Chicago is not just a city, ‘with a view’; there are so many ‘views’ it is quite difficult to even begin to pick a favorite! Having many bridges in the city provide ample opportunities to obtain some very interesting photos. I took this photo yesterday from the, “Wells Street Bridge”. There are approximately 40 moveable bridges in the Chicago area; downtown Chicago has 20 of these bridges, including the one I was standing on to take this photo.
Boating season runs each year from April 15th to November 15th, with a whopping 30,000 times a bridge is lifted to let a boat glide through. Surprisingly, it only takes about 8 minutes for this entire process to occur. The bridges do not open everyday; in fact, there is a schedule which boaters must abide by, lest they find themselves in a bit of a quandary should they wish to proceed down the Chicago River during ‘off’ times.
Quite an ‘uplifting’ experience, don’t you think?
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The movie, dawn of the planet of the apes, that was using these bridges as a model for the set right? 🙂
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Good morning, Andy! Ah, wasn’t that the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco? I might be wrong? *slurping second coffee of the day to wake up* ;-P cher xo
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lol on a different movie, the scene I saw was the bridges raised up, three or four of them?
I need a few cups myself!
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*gives Andy HUMUNGOUS keg of coffee* *clink* ;-P
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Ah now we talkin!! ~Pours into wooden mug~!! 😄
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HAHAHAHAHA, Andy! *need cream in mine, no sugar, thanks*!!!
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eh I like it strong, black coffee works for me 😄
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I am coffee wimp, Andy! Need it diluted with tons ‘o cream! AH!!!! ;-(
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but then it’s not really coffee anymore 😦
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Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! ;-P *LOL*
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🙂 🙂
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Another wonderful shot! 🙂
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I take that as the BIGGEST compliment coming from an outstanding photographer like you, Rob! Thank you so much!!! You must come to Chicago and take tons of photos!! Cher 🙂
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Your welcome! Yes I do need to do that for sure! I’ll get out there win the next couple years for sure :).
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Sometimes Chicago reminds me of one, big photo shoot! *LOL* There are literally hundreds of people taking photos of everything all the time! That’s great to hear, Rob! No doubt your pictures will be awesome!
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Bridges photographs are beautiful! Reminds me of Pittsburgh and all there bridges.
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Thank you, Mary! Why yes, I think that Pittsburgh is known as the, “City of Bridges” if I am not mistaken! Cher xo
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I used to live there in the late 70’s – they were beautiful structures.
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Oh did you, Mary? Then you know first-hand how beautiful they are!! Cher xo
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My kind of town!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N9SPvtZ6pE
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Awesome, awesome, AWESOME! Thank you so much, Mike! I hope everyone clicks on this link to see a fabulous video of Chicago with song accompaniment by Frank Sinatra! Cher xo
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All of those bridges, they’re a bit of a pain of you’re going down that street at the wrong time. But, that’s Chicago!
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That video is fantastic, Mike! Thank you again! Yes, I agree; that’s Chicago!! *LOL*
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Great shot! Some 40 moveable bridges in the Chicago area, Wow!!
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Thank you so much, Amy! Isn’t that amazing? Cher xo
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Love Chicago even more now via your photos. xo
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Awh, thanks, Amy! That is so incredibly thoughtful of you! I really appreciate hearing that!! Cher xo
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🙂 xo
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How interesting about these bridges! Nice photos, Cher 🙂 Have a great week. Love, Iris
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Thank you so much, Iris! It’s incredible to think how many bridges there are in Chicago; especially the moveable type! Thank you Iris, you too! Love, Cher xo
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They are engineering feats, aren’t they? Thanks, Cher! 🙂 ❤
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They really are! I’m always astounding at ingenuity! Thank you, Iris! xoxo
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Very uplifting, Cher, thank you. 😉
Hope you had a lovely weekend and upcoming week. 🙂
Big hugs, Donna xo
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Thank you, Donna! 🙂 And to you as well my dear!! Big hugs, Cher xo
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I have never beein to Chicago. Hope one day I’ll make it. Interesting information. The photo is great!
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Hi Erika! Why thank you! I think you’d love it here. I’ll be posting a lot more about this wonderful city! Cher xo
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Oh yes, please. I love the American cities.
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It will be my pleasure! Being a Canadian living in this huge American city, I find so many differences between where I am from and where I now call home! I’ll keep exploring and writing about my findings! 🙂
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I can truly understand that the differences are huge at times. I just recall the two cities of Niagara Falls. The Canadian side is the tidy and clean one… to say the least….
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Yes, I know what you mean! Chicago is a phenomenal city, and I daresay one of my favorite cities anywhere! I think I’m extremely fortunate to be a dual citizen!
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That sounds great!!! Now I know who to ask for insider tipps once I go to Chicago 😀
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🙂 Absolutely!
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This is really a beautiful shot! 🙂
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Thanks so much! It was hard to get ‘everything’ in the photo! *LOL* Cher xo
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I think you did a great job! 🙂
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That is really kind of you to say; thank you! 🙂
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crikey!
time for tea sweet pea
Nx
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*LOL* Cher xo
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