Tidal Current by auntietk
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You're not looking at a river. This is the Deception Pass bridge, which spans the gap between Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island in Washington State. The tide flows through this narrow gap at up to 8 knots, creating whirlpools, fast currents, and sometimes standing waves. If you're planning on taking a boat through there, make sure you know what you're doing!
We had a good time here last weekend with Lucinda (myrrhluz) and her son James.
Comments (31)
jgeorge
Beautiful Shot... I like the PoV... The bridge looks very well too... A pretty complex building...
bebopdlx
Nice shot of some dangerous water.
EJD64
Lovely shot Tara. I only saw the other side through the fog.
FredNunes
Awesome POV here!
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
wysiwig
Terrific capture. I like the foreshortening on the bridge.
abreojos
Cool wish I had seen this when I was out there!
Faemike55
I love the bridge supports and the plant life around the bridge Cool shot
pimanjc
Excellent.
MrsRatbag
I sure wish I could have come too. So beautiful! I love this view!
Isabelle711
Gorgeous image. :)))) Most excellent POV. :)))) The architecture of the bridge is amazing. :)))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) I am happy you had an amazing time while there. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart. :))))))))
durleybeachbum
Intimidating! Both the height of the bridge and the ferocity of the water serve to induce powerful feelings even just looking at your great photo.
jayfar
I agree with Andrea Tara. A powerful image.
Juliette.Gribnau
fascinating contrast between nature and technique
whaleman
First, I love the effect on the bridgework! The area is interesting and dangerous. We have some like it a bit north from you and one of them has three or four large towboats laying on the bottom, several hundred feet down! My former office mate who was an Olympic kayaker used to go out to these with his friends and ride the standing waves with a kayak!
Mondwin
Amazing capture my dear!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
dragonmuse
Beautiful capture. Makes me miss the coast so much.
drifterlee
Awesome shot. It's scary to look down!!!!!
Sea_Dog
Very nice shot.
moochagoo
Always fascinating to see that kind of bridge :)
helanker
What a fantastic shot this is. Love how the green changes to brown, almost purple and the POV is awesome.
Wolfenshire
The pov here is exhilarating. This is such a wonderful capture.
beachzz
I remember this place--not for the faint of heart. Jordan would probably do it in a heartbeat and scare his mama half to death!! lol
tommorules
I'm not looking at a river. I'm not looking at a river. Fab photo!! Can you suggest to me:- "You are not going to work on Monday"? Aw, go on?! Please? Please?
RodS
Indeed, that looks like a dangerous place to go boating unless you know what you're doing! Which is why I'm perfectly happy to just look at it in your spectacular photo! Most excellent, Tara!
Richardphotos
I love old girder bridges like this. reminds me of my drafting days
junge1
Superb capture Tara. I recognized the bridge before I read your write up. What an appropriate name. I was on that bridge (in 1964 I think it was) when they towed the cage with the first captured Killer Whale through the pass. I think the whale was destined for the Seattle aquarium, but later died!
Katraz
Wow what a great bridge ,love the POV.
photosynthesis
Great POV & vibrant color. This reminds me that I still have to post some photos from Skookumchuck Narrows, where the tidal current reaches 16 knots - the fastest in the Americas, though there's supposed to be one in Norway that's even faster at 20 knots...
dochtersions
Such a great focus (or p.o.v.?) of that bridge, with all the lines standing such right up in the landscape, Tara. I too love that lively water capture, as the color of it.