view! very high, i checked out the truck shot, how lucky was he...excellent shot
rockstrider
Beautiful view - Excellent shot!
cmolsen2002
Gorgeous! and your commentaries help enormously. Thank you
Thelby
Very Inspiring Photo, thanks for sharing it!!! 5*****
mark.spooner
A lovely scene!
nongo
Excellent shot from this beautiful bridge!!!!! I remember that day when the truck blew over, I was trapped at work or else I'd have been there with camera in hand!! Nice to see your trip down Whidbey!!!!!!! excellent!!!
awjay
wowww nice scene
lizzibell
Beautiful view....
Ionel
Wonderful view!!!
goodoleboy
Does'nt do much for my acrophobia, but this is one glorious and grandeur capture, Tara! A superlative POV and DOF, coupled with lush colors and detail displaying lovely, rugged nature at its finest. Quite a contrast from irises and rhododendrons.
acquilon
fantastic pano, with a beautiful shot brava
Onslow
Beautiful scenery :)
hipps13
Water skiing time not for me anymore jumping in for me Beautiful image I like very much Sweet smile Sunday to ya
marybelgium
SUPERBE !
vladgk
A deep blue water looks nice!
mbz2662
Wow!
Cosine
Ha, ha, maybe I should have looked at all three before commenting. :-) Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous place.
jocko500
very good land
Kelena
wonderful view