Friday, April 10, 2015

The Old CRC

I love this bridge.  The old Columbia River I-5 crossing.  Also the current Columbia River Crossing.  When we first moved here there was legislation in the works to replace this old bridge with a sleeker, wider, faster bridge including lightrail.  There was a story about the new CRC everyday in our local paper until the deal between Oregon and Washington broke down.  I suppose it will need to be replaced at some point because traffic is just awful at rush hour, and every now and then the bridge lifts to let a boat pass through, and that really snarls things up too.  But once it's replaced it won't have the same charm.  This old sage green bridge is a style that is pretty common in Washington, and it's a style I've really come to love.  I happen to think it's looking especially radiant here in the setting sun
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14 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 10, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    absolutely gorgeous light!

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureApril 10, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Great reflectionsr of the bridge and great light. Have a lovely weekend.

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  3. Taken For GrantedApril 10, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Lovely sky reflection in the water under this classic, old bridge.

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  4. fredamansApril 10, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful bridge!

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  5. 21 WitsApril 10, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    It's a beauty, and a most lovely capture of it too.

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  6. Fun60April 10, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    What a beautiful bridge and reflection.

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  7. VieraApril 10, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Excellent shot in a golden time...Great reflection and beautiful bridge...

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  8. Linda W.April 10, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Great shot of the I-5 bridge! Love the clouds and reflections you've captured.

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  9. stardustApril 10, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    The dramatic sky of the sunset makes the mechanical beautiful form of bridge look more impressive.

    Yoko

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  10. Spare Parts and PicsApril 10, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful shot! I tend to like the older stuff too. We have some old bridges in LA scheduled for replacement (like the 4th Street Bridge). It just won't be the same.

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  11. JimApril 11, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Fantastic capture.

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  12. cieldequimperApril 11, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous! I've only ever seen it from up there!

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  13. IdaApril 11, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Great shot of the bridge. I love the bridges in WA state too.

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  14. JamesApril 11, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    What a powerful image!

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