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?
The movie, dawn of the planet of the apes, that was using these bridges as a model for the set right? 🙂
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
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!
*gives Andy HUMUNGOUS keg of coffee* *clink* ;-P
Ah now we talkin!! ~Pours into wooden mug~!! 😄
HAHAHAHAHA, Andy! *need cream in mine, no sugar, thanks*!!!
eh I like it strong, black coffee works for me 😄
I am coffee wimp, Andy! Need it diluted with tons ‘o cream! AH!!!! ;-(
but then it’s not really coffee anymore 🙁
Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! ;-P *LOL*
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Another wonderful shot! 🙂
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 🙂
Your welcome! Yes I do need to do that for sure! I’ll get out there win the next couple years for sure :).
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!
Bridges photographs are beautiful! Reminds me of Pittsburgh and all there bridges.
Thank you, Mary! Why yes, I think that Pittsburgh is known as the, “City of Bridges” if I am not mistaken! Cher xo
I used to live there in the late 70’s – they were beautiful structures.
Oh did you, Mary? Then you know first-hand how beautiful they are!! Cher xo
My kind of town!
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
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!
That video is fantastic, Mike! Thank you again! Yes, I agree; that’s Chicago!! *LOL*
Great shot! Some 40 moveable bridges in the Chicago area, Wow!!
Thank you so much, Amy! Isn’t that amazing? Cher xo
Love Chicago even more now via your photos. xo
Awh, thanks, Amy! That is so incredibly thoughtful of you! I really appreciate hearing that!! Cher xo
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How interesting about these bridges! Nice photos, Cher 🙂 Have a great week. Love, Iris
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
They are engineering feats, aren’t they? Thanks, Cher! 🙂 <3
They really are! I’m always astounding at ingenuity! Thank you, Iris! xoxo
Very uplifting, Cher, thank you. 😉
Hope you had a lovely weekend and upcoming week. 🙂
Big hugs, Donna xo
Thank you, Donna! 🙂 And to you as well my dear!! Big hugs, Cher xo
I have never beein to Chicago. Hope one day I’ll make it. Interesting information. The photo is great!
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
Oh yes, please. I love the American cities.
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! 🙂
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….
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!
That sounds great!!! Now I know who to ask for insider tipps once I go to Chicago 😀
🙂 Absolutely!
This is really a beautiful shot! 🙂
Thanks so much! It was hard to get ‘everything’ in the photo! *LOL* Cher xo
I think you did a great job! 🙂
That is really kind of you to say; thank you! 🙂
crikey!
time for tea sweet pea
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*LOL* Cher xo