Hello, up there. . .hello down there! by Sea_Dog

Photography • Scenic • posted on May 01, 2011

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I posted a shot of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge last October taken on the day before it was dedicated. Mrs Sea Dog and I had followed its progress during several visits over the last few years. Today the bridge is in full swing serving as a short cut between northern Arizona and southern Nevada. Before its opening all traffic was forced to take the narrow winding road down and across Boulder Dam - traffic jams during tourist season were horrendous. Today, visitors to the dam take an off-ramp before cross the bridge. Mike O'Callaghan was a military veteran and Governor of Nevada. Pat Tillman was a football star at Arizona State University and played professionally for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. At the height of his professional career he walked away from the game to join the US Army. He was killed in Afghanistan in April of 2004. On the road to the dam there is a parking lot and trail up to the bridge. A pedestrian walkway goes all the way across - giving great views all around. The Bridge is about 850 ft above the Colorado River. Hopeful these shots will convey some sense of the immensity of the dam and the bridge. Incidently vehicles crossing the bridge cannot see down to the dam or river below. Enjoy.

Comments (18)

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Bossie_Boots

4:43PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

Amazing capture !!

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jocko500

4:51PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

I was on the dam looking up a few years ago. this is wonderful

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clbsmiley

5:04PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

Wow!! I am going to Vegas in a few weeks. Cool preview! :)

alanwilliams

5:17PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

beautifully put together, great picctures

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sandra46

5:18PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

SUPERLATIVE, SUPERB, SPLENDID!

gonzojr

5:42PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

Fantastic shot looks impressive.

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kbrog

8:23PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

Superb captures and a wonderful presentation! :)

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CoreyBlack

10:44PM | Sun, 01 May 2011

I think my vertigo would totally do me in trying to cross that bridge, but MAN WHAT A SHOT!! This is FABULOUS!

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kgb224

12:58AM | Mon, 02 May 2011

Outstanding photography my friend.

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beachzz

1:27AM | Mon, 02 May 2011

I saw Hoover Dam last year for the first time and was blown way by the sheer size of it. I got to walk on that very bridge and saw exactly what you show here. It's simply a stunning piece of work. Even more so considering it was done without all the technology we have now--great shots!!

CaressingTheDark

1:22PM | Mon, 02 May 2011

Awesome images and postwork

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danapommet

10:06PM | Mon, 02 May 2011

Both excellent shots Dennis. I have not been to that area since April 1998 and thank you for both POVs. Dana

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cryptojoe

7:23AM | Tue, 03 May 2011

Nice shot.

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tennesseecowgirl

4:55PM | Tue, 03 May 2011

Incredible, I've been there but I didn't have my camera at the time was some years back, great to see. VERY NICE!!

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mickeyrony

6:27PM | Tue, 03 May 2011

Two beautiful and good shots my friend. An architecture rather indented?. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing. A special thank you for your visit my friend ((5 + +)) Deux belles et bonnes prises de vue mon ami . Une architecture assez échancrée?. Bravo et mille mercis de partager . Un merci spécial pour tes visites mon ami ((5++))

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