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"Coastline & Bixby Creek Bridge"

Photography Scenic posted on Dec 02, 2009
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Looking northward along the coast..the bridge seen in the background is the Bixby Creek Bridge..some notes regarding it below.. Please zoom for detail... Located 13.3 miles South of Carmel, Bixby Creek Bridge was one of the largest single-arch concrete bridge in the world when it was completed in 1932. It is 714 feet long and has a main span of 320 feet. 300,000 feet of timber, excavation of 4,700 cubic yards of earth and rock and 45,000 sacks of cement transported from San Andreas and Davenport (near Santa Cruz) were part of the equation for solid and long-lasting construction. It took five more years for Route 1 along Big Sur to be completed in 1937 and shortly thereafter, California Sea Otters were discovered from this location in 1938. Registered as an Historic Landmark, the bridge recently underwent a retrofit for more stringent earthquake standards which have come into effect in the 70 years since it was constructed. The two-lane arch bridge over Bixby Creek �¢?? in Big Sur, California -- reflects the Art Deco style popular in the early 1930s, when the crossing was built. Its slender deck and arch ribs appear almost transparent as it carries U.S. Route 1 through the scenic park.

Comments (36)


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danob

12:04PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

A breathtaking vista, wonderful photograpy. And even better at full size.. Bravo!

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awjay

12:08PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

beautiful scene my friend

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kbrog

12:16PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Really fabulous water and the clouds back by the bridge are great. Excellent shot! :)

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zoren

12:37PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

I've crossed this bridge many times throughout the years, when I have come to it... great shot!!

SheriffOrr

1:36PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Great photo with a lot of memories-- I was hoping for some of these great locations--next closeups of Bixby Bridge !

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traceyjane

1:36PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

beautiful capture

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bmac62

2:03PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Spectacular full size! I lived in Pacific Grove not far from Carmel years ago and have driven over this beautiful bridge. I never knew what its' name was. Your photo brings back good memories for me.

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lior

2:33PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

So stunning!

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jeroni

2:35PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Beautiful composition. excellent work

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carlx

3:01PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Amazing!!!

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mermaid

3:51PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

those colors are really strinking, a gorgeous shot!

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RodolfoCiminelli

3:51PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Splendid place and wonderful photo my friend.....!!!

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flavia49

3:56PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

marvelous shot!! the colors are splendid!

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kgb224

4:15PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

The colors and view is stunning my friend.Outstanding capture.

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Sea_Dog

4:57PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Great shot and good info. Well done.

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flora-crassella

5:12PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

FANtastic picture!!! Really great photo!!!!

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babuci

5:29PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

I adore a water color. Most wonderful seascape.

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Hubba1

6:16PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Awesome shot! Very cool :)

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auntietk

7:11PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Stunning!!

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goodoleboy

7:16PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

Stellar and stunning shot of this gorgeous area. I spent my first honeymoon in Carmel.

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Richardphotos

8:52PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

I crossed this bridge back in the mid 60's on my way to San Jose.if I had known I was so close to it I would have returned on my last trip to Santa Cruz.exceptional seascape

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0rest4wicked

11:17PM | Wed, 02 December 2009

A great coastal shot and narration! Have crossed this bridge more than once.

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jocko500

1:19AM | Thu, 03 December 2009

super lovely

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JuliaKretsch

4:30AM | Thu, 03 December 2009

Very enjoyable image. Great colors!

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blinkings

5:31AM | Thu, 03 December 2009

That drive for Carmel to Monterey is great. I've been lucky enough to make the return journey a few times in my life. In Carmel, my friends took me to Clint Eastwood's house. He was a great guy. P.S. I embellished a tad....we stood outside his house on the beach.......we didn't get to actually see him but collectively we had all seen all of his movies so 'if we imagined really hard............................'!

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moochagoo

12:30PM | Thu, 03 December 2009

Superb view, i have to go there

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virginiese

1:51PM | Thu, 03 December 2009

I view that makes me dream ! Very nice POV and capture of this place. The bridge is stunning !

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jendellas

2:42PM | Thu, 03 December 2009

Beautiful picture, the sea is so blue, wish ours was!!!!!

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sandra46

4:09PM | Thu, 03 December 2009

SUPERB FANTASTIC

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durleybeachbum

11:28AM | Fri, 04 December 2009

WONDERFUL!

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Photograph Details
F Numberf/20.0
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed1/80
ISO Speed200
Focal Length50

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