Infrastructure Concerns?  by taffy

Infrastructure Concerns?

I've been wanting to photograph and post something from the trestle that I'd noticed when I took the photo "City in Bloom" on May 5th. Behind the beautiful dogwood trees was the rusted bridge area. So, today, on my way back from the last few errands before heading to northern Michigan, I stopped there again. While to me, it represents so many problems with not investing in our country's infrastructure, there's also a weird beauty I can see in the rusty decay.
I also thought it would be fun for the EOTB theme.

PS Thank you all for your wonderful comments and such kind words re the TT shots. I set a timer and only allowed myself 30 minutes to comment today as I have to finish last bits of packing and get some sleep in case Jim decides to turn over the driving to me at some point (never a wise choice -- there's a reason we moved 2 blocks from our office with easy access to public transportation for me!). So, unless I can get good reception to comment using my phone from the car tomorrow, I'll be back late Sunday or Monday. Have a good holiday weekend, my US friends and a good weekend to all elsewhere.
The colors here are simply amazing! Fascinating and I would say a lock for eye of the beholder.
May 26th, 2013  
Very cool colors and rust combination.
May 26th, 2013  
Oh this is definitely beautiful. Love that rainbow of colors. How cool! Fav!
May 26th, 2013  
We have some bridges like this around us. Makes me want to wear a life jacket while driving!!
May 26th, 2013  
Great color and composition. Have a great trip.
May 26th, 2013  
The colors on this are really great! Have a safe trip!
May 26th, 2013  
This is fabulous!!! Great color! Have a wonderful adventure. Where are you headed...you probably already said.
May 26th, 2013  
Fabulous colors, textures, and forms. Wonderful capture!
May 26th, 2013  
Rustic but beautiful !!
May 26th, 2013  
Great pov, texture and colors Taffy. Nice capture!
May 26th, 2013  
LOVE these colors! truly a feast!
May 26th, 2013  
LOVE the colours and textures here, just stunning!
May 26th, 2013  
ooo nice!
May 26th, 2013  
I love the colors -- and it actually turns an image of decay into a thing of beauty!
May 26th, 2013  
lovely colours in this
May 26th, 2013  
Ooohh...nice! I'm glad you found time to go back and get this shot. The colours are amazing and your perspective is great. Happy and safe travels to you and Jim :)
May 26th, 2013  
Cool shot! Love the textures and amazing colors !
May 26th, 2013  
Great colours and textures!!
May 26th, 2013  
@sailingmusic no kidding! Or drive quickly under the overpass.
May 26th, 2013  
@eyesmile thanks Gena! We are.in the car on our way to beaver island Michigan. We have been spending summers there since 1991. Started doing this when we taught at MSU but back then it was an easy weekend trip. Since we moved to Chicago we just go for the summer. Bit it's like a move since we don't get home again til August.
May 26th, 2013  
I love these rusty colors, Great, great photo!
May 26th, 2013  
Kim
Wonderful perspective, colors and rust. I'm glad you found time to capture this before your trip.
May 26th, 2013  
great colors and POV here! awesome shot!
May 26th, 2013  
Great colours. Love it
May 26th, 2013  
Yes I agree it does have a beauty of its own,wonderful colours. Hope you had a great holiday weekend, we have one too in the UK.
May 26th, 2013  
I like those ribbon like streaks to the right of centre. Well spotted.
May 26th, 2013  
Beautiful colors!
May 27th, 2013  
Cool colors...
May 27th, 2013  
I love rust and great processing. Congrats on the TT photos, they were fav's of mine and obviously others too so well done!
May 27th, 2013  
love the rust, colours and textures in this.
May 27th, 2013  
Awesome colors!
May 27th, 2013  
wonderful colors and texture
May 27th, 2013  
wow, love this
May 27th, 2013  
Jo
Lovely rich colours and textures, great shot.
May 27th, 2013  
nice comp with some great texture and tones
May 28th, 2013  
This is awesome! Love the colors and textures!
May 28th, 2013  
Love the colours in this. Decay makes good photographs thats for sure.
May 28th, 2013  
Decay might make great potos, but there are many bridges I don't drive over. Colors are great.
May 28th, 2013  
Its a rainbow of rusty texture. Love it!
May 28th, 2013  
Stunning textures and colors! Great pov
May 28th, 2013  
Gorgeous colours. Absolutely beautiful.
May 28th, 2013  
Smashing - stunning colours and rusty textures.
May 28th, 2013  
@frankhymus And it makes me wonder about going under some of them as well!
May 28th, 2013  
@boxplayer Thanks for the fav! Very nice of you!
May 28th, 2013  
Great decay, love all the nuts and bolts and your pov really brings out the structure...
May 29th, 2013  
Jim
Love the colorful rust, and the great texture and detail. great theme entry
May 29th, 2013  
Not sure how I missed this, but I absolutely love it--everything pov, texture, clarity, everything.
May 30th, 2013  
fav... this one has my vote. great colors plus rust? yes, please!
May 31st, 2013  
@jackie8 @jcarrollphoto @darylo @jsw0109
Thanks Jackie, Jim, Daryl, and Jeff (and for the fav, Jeff). I really appreciate your support and comments.
May 31st, 2013  
Love the texture and colours in this shot, great one!
May 31st, 2013  
And perfect for EOTB9! ;)
May 31st, 2013  
@pum71 @darylo Thanks Muriel and Daryl (and Daryl, for the vote!).
June 1st, 2013  
loving the colours on this!
June 2nd, 2013  
@gary Thanks so much Gary!
June 2nd, 2013  
I try not to look at our infrastructure, since I drive or ride over it every day, and I don't want be In a constant state of fear.
June 2nd, 2013  
really cool rust shot Taffy
September 17th, 2013  
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