Last weekend we spent a little time at one of our local parks - Rock Island Swing Bridge. The double-decker swing bridge was originally built in 1894 and served both the railway and automobile traffic - automobiles still used it to cross the Missippippi until 1999.
Six years ago half of the bridge collapsed. Instead of tearing down the rest of the bridge, the city used parts of the old bridge to create a very long pier - a beautiful place to see the river and watch boats travel up and down the waterway.
I'm changing it up a bit by taking candid shots of people (something that I rarely do). As well as a few images of the usual graffiti and some rusty bits (because I can't resist snapping pictures of tarnish and rusty things <3 ).
Rock Island Swing Bridge Park1
Rock Island Swing Bridge Park2
Sometimes it feels good to step out of my comfort zone :)
Rock Island Swing Bridge Park3
I hope that you have a great day!
Be Wonderfully Odd!
Wow, I love it!! I am so looking forward to working my way through Be Still when my business slows down for the winter!
ReplyDeleteI love this series of photos! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteit looks like you had a great time a what a fantastic subject.
ReplyDeleteI love it when you share what you are learning in your Be Still 52 class. The shots of the people strolling across the bridge are lovely- images that allow me to picture myself int the setting. And your collage of the rusty bits along with the natural setting/scenery - organic and earthy - leads my eye around as though I were there with you. Truly beautiful work!
ReplyDeletelovely. I really like the first shot.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring and texture in these shots are beautiful! I love the vintage feel of them all. Thanks for sharing your BeStill52 experiences.
ReplyDeleteWell, I love ALL of these!!! Love your bridge shots (with people!) and all the details. Great processing!
ReplyDeleteLove thee shots of the old bridge! I'm so glad when the powers that be decide to keep historic bridges and buildings instead of tearing them down. The Rock Island Railroad used to run at the back of our property. There's still on old wooden trestle, but all the rails and cross ties are gone. I've hear that it will be made into a walking trail in the next few years. I think that would be nice. My son loves anything RI so I'll have to share your images with him.
ReplyDeleteI love these images! Great processing!
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