Nov 9, 2012

Modern Architecture- Sundial Bridge

I have a great fascination for bridges, be it medieval and modern. And I love photographing them in the night with all illumination on. Here is one ... During my recent visit to USA I wandered around ... One of the pit stops was Redding. Redding is a city in Northern California. In the heart of the city is Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The park has small museums, arboretum, gardens, running tracks and its Sundial Bridge across the Sacramento river is an icon. This free standing pedestrian bridge is a feast for the eyes. A walk across over the river is refreshing.

Sundial bridge is designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and the cost at completion was USD23.5 million. The support of the bridge forms the gnomon of a sundial and the accuracy is exact only on June 20th or 21st. Painted in white this bridge is built of steel, glass and granite. One of its kind- Beautiful!
I was trying to get a good evening shot with hues of sunset in the background. But, I was out of luck :( The beautiful clouds vanished at sunset and swarms of hungry mosquitoes arrived. For a moment a thought passed by ... why should I? But, then my mind said ... wait for few more minutes ... the result was first picture in the post :)
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22 comments:

  1. thomasNovember 9, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Wow!Beautiful shots here and a real modern bridge,
    by the way this refreshing template opens up your blog.

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  2. Sylvia KNovember 9, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Oh, yes!! Awesome captures of a fantastic bridge, Kusum!! Beautiful skies for a perfect back drop!! I love the different views! Terrific! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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  3. magiceyeNovember 9, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Lovely shades of blue!
    Beautifully captured!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    What an unusual bridge - great shots!

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  5. Kim, USANovember 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Wow so beautiful scene!

    Kim,USA

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  6. AlNovember 9, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    That is an awesome bridge and excellent photos. It was worth waiting for that first one!

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    1. KusumNovember 9, 2012 at 8:20 PM

      Thank you Al. Yeah, at least I have the satisfaction that I tried!

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  7. Krishna/à´•ൃà´·്à´£November 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    beautiful bridge...
    and information is also good..

    happy diwali...

    thanks for sharing

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  8. EG CameraGirlNovember 11, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful bridge. It's almost art!

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  9. Stewart MNovember 11, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    That is a good looking bridge - I'm glad people make then good looking as well as functional.

    Thanks for the comment on my blog - I've been in Oman for a week hence slow reply!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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    1. KusumNovember 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Thanks Stewart for visiting! Hope you had a great time in Oman.

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  10. NSNovember 13, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Ah. I am shifting to California soon. Must see this place..

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    1. KusumNovember 14, 2012 at 6:44 AM

      :) The bridge itself is very pretty, a walk in the park is also fantastic!

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  11. AnjuliNovember 18, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Scrolling through your blog posts- looking at the pics- I'm just shaking my head- I forgot how amazing you are at capturing such wonderful shots!!!!! Loved reading.

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