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The Mood Through the Third Avenue Bridge

The Third Avenue Bridge (originally known as the St. Anthony Falls Bridge). This is a landmark structure of in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It carries road traffic a...
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The Third Avenue Bridge (originally known as the St. Anthony Falls Bridge). This is a landmark structure of in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It carries road traffic across the Mississippi River and right over the upper fringes of Saint Anthony Falls. The multi-arched bridge meets with Third Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at its south end, but curves as it crosses the river, and connects with Central Avenue on its north end. The shallow curve in the bridge was built to avoid fractures in the limestone bedrock that supports the bridge piers.

Much of the design work was done by Minneapolis city engineer Frederick W. Cappelen, who was responsible for a number of other local bridges and structures. Beyond the bridge you see a high industrial area setting the mood for my approach to this shot.
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2 Comments |
avinashsrivastav
 
avinashsrivastav December 01, 2015
I feel that this image is a bit tilted down on left side. This correction can enhance the appeal of of this excellent image
oddballz
oddballz December 01, 2015
Thanks so much for the insightful comment.... an older shot before I discovered correction perspective tools :p
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jerzyrowinski July 08, 2016
Hi :) I would like to invite You to take part in my "industrial landscapes" challenge... great picture with will match it ideally ...
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