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Whoops! I nearly got caught up on this bridge. What a wind up!

Whoops!  I nearly got caught up on this bridge.  What a wind up!

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trikermike, on June 7, 2011, said:

That would have flattened yer heed!

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Suzi in Oregon, on June 7, 2011, said:

So, do they raise the walkway or lower the water for the boats, dear Amelia? Ah, yes, I see the mechanisms now. Engineers are a breed apart! I've enjoyed this series - lots of strong lines, light and shadow. Safe travels, dear friend (O:

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Amelia Royan, on June 9, 2011, said:

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Aye Bonnie Lad, that's as maybe :))

It opened to let a boat under the French flag to get into the smaller city canal. It's an interesting piece of engineering, and quite innovative I think. I've never seen anything like it before :)

Greetings from Norway, and ca canny, Amelia

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Amelia Royan, on June 9, 2011, said:

Dear Suzi, a clever engineering solution I think! We were fascinted by the variety of bridges we saw on the main canal round Bruges, but this one was by far and away the most interesting, and the least photographed too I suspect :)

Warm hugs to Oregon from Rogaland, Amelia

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  • Uploaded on June 6, 2011
  • © All Rights Reserved
    by Amelia Royan
  • Extra information
    • Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D40
    • Taken on 2011/05/25 15:11:35
    • Exposure: 0.005s (1/200)
    • Focal Length: 18.00mm
    • F/Stop: f/7.100
    • ISO Speed: ISO200
    • Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
    • No flash