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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Weekend Snapshot 51 and Bridging the Gap

I am cheating a little with my weekend snapshot post. I didn't take this photograph this week but I could have. It's a bridge on one of the trails a few miles from my house. I thought it was a good shot to serve both for WS and for my first Bridging the Gap Photo, a new challenge which Alice has started.
I was surprised to jump into a third challenge straight after dragons and reflections but I love bridges. Sort of like I love dragons and reflections. A quick look at my photographs revealed many bridges in several states in the U.S. I thought I'd start with one near home which I've walked across many weekends. My city has over 27 miles of greenway trails allowing people to walk and bike in preserved areas that cut straight across the city and through many neighborhoods. Because the areas that the city has kept for open spaces is mostly along creeks, lakes and rivers, there are a lot of bridges. However, this is the only red one I've spotted so far.


You can browse other WS posts at technorati here and on Monday at the Weekend Snapshot Home.

To join in on Bridging the Gap you can visit Alice at I was Born2Cree8.

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's still beautiful,Carver! I love bridges too:D Happy Sunday over there!

AscenderRisesAbove said...

wow that red red red bridge really pops off the page

MaR said...

I love the bright red painting!! lovely bridge, Carver, I wasn't even going to blog today but I love bridges and realize I have a few snapshots... so here I am joining in the fun...again!

Carletta said...

I love this photo! It looks like a wonderful place to visit and take a little stroll.
Not sure I'm joining this challenge so soon but I'll check back to see yours.

juliana said...

well, i had no intention of joining another meme and here i am again :)
love your bridge and the red rails.

escape said...

wow! 27miles is good enough for people who wants to live an active lifestyle.

Shelly said...

Love those red rails!

Juliana said...

lovely shot

My WS : in here Thanks

Juliana RW said...

in here we don't have many bridges that's why I don't have many bridges shots :D

Ur shot is nice...

Mine in here : The Tall Ships Races. Thanks

ellen said...

happy Monday Carver! hope all is wel!l with you

Anonymous said...

What fun! A red bridge. I love walking trails that are in areas where you need to cross bridges. Makes the walk so much more interesting...

MumbaiiteAnu said...

I love bridges but there aren't many around in Mumbai.
This is a nice one with red rails.
My Weekend Snapshot is
Happy Birthday Krishna

SandyCarlson said...

I love this view, Carver. And I enjoyed the narrative. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Cheater, cheater... tisk, tisk, tisk. (haha) Hopefully you'll post your own photos now. This is a very beautiful little bridge. I like the 'story' too. Thanks for jumping right in to help with Bridging The Gap!

Anonymous said...

Aw, Carv!
You are having such fun with this!
Dragons...tickle the fantasy.
Reflections...are pure fascination.
Bridges...bring the world together.
All perfect for you and I am glad you will be sharing more photos and commentary.
You go girl!
Love, K.

Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend
Im sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
-Paul Simon

Anonymous said...

Whoof!! I would like to go fur a nice walk over yur bridge and along those green spaces. I like to wade in water, but this dog don't swim. Bark!

Anonymous said...

I'm liking your post title "Bridging the Gap" :)
Have a good week ahead Carver.

p/s: My notebook crashed *pulls.hair*
What a great way to start my week huh?

Anonymous said...

i love how it's red. and i love the theme, bridging the gap. i think in so many ways we need so many bridges.

Minkydo said...

Such a vibrant red. Great starting picture. Thanks for sharing.

Kero said...

i like small bridges too. i find them romatic to stroll by hihi. great entry Carver. as always. come visit mine too. happy Monday!

eastcoastlife said...

That is a lot of walking to do in your neighbourhood! I like the red bridge though. It stands out amidst the greenery.

Anonymous said...

What a pretty bridge and a wonderful place to go for walks :)

Anya said...

lovely shot!

Indrani said...

The shot of the bridge looks too good! Your city must be beautiful with lots of creeks, lakes and rivers.

Heart of Rachel said...

That's a lovely bridge. I love the bright red color. It must lead to a nice and interesting place.

MiLeT said...

i love to walk down that bridge.

my ws entry is here. hope you can take a peek. thanks.

Carver said...

Thanks so much for visiting my weekend snapshot/bridging the gap photograph and for your comments.

marcia@joyismygoal said...

The red really pops and makes it work for Ruby Tuesday too

Anonymous said...

That is pretty my friend...TC

Anonymous said...

I love photos of bridges. I don't know why exactly but it brings me both sad and good memories :)

Have a great week!

DeLi said...

love that first photo - lovely bridge, lovely walkway

Jeanne said...

the red bridge is beautiful

My WS entry is HERE

Caroline said...

You don't see to many red bridges. It's a nice sight to see on a walk.

Anonymous said...

cool bridge shot :)