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Saikai Bridge

© Emile Abbott

Saikai Bridge

Uploaded: October 09, 2018 | Entered: October 09, 2018 14:12:27

Description

This is a famous scenic bridge over the inlet to Omura Bay in Japan near Sasebo where I lived for 3 years. The narrow inlet is tidal and consequently produces some of the largest whirlpools in the world and are mostly viewed from the bridge. The whirlpools get to 60 feet across. Here we were in a small 16 foot john boat with a 10 HP engine. That was stupid and I almost died taking photos of those whirlpools.

Comments

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures October 09, 2018

Well glad you where ok Emile, excellent info and storytelling capture!! Must really tie up traffic with all the people on the bridge!! #1715692

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 10, 2018

Excellent pov and capture Doc! #11730182

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 10, 2018

Fantastic pov and great description, Emile. What we do for a picture. #11730183

Candace M. Cleveland October 10, 2018

What a magnificent structure. Great view. Never knew about the whirlpools. #11730193

Emile Abbott level-classic October 10, 2018

Thanks John, Jeff, Tammy, and Candace. #11730232

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 11, 2018

Glad you made it!! I wonder shat causes this? <>< #11730355

Emile Abbott level-classic October 11, 2018

Thanks Nancy. #11730359

Chuck Green level-classic October 11, 2018

Great shot of this beautiful bridge, Emile! <>< #11730436

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 11, 2018

A treat to view these old photos, Emile! Glad you made it to share them with us! #11730453

Emile Abbott level-classic October 12, 2018

Thanks Chuck and Paddy. #11730581

frank w. degenhardt October 15, 2018

Well we are glad you made it out Emile and its a great reminder that no picture is worth risking out safety for. I knew you had to be out on the water to get this incredible pov, depth, and well composed. I love all the traffic on the bridge and its quite interesting about the whirlpools forming and how dangerous they can be. Beautiful work Emile. #11731034

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 16, 2018

Wow! amazing span of that bridge and even more fascinating whirlpools. I'd probably prefer the bridge!...Rey #11731082

Emile Abbott level-classic October 17, 2018

thanks Frank and Rey. #11731200

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