Bridge Along the Lost Coast

Posted by Stephen Phillips (San Francisco, United States) on 6 April 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

Humboldt Coast - California

We are now along the Pacific Ocean as we cross this narrow bridge and on to the beauty beyond. Close inspection reveals that the deck of this bridge appears to be the floors of four railroad cars - welded together. Some clever recycling. That shocking pink paint seems to be an abstract safety feature. Coming up on this narrow passage in the night could quickly turn dangerous. And our explorations continue...

Larger view / map: http://www.pbase.com/joyoflight/image/110592034

To my A Minus 3 friends... Work and family issues will see me paying less attention here for awhile. I will miss our close ties temporarily - will think of you all frequently - and hope that all returns to normal soon.

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Comments (24)

Marie LC from France

Nice composition and perspective

6 Apr 2009 6:38am

yz from Budapest, Hungary

cool angle

6 Apr 2009 7:58am

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Of course, seen in larger one can appreciate well the qualities of the image. Good one!.
I will miss you here and I hope you will come back soon. Take care, my friend.

6 Apr 2009 9:57am

Walter from Watkinsville, United States

Dido Paco's comments about the size and appreciation of the image in larger scale to view the details. I know first hand how much time am3 takes and appreciate your frequent comments. Try and not stay away too long. Your photos and comments are respected and appreciated.

6 Apr 2009 11:11am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Wow I love how my eyes are drawn to those gorgeous mountain, very moody, very special photo, bravo Stephen, it's been too long, what's the matter with me!!!!

6 Apr 2009 11:48am

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

The road to somewhere,I hope the journeys destination brings a smile to all our faces :-)

6 Apr 2009 1:53pm

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Very nice. A splendid scene and your low angle and crop are very complimentary.

6 Apr 2009 2:12pm

Ajay from Pune, India

Beautiful shot. So inviting. I feel like to just there and sit and just keep on looking at nature's beauty.

6 Apr 2009 3:09pm

Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States

I am really enjoying your journey Stephen! This looks like a splendid place to photograph!

6 Apr 2009 3:09pm

Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany

Not looking as dangerous now on your photo... But yes, in the dark I can imagine there is danger. Thanks for the map link.

6 Apr 2009 3:24pm

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

On suit pas à pas avec plaisir ce trajet avec toi pour découvrir au fil des jours cette cote californienne. Un peu comme si on t'accompagnait.

6 Apr 2009 4:30pm

Chris from South Jersey, United States

a desolate area, and nice capture.....

6 Apr 2009 4:56pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

It's hard to get used to this being California. It is so remote, beautiful and devoid of people.

6 Apr 2009 5:02pm

Marcie from United States

Love the dark..moody light. Excellent composition.

6 Apr 2009 5:48pm

Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States

Terrific composition.

6 Apr 2009 6:01pm

DenisSm from Prague, Czech Republic

i see that not only lost coast but lost of end of bridge too :-) and very nice compo :-)

6 Apr 2009 6:31pm

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

love the view to the distance, nice image

6 Apr 2009 7:14pm

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Superb shot.....can't see how that pink could be a safety feature,,,more like shocking!!

6 Apr 2009 7:20pm

Liang from San Francisco, United States

creative angle stephen! wished i had time to take trips like these.

6 Apr 2009 7:40pm

paulski from Muncie, IN, United States

hope all is well with family and work; love the composition here, the inviting lines, the hinted-at promise of the watery green world beyond...

6 Apr 2009 9:39pm

John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States

Family takes precedence Stephen. Hope things go well for you. Beautiful image as always, great perspective and the background mountains are so stunning. Excellent capture.

7 Apr 2009 12:54am