Peats Ferry Road Bridge by annied

Peats Ferry Road Bridge

I have a couple of weeks easier and then the rest of the month full on so I am going with the theme Things Aussie for this month - that way I can draw on images that I have when times get tough!
This week - Bridges

Peats Ferry Road Bridge over Hawkesbury River.

I remember travelling this bridge as a child - it was a slow haul up the coast from Sydney on the Pacific Highway in those days

Peat's Ferry Road Bridge is of State significance owing to its historical associations and technical and engineering qualities. It was constructed between 1939 and 1945 and the current bridge fabric is original to the 1945 construction. The original parapets, however, have been partly removed and have had Armco barriers added over the truss span lengths.
Peats Ferry Road Bridge has special cultural and social association for the community. Many motorists have memories of travelling across the bridge prior to the 1980s construction of the adjacent Sydney-Newcastle Freeway Bridge. The bridge has featured in many television commercials and films. It is also felt that the general vista of the site is important to local communities.
Interesting processing, Annie. What is that water rectangle on the right foreground? The water is going in a different direction, smile. This bridge is similar to some railroad bridges in Texas.
July 31st, 2017  
Sam
Oh yes, I remember this one too!
July 31st, 2017  
@louannwarren ha ha it's a pylon Lou Ann :)
July 31st, 2017  
@gigiflower yep - drives to Gosford took forever hahahaha
July 31st, 2017  
@annied ahh. I thought maybe a mirror, lol.
July 31st, 2017  
@louannwarren is is distracting - sometimes I don't notice - but I do like it hahahaha
July 31st, 2017  
I like all the lines and the processing you chose.
July 31st, 2017  
It can still be a low haul up that road if you leave Sydney at the wrong time
July 31st, 2017  
@annied Hi Annie.. we've been partnered for get-pushed this week.. sorry i've not contacted you before now - i forget what the day is.. My challenge to you is your pictorial interpretation of the word 'Lush'. i hope this suits you Annie.. if not please let me know and i will choose another word..
August 1st, 2017  
It looks pretty good for an "old" bridge- glistens quite nicely in the sun. Good shot!
August 1st, 2017  
wonderful composition
August 1st, 2017  
Oh wow, another lovely old structure with interesting engineering to look at.
August 1st, 2017  
@jorlam hahahaha I shall do my best - I am busy until the end of the week but lush is a great word :)
How do you feel about a challenge involving the primary colours - red yellow blue - any combination is acceptable :)
August 1st, 2017  
@nicolecampbell not quite as windy though ha ha
August 1st, 2017  
@olivetreeann it was the perfect time of day - I want to go back sunrise and again late afternoon
August 1st, 2017  
@annied ok Annie, cannot guarantee the result though i'll certainly give it a go.. thank you..
August 2nd, 2017  
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