Who is not enamored by bridges? I cannot resist seeing a bridge without stopping to photograph it. There is something more about bridges than just connecting two points.
The Pecos River Bridge in West Texas is a feat of engineering. Originating in eastern New Mexico, the Pecos River travels 926 miles (1,490 km) through New Mexico and Texas. The largest bridge span is 1,040 ft (317 m) in length, and the bridge’s total length is 1,310.1 ft (399.5 m), with a deck width of 27.9 ft (8.5 m). The bridge is the highest highway bridge in Texas, and its highest point is 275 ft (84 m).
This next photo may look familiar to you. If it does, it is because you have seen my post for Natural Bridges National Monument. Here, you can see how massive this natural bridge is by finding my husband standing underneath the bridge in the shadowed area. He did not stay there long. You may recall this natural bridge is the thinnest of those three bridges.
Now, I show Twin Bridges at Lake Bastrop South Shore Park. This is one of my favorite parks to go mountain biking and kayaking. Between the north and south lake shores is a hike and bike trail with twelve bridges. I have often found Twin Bridges to be my favorite.
I do not think you want to see these bridges in color. Nevertheless, I have other posts here with the Texas bridges in color. This particular Owachomo Bridge photo is only available in monochrome.
For Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #17: BRIDGES.
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Teresa
Oh wow, that natural stone bridge is massive as you pointed your husband out. This is interesting to see.
Egidio Leitao
Teresa, thanks for your comment.
Leanne Cole
These are wonderful Egidio, I love that you included a natural bridge.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Leanne. The problem I had was picking just a few to post. I didn’t want to get carried away. 🙂
margaret21
You could scarcely have more different bridges – and they work so well in monochrome.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Margaret. I always appreciate your feedback.
Tomi Rovira
Fantastic collection of black and white photographs.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Tomi. Your comment is much appreciated.
philosophy through photography
All clicks appear beautiful in monochrome!
Love these clicks, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you kindly, Philo. I am happy you liked the clicks.
philosophy through photography
👍👍👍
Toonsarah
Great idea to include a natural bridge, and I’m glad your husband was happy to pose there, briefly at least, to show us the scale! And I love the moodiness of your final shot 😃
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sarah. About the last shot, that is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, a year after I captured that photo, the park cut down a lot of the underbrush. That was to prevent against fires, but it did take away the mood in the area. It’s very open now.
Rebecca Cuningham
Excellent bridge photos. Love the natural bridge Owachomo.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rebecca. Yup, that natural bridge is so enchanting.