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MYSTIC Drawbridge

MYSTIC Drawbridge

Massive counter balance weights help raise the drawbridge over the Mystic River in Connecticut.

Massive counter balance weights help raise the drawbridge over the Mystic River in Connecticut.
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Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

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Aperture f/4.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/40

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Jul, 2011

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834

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cool capture !!

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Thanks Grammy!

oh wow

awesome shot

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Thanks.

wow very cool capture JK..thats really some balancing act...

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Thanks. I wondered what happens if the break and fall. :)

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You don't see that type much, That's my first time seeing one.. Great shot..

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Thanks.I'd never seen one before either. A stunning sight.

WOW, Jake. Right time and place for a great capture. Well done!!!!!

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Many thanks. Always appreciate your comments.

Cool! Nice!

These bridges always freak me out! Nice shot

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Thanks! Watching it operate amazed me.

wow, I dont think i have ever seen one of these! amazing!

Thats some bridge, we have a few over the river Tees in North Yorkshire. Must be great to see this onew actually working how much weight must be in those counter weights.

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This is beautiful. I grew up here, and you captured the feel of Mystic.

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It is like something from War of the Worlds. Full of drama, probably effective but not traditionally beautiful. Good photo

Great shot! Voted Bridges.

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