Fernbridge, Queen of Bridges!! by beachzz
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This is Fernbridge, which crosses the Eel River and takes you to Ferndale, California (affectionately known as the Victorian Village). It was built in the early 1900's I believe (guess I should check my facts BEFORE I post!!). This view looks to the east, Ferndale is to the west. When the river is at flood stage, the water comes to just under the roadway. The approaches flood and close the bridge, but she still stands -that's why she's the queen!!
Comments (21)
sharky_
Excellent POV... Aloha
ledwolorz
Excellent photo.
frankman
Cool Image! Excellent POV Marilyn!
mickuk50
very impressive bridge mariln and also an impressive capture :o) mick
Thelby
That's pretty high water to get just under the roadway!!! God save the Queen!!!
Fred255
Great POV good photo!
durleybeachbum
I just love bridges, this one sure is chunky!
Mad-Mike
Wonderful capture Marilyn!! I Love it!
photostar
Looks like a similar bridge here in the East which crosses the Susquehanna River in the city of Harrisburg. When that river approaches flood stage, it too, gets up to the road decking. Great capture, Marilyn.
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
auntietk
I looked it up. :) "Built in 1911, the Fernbridge carries California 211 over the Eel River and is approximately 1320 feet (nearly a quarter of a mile) long. This reinforced concrete arch span bridge is considered to be one of the world's longest and is the oldest still in use." Awesome photo! I like your POV much better than the shots I saw when I was looking for the stats on your bridge. Very nice!
JeffG7BRJ
I love bridges of all shapes and sizes, just ask my wife. I wind her up, every time a bridge comes on the TV I say, I've been across that one, or I'll have to have a run out to see this one. Excellent capture Marilyn, I see the graffiti artists have had a go, even on the third one in. Bravo!!!!!
Chipka
This is a fantastic capture, and the arched form and supports of this bridge are amazing...Charles Bridge (Karlovy Most) is built along the same principle, only its a LOT older. I love your perspective on this one, and the sense of color, especially with the rust stains on the supporting walls. Fantastic, beautiful work!
MrsLubner
The first thing I noticed was there is not an accumulation of debris caught up under each arch. It is nicely clean and appealing. Wonderful veiw.
LudyMelltSekher
A wonderful photography. Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! Happy weekend. Luminous blesing. Ludy
goodoleboy
Good lawd! What a terrific POV and DOF in this exquisite capture! Perspective a-go-go! Plus, the clarity and textures are nothing to sneeze at! Actually, the bridge does project a look of the Victorian era. Ergo, the term, Queen of Bridges. Hard to conceive of this bridge ever falling down, ala London Bridges.
Cosine
Very very nice, POV, and I love your description. I can just imagine the bridge and river during a flood, with the brown water churning and boiling, and the bridge just ignoring it all.
artaddict2
I really like this bridge Marylin, you have found the perfect position for your capture. Jeff beat me to mentioning the added grafitti. Brilliant shot!
jocko500
wonderful bridge shot. love the pov
Tanglimara
Great bridge shot. wonderful POV and certainly gives a sense of scale. Tony :-)
alhak
great POV awesome shot!