Sunday, July 10, 2011

A View from the Bridge


Last Sunday I posted several views of the Ford Parkway Bridge.  After walking halfway across it, I can show you the upstream view taken from that bridge, looking north.  In the distance you can see the Lake Street bridge and behind it, barely a glimpse of one of the buildings on the University of Minnesota campus.  How I miss my alma mater...so much energy there!

 Looking south there is a glimpse of what you will see if you decide to brave the dams and canoe down the Mississippi to the Gulf.  Quite a lovely and challenging sight, isn't it?

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16 comments:

  1. Great pictures Kate, the Mississippi looks like it is full and very fast flowing, bit scary to canoe down there I would think.

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  2. So much energy in that river too.

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  3. taking on the conditions in that last shot would take courage indeed.

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  4. Are there REALLY a lot of gophers in Minnesota? I need to know this. Why the mascot? Are they REALLY golden?

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  5. A tad challenging but I'd love to try!

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  6. There's still a LOT of water in the river!

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  7. de beaux paysages, mais la troisieme photo est impressionannte

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  8. I had to go back to see last Sunday's post (guess I forgot to comment, because it looked familiar, I do that sometimes)... anyway, there is a lot of greenery in this part which looks very nice and I like your almost aerial views as you must be pretty high up from the river.

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  9. You captured some great views - I'm guessing from the lookout on Mississippi River Blvd?

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  10. lovely views of the river!

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  11. Awesome photos Kate. I miss the energy of college life too. I think that is why I keep taking classes.

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  12. We returned about 3 weeks ago from the Midwest to our home in Idaho. While we were away we saw a lot of water, much as you show here. I would not brave it with any water craft!

    Thanks for the visit, it is nice to make your acquaintance!

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  13. Ahh, the mighty Mississippi! Always a treat to see her again.

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  14. I like the second shot the best. The third one scares the dickens out of me! (I'm afraid of water!)

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  15. The river looks pretty high in your area too!

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  16. Great picture. River is live being with changing character, I am sure, and your photos prove it.
    And great hat I saw in Leif's blog!

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