Northern California

Here is my take on the challenge.

 

Typical rail shot

working on the rail

railroad crossing rail

bridge rail

writing rail

 

Thanks for looking!  Have a Great Afternoon!  :o) 

 

Pathway To The Bayshore 

East Point Lighthouse  On The Bay

 

 

Well, the weathermen were wrong!  I got up expecting 6-9 inches of snow... more like 1-2 inches.  It was supposed to be partly sunny in the morning so I was expecting to get some sun behind the Bridgeton Covered Bridge(about a 30 mile drive for me) but it was gloomy and cloud covered.  But I had Jaryd, coffee, and some good sounds (Thanks to Pablo) so we waited and watched the water flow over the dam for awhile but the sun never peeked out till after we left there.  I would have gone back but we had moved on and also had to pick Barb up at work.  I didn't get the shot I came after but it was a blast to get back out and shoot something and the sun did eventually come out later.

Bridgeton Covered Bridge
Bridgeton Bridge and Mill
Big Raccoon Creek
Old Barn
Roseville Bridge
Sunrise
Yellow Barn and light
Washed out  Liked the scraggly clump of trees but was never satisfied with the actual shot so I kept increasing exposure to lighten snow... still didn't care for it so I just went overboard with the exposure and got this watercolor look.  Don't think I'd hang it on the wall but it's at least more interesting than the original.

These are a couple I uploaded the other day but didn't post.  They're just desktop setups I was playing with when I couldn't get out and about.
Dumbo
Star

p.s. Pablo, they got baptized on the backroads of Indiana and Jaryd gives his approval. Thanks.

I started out a film photographer the most famous door in St. Augustine and have enjoyed amateur photography for several years.  Recently though I took up a small digital point and shoot and have been putting it through its paces.  I think I found its limits, but I am satisfied with the results.  A1A Alehouse I started taking some night shots around St. Augustine, Fl, testing what I could do.  spanish fort #1  I shot a lot of the popular tourist spots by night, trying to get more original shots of the local tourist sites.  holiest acre This cross marks the spot of the first Christian consecrated land in America.  Episcopal church I loved the abstract appearance of this steeple by night.

My wife and I spent the evening of July 4th sitting on the deck of a local restaurant where we had a good view of the fireworks.  I shot several photos there, both the daylight scenery and after dark.  pier next to the restaurant pier after dark   freeway and dock

Last photo is a shot I used in sepia mode of the walkway of our temporary draw bridge.  night walk

I think I get my money's worth out of the camera.  My instructors at college always encouraged us to look at things with a new eye, and this camera has helped me do that.

Looking down this Track along the River at  Calico Rock always makes me think of the end of "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" where George Clooney, Holly Hunter, and the little Whurvey girls walk across.... see what I mean?

Going south on Highway 5, you cross this
Long Two Lane Bridge over the White River.  Not much to do in town, maybe look at some Antiques or sit down for a Plate Lunch.  Then the Patchwork Asphalt will take you away from the past... away from Calico Rock....

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Hope you enjoyed a peep at a little place time has forgotten!  

The only falls on the Mississippi are in downtown Minneapolis, which was first named St. Anthony Falls in their honor.  Tonight we went for a walk on the Stone Arch Bridge that crosses the Mississippi.  I was looking for pairs.  Here are two views of three sets of pairs and here are just two sets of pairs. Of course these are the prettiest pair I saw all night.

Over the 4th of July, I went to Reno and watched the fireworks and went to the chicken wing festival- it was a lot of fun (but I still missed home)

bridge over the Truckee River
that same bridge
Silver Legacy Hotel
fireworks

I spent the afternoon in Cotter, a quaint little town down on the White River, not far from here.  I went down under the Old Bridge and looked around.  I was excited that the Train came through for me to see.  I wandered on down to the Swimmin Hole and saw some kids getting a chance to cool off on the Rope Swing.  Do you like this shot in color or Black and White?  
I stopped into the Trout Dock Office, and got a cold drink.  I also thought this was a cool perspective on how the bridge is Supported.  I will finish your tour by showing you what the bridge looks like from the Topside.  Glad you got to go with me to Cotter, hope you enjoyed seeing what I saw!

I have been wanting to get some shots of this train bridge when it is turned like this. I did not have much time when I shot these.
traces of rust
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dont jump!! just to scale
thumb I would love to see it while it is turning I bet it makes alot of noise.
longer look down the river
I hope to have more time next time.. Any idea's when I do?

I took this photo last month in Kashmir it shows a bridge built by the british in the 1800's an apt reminder of British rule!!

Sorry new to this you might want to see a larger photo !! The British bridge Dal Lake in kashmir

So what do you think they are looking at?  This fence and this latch are all that stops people from getting to the Leona.  I posted pics of  her (this shot) in a previous post. Unfortunately the auction is the farm she is on.  The farm is sold.  And subdivided.  I hope the new owners don't take her down.  The farmer that made her for his wife "Leona" has passed away and she has now too.  The family can't keep the farm.  I hope they don't wreck this view. It is just   beautiful.  The house, barn and 15 acres are up for sale together.  The rest is being sold in 10 to 15 acre lots.  Let's just hope  she remains.

Yes, it is true.  London bridge is in Lake Havasu Arizona.London Bridge . The bridge came to Arizona in 1971 side of bridge. It was brought to Arizona on numerous barges  Span.  Then to give it a little bit of a London type of feel, they added  Statues

Couldn't help taking another look...

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 Three

Afta takin the Verrazano Narrows Bridge from Staten Island to Brooklyn I proseed east on the Belt Pwky and park my caaar at the Home Depow on the boarda of Queens and Brooklyn.  I walk across to the Bike_Run_Roller Path and fuhgeddaboudit

Da bridg is at da mouth of da mighty Hudson Riva.  The openin to Nu York Harba n travelin furtha in is the Statchew of Liberty.

Red, White & Blue.
A Hint Of Rainbow.

This bridge is called the Tridge it is a rare place that three rivers meet.  We walked all three parts of the Tridge.  There is a couple that sits there day in and day out just looking at it and holding hands.

Now just for a laugh.  This is  Sinatra my Uncles rooster.  He calls him his "crow".  But he showed us not to ever get between a rooster and his hen.  Or this can happen to you!  I laughed so hard when this happened I couldn't believe I got the shots.  

I have thoroughly enjoyed the many signs posted during this challenge. As I went back through some of my photos I realized how many sign photos I already had. In keeping with the rules though, I went out and took new sign photos. Here's a "story."

Sometimes I walk around taking photos just because. I see a simple scene, or what I think is simple. It turns out there is hidden garbage in that dumpster labeled "General Forum." I've walked by a hundred times, never bothering to look in the dumpster. Imagine my surprise.

Inside the "Forum" lurks hidden dangers.

The calm facade, is merely that: a false image, a mask if you will, for deep undercurrents.

Sometimes, things are put together that don't really belong together, things I had no idea existed.

So here is my sign entry; you can ignore everything previous.

The  Perrine Bridge, which passes over the Snake River in Twin Falls, is dedicated to, and guarded by, IB Perrine.

Even this plaque has hidden colors brought out through some saturation adjustment.

Walking around the golf course behind my house.. enjoy.  :)

mold
  lines
pathway
  legacy

rocks
  color
waterside
  falls

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Duck
Goose
Geese BridgeWater Fountain with BridgeWater Fountain
Duck Feeding SignPark Sign