Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge - Nashville

 In June 2022, Jim and I travelled to Nashville, Tennessee on vacation.

Daily, we walked over the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge which gave us a lovely view of this bridge, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge.

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Always Remember the Beauty of the Garden

"Always remember the beauty of the garden, 

for there is peace." 

- Author Unknown

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Bridge Through The Trees At Hungry Mother State Park

"There is something in the nature of silence which affects me deeply. Why it is I know not; but I do know that I love to be alone 

at such an hour as this.  

~ Charles Lanman

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Bridge Through The Trees - Impasto Style Art

Bridge through the trees at

Hungry Mother State Park

Impasto Style Art created from my original photograph

Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch. 

~ Hans Christian Andersen

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Bridge Reflections at Hungry Mother State Park

“Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” 

 ― Joseph Fort Newton  

 We visited this wonderful state park over the 
2016 Christmas Holidays. 

Jim had been there on a family vacation about many years ago when he was a boy and had always wanted to visit again.  I had never been but had always seen pictures of this bridge (from various perspectives) and I had wanted to shoot it for a LONG time.  I finally got my chance!

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Bridges Over the New River - Old and New

 Two bridges over the New River in Giles County, Virginia. The one on the right is the "old" bridge and is no longer used. It was built in 1915-1916. The one on the left is the "new" bridge and is currently used.

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The New River Bridge at Pembroke

The New River Bridge at Pembroke is unusual in its combination of various truss types and engineering details, many of which are unique in the area and survive only rarely statewide. Built in 1915-1916 by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia, it combines seven spans, six of which are carried by metal trusses of four different varieties. The bridge demonstrates the persistence of at least three early technological solutions generally abandoned by the turn of the century: nonriveted field constructions, the use of all pin connections (on the three main spans), and the incorporation of hand-forged welds and wrought iron for various structural members. Within the state, it contains the greatest number and variety of truss types for a given automotive crossing. Additionally, Virginia's longest Pennsylvania Petit through truss is found here, being the last of three bridges of this type to survive. Two other rare statewide features are metal column piers and a Pratt deck truss, the last of two to survive. The New River Bridge is nestled against Castle Rock, one of the most scenic natural formations in the region. The juxtaposition of technological and natural landmarks makes for a unique site. 

 Source: Library of Congress

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Sinking Creek Covered Bridge - Giles County Virginia

Sinking Creek Covered Bridge 

70-foot-long red wooden bridge with a tin roof, built in 1916. 

Open to the public.

Giles County, Virginia

Larger prints/ canvas prints/ posters / cards

 available:

HERE 

Do you have covered bridges in your area?

Old Pembroke Bridge

Old Pembroke Bridge - Pembroke, Virginia

Giles County

Also known as New River Bridge

Info from the Library of Congress:

  The New River Bridge at Pembroke is unusual in its combination of various truss types and engineering details, many of which are unique in the area and survive only rarely statewide. Built in 1915-1916 by the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia, it combines seven spans, six of which are carried by metal trusses of four different varieties. The bridge demonstrates the persistence of at least three early technological solutions generally abandoned by the turn of the century: nonriveted field constructions, the use of all pin connections (on the three main spans), and the incorporation of hand-forged welds and wrought iron for various structural members. Within the state, it contains the greatest number and variety of truss types for a given automotive crossing. Additionally, Virginia's longest Pennsylvania Petit through truss is found here, being the last of three bridges of this type to survive. Two other rare statewide features are metal column piers and a Pratt deck truss, the last of two to survive. The New River Bridge is nestled against Castle Rock, one of the most scenic natural formations in the region. The juxtaposition of technological and natural landmarks makes for a unique site.

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Bridge at Shelton Vineyards

Count your blessings. 

There are many beautiful things in life to appreciate. 

The gift of life is priceless.

- Lailah Gifty Akita

A slightly different version  - HERE 

Bridge at the Hahn Horticulture Garden

Feel your emotions, 

Live true your passions, 

Keep still your mind. 

 ~ Geoffrey M. Gluckman


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A Different Perspective

You must look within for value, but must look beyond for perspective. 

~ Denis Waitley