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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of mile-long suspension bridges in the U.S. state of Washington, which carry State Route 16 across the Tacoma Narrows between Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. They replaced a bridge that was opened to traffic on July 1, 1940 and which became famous four months later for a dramatic wind-induced structural collapse that was caught on motion picture film. The original span's motion earned it the nickname Galloping Gertie.
Due to materials shortages as a result of World War II, it took 10 years to build a replacement bridge, which opened October 14, 1950. The 1950 replacement bridge was sometimes referred to as Sturdy Gertie and, like its predecessor, was the third longest suspension span in the world at the time of its construction. Population growth on the Kitsap peninsula caused traffic to exceed the bridge's vehicle capacity, and a parallel bridge was constructed to carry eastbound traffic, while the 1950 bridge was reconfigured to carry westbound traffic. The new bridge opened July 15, 2007. |
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Falls Park on the Reedy provides an oasis in the heart of downtown Greenville in the historic West End. The park features a one-of-a-kind curved suspension footbridge and scenic overlooks, outdoor amphitheaters, world-class works of public art, nature trails, picnic areas, excavated mill ruins, several distinct garden areas, and of course the beautiful Reedy River with its impressive series of falls. The park has a self-guided walking tour with historic markers.
I think many people who have moved to the area in recent years would tell you that a walk through this park helped them decide to move here. I know it did for me. This panorama was taken from just above the main falls. |
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Meta-GigaPan of Richard Palmer (Apapane) shooting an elk herd in Moraine Park, Rocky Mountain National Park. See Richard's GigaPan here: http://www.gigapan.org/viewGigapan.php?id=5729 |
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From Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park at sunset and Full Moon rise.
Spot the waterfalls, and hikers! |
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Taken from the west side of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science @ sunset 12.17.08. Assisted by Craig Ericson |
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The tropical lily pool at Garfield Park Conservatory is home to many unique aquatic plants. One of the most stunning of these is the Giant Water Platter or Victoria Water Lily (Victoria ‘Longwood Hybrid’), who’s leaves can grow to four feet in diameter. The delicate leaves on top belie a fierce underside made of thorns and ribs that give the leaves its structure. This structure, which served as the architectural inspiration for the Crystal Palace, can support the weight of a child.
(http://www.garfield-conservatory.org, Location: 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624) This image was taken in partnership with the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Tourism. |
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This was taken on the Primitive Trail behind the Windows Section in Arches National Park. |
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Once again it's time to break out your red/blue glasses! This was a small anaglyph GigaPan that I shot along the trail to Hidden Falls. I only carried one GigaPan robot with me so this one was shot sequentially by moving the tripod between shots. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the pond in the foreground. Can anyone help me out with that? |
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108 pics (18 x 6 pics portrait mode) with self designed, computer controlled panohead.
200 mm lens on Canon 5D. Reduced to 1/4 of the original file size. |