Picture Perfect in Switzerland (PVDP in Europe)



Just needed a bit of blue sky.

Near Gottard Pass, July 2013

Going DOWN!

Mulholland Drive Bridge over the 405 Freeway, 7-13-2011

The closure of the busiest stretch of the 405 freeway on the coming weekend for the demolition of this bridge is the talk of the town (and beyond). Check out all the funny Carmageddon videos on YouTube. I'm glad I was able to drive past it yesterday and snap the picture. I'll be sticking close to home this weekend, how about you?

From Google Maps

1st Avenue Bridge - Barstow, CA (SUNDAY BRIDGE)

My contribution to «Louis» of San Francisco Bay DP's Sunday Bridge Series.Heading north from Main St. on 1st Avenue, we crossed the bridge over the BNSF rail yards to reach the Harvey House (see yesterday's post).

I do recommend walking over the bridge to get to the old train depot. I'm hoping to start a "slow sightseeing" trend, sort of like the "slow food" - it especially works if stranded without a vehicle :).

Orange you glad for the SUNDAY BRIDGE series?

Our talented and funny blogger friend «Louis» of San Francisco Bay DP has launched the Sunday Bridge Series starting today!

My subtle contribution to the meme is the little bitty view of Vincent Thomas bridge, along with the jumble of cranes from the Port of Los Angeles, that can be seen from Western Avenue just south of PV Drive North. The 'empty' stretch of land is the "Defense Fuel Supply Depot which occupies most of the large parcel of land stretching from North Gaffey Street to Western Avenue, adjacent to the Ponte Vista Property and the LAPD Pistol Range" in San Perdro (ref. NORTHWEST ADVOCATE, the Newsletter of the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council - Autumn 2009).

Bolts and Suspenders - Vincent Thomas Bridge

For a look at the bridge "conquerers", see San Pedro Daily Photo.

Conquer the (Vincent Thomas) Bridge - Labor Day 2009

Lori Lynn (San Pedro DP) tipped me off on the 5 mile run/walk over our local landmark, the Vincent Thomas Bridge. This was a rare opportunity to take photos of and from the bridge. I walked the up/down/up/down course in decent time (no, I was not the last one!), got lots of photos, including close ups of the bolted joints. In this photo, Palos Verdes peninsula is in the background and you can see my fellow walkers on the return trip.

Under the Vincent Thomas Bridge

The unusual view of the bridge presented itself as we were leaving LA Harbor on the way to Catalina Island last Wednesday, for a day-trip.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge

For a structures engineer, a visit to Tacoma is not complete without seeing & crossing the suspension bridge. The original bridge callapsed in 1940 due to wind-induced oscillation. The event was captured on film and has entertained/amazed engineering students ever since. (For more info & the video, click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galloping_Gertie).

E is for Extremes in Tacoma (abc Wednesday)

A very "touristy" photo but it was extermely scenic. Taken while wondering around in the early morning.
The extreme heat of the cone (Museum of Glass Hot Shop with furnace & theatre),
the extreme tension of the cables on the SR509 cable stay bridge, and
the extreme height of Mt. Rainier at 14,410 ft (4,392 m).
(Missing is the extreme roundness of the Tacoma ___?___.)
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Art on Monday: Wrapped Up Tower

...Was Christo here? No, but I thought it very artistic. Vincent Thomas bridge connects San Pedro to Terminal Island over the LA Harbor, and is getting some maintenance. ^.^
Some historical photos can be found on: http://www.portoflosangeles.org/BridgeLighting/index.htm.

Update: the kinetic sculptures that Palm Axis spotted in the photo is work of Douglas Hollis: Wind Ensamble, 2004, "Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro. ...30 wind-activated stainless steel elements create sound & motion..."http://www.douglashollis.com/