TRAVELING OVER THE ALEX FRASER BRIDGE involves driving alongside a gigantic web of steel ropes. The 1,525 foot structure opened in 1986 and was (at the time) the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. It was named after a local BC politician who happened to have the same surname as early explorer Simon Fraser for whom the river beneath the bridge is named.
It sometimes seems as if you could soar to the clouds in an unending horizon when the sky is not gray. When going back and forth across the bridge from Surrey into areas such as New Westminster and Burnaby, there are typically thousands of cars scurrying like spiders on all six lanes ... three in one direction and three in the other. Recently, I was was able to enjoy a blue cloud-filled view while my husband kept his eyes firmly fixed on the road.See more skies from around the globe at Skywatch.
Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms
It can be quite an experience driving across there in a high wind, too. Your photos brought back a few wheel-gripping memories.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies from up there, though. You've captured them well.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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ReplyDeleteI love "Bridge to a Cloud"!
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Yes, great title to these wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteI've heard the Vancouver area traffic is horrendous. :) Luckily you didn't have to drive leaving you free to capture these lovely sky/bridge shots.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing bridge captures--award winning calabre.Thanks for the added info.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
Awesome captures and I love your title! It's perfect! What an incredible bridge and so beautiful against the equally incredible skies! Happy SWF! Hope you have a lovely weekend, Penelope! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Nice perspective of the bridge. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThat is a rare momoent that you have captured on that bridge, it always seems to be bumper to bumper when I hit it. It is a beautiful bridge though, thanks for the history.
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ReplyDeleteThe wires making the straights so fine, the whole picture so mesmerizing!
A vertical shot will make a superb shot too. Terrific captures.
ReplyDeletewow that's a big bridge with 6 lanes. here in Christchurch we have only 2 lanes
ReplyDeleteWow - marvellous composition in these pics!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a wonderful bridge and I love the perspectives you shot from.
ReplyDeleteTo read the comments from other readers, the bridge seems to be usually congested with traffic. But your photos show relaxing driving and make me feel as if taking off to the clouds. It must have been nice enjoying the view above you and capturing of them while leaving driving to your husband. Have a happy weekend, penelope.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Wonderful shot of the bridge :0)
ReplyDeleteI, too, love these photos and the title of your post, Penelope! It feels as if we could float right off the bridge and into that beautifully dappled-blue sky.
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