The View From The Top by auntietk

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jul 29, 2007

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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)

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vaggabondd

1:31AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Looks like a speed boat in the water. Someone is having fun. Where exactly is deception pass? Nice shot

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OldHippieKeyboard

1:38AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Great spot for an adventure in boating. ;o) Nicely composed and captured.

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lilbiscuit

1:49AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Very beautiful place. Beautiful shot.

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Merrylee

1:50AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Randy needs to wake up....you told him where deception pass is...Nice view..

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Hendesse

2:14AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

What a fantastic view. Excellent shot of this beautiful landscape. Superb!!

MrsLubner

2:17AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

I love this. I can picture myself on the steep bank fishing and enjoying the day. Such a gorgeous view. Fabulous!

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stevey3d

3:33AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Superb! I love the speeding boat and the overall composition! 5++

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fredster66

4:15AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Gorgeous composed shot. Very well done Tara!

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helanker

4:25AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

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*

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Bossie_Boots

5:23AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

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

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Fred255

5:33AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

The climb to the top was well worth it, beautiful view, well done!

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alhak

6:34AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

what a view! very high, i checked out the truck shot, how lucky was he...excellent shot

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rockstrider

7:55AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Beautiful view - Excellent shot!

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cmolsen2002

9:27AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Gorgeous! and your commentaries help enormously. Thank you

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Thelby

10:55AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Very Inspiring Photo, thanks for sharing it!!! 5*****

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mark.spooner

11:47AM | Sun, 29 July 2007

A lovely scene!

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nongo

12:00PM | Sun, 29 July 2007

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!!!

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awjay

12:11PM | Sun, 29 July 2007

wowww nice scene

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lizzibell

12:43PM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Beautiful view....

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Ionel

1:08PM | Sun, 29 July 2007

Wonderful view!!!

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goodoleboy

1:54PM | Sun, 29 July 2007

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.

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