Junction Bridge

© Robert A. Farmer

Junction Bridge

Uploaded: June 09, 2008

Description

This is the view from the Little Rock bank of the Arkansas River.
Spans the Arkansas River between Little Rock’s Riverfest Amphitheater in the River Market District and Alltel Arena in North Little Rock; provides views from atop the 360-foot lift span, 40 feet above the river. The 17-foot-wide structure is the fifth component of the Six Bridges Plan and includes elevators, benches and trash cans. It was constructed originally in 1899 by the Choctaw and Memphis Railroad and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. It carried trains across the Arkansas River until 1984 when its active railroad use ended.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 80/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Molly E. Baldwin June 19, 2008

Great capture of all that light Robert! I love the colorful reflections on the water as well. #945136

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe June 19, 2008

Wow!! Stunning capture Robert! Love the angle you photographed this unique bridge. Enjoying reading the history about it. The reflections are great. #6081922

Tracy K. Thompson June 28, 2008

This is beautiful Robert!! #6118289

Jenifer L. Mitchell July 20, 2008

Robert, this is truly magnificent! I live here in Vilonia, AR. You have awesome work! I'd give anything if I could shoot a photo like that at night! I love the vivid colors! #6201929

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