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  • Write something, anything, or otherwise create or perform something based on that image
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This post is the end of the series dealing with Transportation. If you want to see where we’re heading, you can check out the home page for this challenge.

You might be shaking your head as you recall that I had several photos of bridges last week. Well, I take a lot of photos of bridges.

My featured photo is one of my favorite bridges, and my favorite in the State of Connecticut. It’s a stone arch railroad bridge and almost ten years ago, I attended its 150th birthday party. That’s an AMTRAK passenger train heading south to Hartford. I’ve been on that train many times.

Good luck finding your photos, as you travel or in your archives. That’s how this works. Have a nice week.

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

101 responses to “Bridges and Ferries—CFFC”

  1. enjoyed them all, but esp like the covered bridge with Xmas trees and the one of you & Faith

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Yvette. I always seem to take a picture of that covered bridge. It’s one of my favorite places.

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      1. and it reminds me of how Monet talked about the train station or garden spots – they looked different at different times of the day and across different seasons – and so the bridge has many moods

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        1. That’s a good analogy.

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    2. I’m glad you enjoyed this, Yvette. I always seem to take a picture of that covered bridge. It’s one of my favorite places.

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    3. That’s fantastic! Worth the trek to see it. I must hunt out a few bridges. I would absolutely love to see the Golden Gate Bridge.

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  2. Great post, Dan. I have a few bridges from the Netherlands trip.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. I hope you can share those photos. This prompt runs all week, so there’s no need to rush.

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  3. I love a good bridge! That first one is pretty epic.

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    1. I love bridges, Wayne, and when I read about that bridge, I felt I had to go. It was years before we all carried a GPS in our phone, and the trip involved a ferry and a bus ride, but it was worth it.

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  4. Loved the first pic, the shadows in the second, the 12th and the last one with your book. So apt. Great post, Dan. Bridges fascinate me.

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    1. Thanks Smitha. I’ve always been fascinated by bridges, especially the older ones that have survived and are still in use.

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  6. You live in a bridge filled world, Dan. What a sight that steam engine must have been, crossing the bridge xx

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    1. Growing up in Pittsburgh, my world was filled with bridges, Jo. We lived in “Bridgeville” and I don’t think you could get out of our town without going over a bridge.

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      1. Sounds good to me xx

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  7. Great gallery Dan. I like the suspension bridge the old steam train and 16th St Bridge

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    1. Thanks Brian. I love bridges and trains. The suspension bridge was very cool.

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  8. I love bridges!My favorite of this series is the 16th Street Bridge image.

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    1. I’m glad you like that photo, Dawn. I used a recent photo in an earlier post, but it’s under construction and the picture included equipment. I found this one in the archive from before they started that project.

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      1. I hope this construction is only to reinforce it, not alter it. It’s a beautiful bridge.

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        1. Yss, routine repairs, albeit they’ve been working on it for two years. That’s know as the David McCulloch bridge. One of Pittsburgh’s favorite sons.

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    You are so fascinated with bridges, I wonder if you play bridge and have bridgework! Sorry, couldn’t resist.

    The suspension bridge stands the hair up on my arms just looking at the photo. And look at you and Faith…you were both just youngsters then! The “history on the lake” photo is just awesome, as is our favorite covered bridge lined with Christmas trees in OSV.

    Those recreations you captured are mind-blowing!

    The arch bridge/waterfall over the Mississippi is quite impressive. Thanks for sharing these Dan.

    Ginger🦋

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    1. I don’t play bridge, but I do have bridgework, Ginger. I never really thought about that before today. It’s funny because the dentist uses some of the same terminology. Bridges have always fascinated me.

      As I mentioned to Jo, when I was born, our family lived in “Bridgeville.” We crossed bridges every day, in cars, on foot and on my bike.

      I was eager to cross that suspension bridge, but if she had been with me, my wife would have waited for me to return. I guess they’re not for everyone.

      I’m glad you liked the photos, and I hope you have a great week ahead. If it keeps raining, we’re going to need a bridge to get out of our driveway :-)

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  10. In general, I admire all bridges, and you certainly picked some good ones here. I especially like your suspension and covered bridges. There was a suspension bridge near my grandparents’ farm when I was a kid, and as a New Englander I love all covered bridges. Have a nice week even though it looks like you’re getting as much rain as we are. A ‘little’ sun would be much appreciated. ☀️

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    1. You guys have more covered bridges in your part of New England than we do I love seeing them, and I always study the construction. I like all types of bridges. I wish I had been able to find photos of the floating bridges across Lake Washington in Seattle. Crossing those was a unique experience.

      It looked like was clearing here, so I went for a walk this morning. I got soaked on the way home :( I hope you have a nice week.

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  11. I love the concept of a bridge, but there are limits to what I tolerate with physical bridges. In your gallery, that old black and white photo is a stand-out; what a face-full of power that engine is, coming right at me. That and the endless freight train are what I grew up with. One learns to respect those behemoths early on. I think my very favorite in your gallery is the covered bridge with Christmas trees. OSV? That’s beautiful.

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    1. The concept of carrying a train on a ferry seems crazy, but I know it is still done today, even for passenger trains in other countries. Personally, I think it would be fun, but I’d have to be traveling alone because my wife wouldn’t go with me.

      They covered bridge is at OSV, and it’s one of our favorite stops during the evening. I used to love it when we’d get stopped at a grade level crossing by a freight train. I’m not sure my parents shared my joy, but I was in heaven.

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  12. I love the arched bridges, but that one of the covered bridge and trees should be a Christmas card!!

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    1. Thanks GP. The trees in that covered bridge are full of Christmas wishes, hung there by everyone who walks through. It’s a very nice thing.

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      1. Even more so then that it should be a card!!

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  13. I love bridges.

    I have early memories of crossing the Portland Bridge (which I’ve learned is not its official name), which usually meant we were heading to New London for a VW bus, or station wagon full of groceries from the Commissary on the base.

    My wife and I walked suspension bridge like in a Vancouver-area park. Soon after crossing we encountered some black bear cubs foraging for thimbleberries. Of course first reaction in that case is “Awww…”

    Of course a nanosecond later it became “Awwww hell, we gotta get out here before Mama arrives!”

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    1. Haha – I can imagine that second thought. A friend and I encountered a bear cub in Smokey Mountain National Park. My friend wanted to get a picture, but mom showed up and we decided to move on quickly.

      Crossing bridges was a regular event while I was growing up. We couldn’t go anywhere without crossing a few bridges.

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  14. Great variety of photos, Dan! There’s something very appealing about old stone bridges.

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    1. The one in the featured photo was overbuilt to such a degree that is has no problem handling today’s passenger and freight trains. I love seeing that bridge, and catching a train as it goes over is a huge bonus.

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  15. I’ve enjoyed all the transportation photos, Dan. Hugs.

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    1. I’m glad, Teagan. We’re moving onto “Things” – things made of plastic. fabric, steel, wood, etc. It should be a fun series.

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  16. The train ferry…! What a great photo, but I would be scared to death on that. The 16th Street Bridge is a wonderful photo. Really, these all are. So different from one another. Who knew there were so many different kinds of bridges. Well done, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Lois. I have a friend who talks about being on a train that takes a ferry from Sicily to Italy. He was born in Sicily and talks about it as if it’s just like crossing the street. I think it would be fun, but I’d be riding by myself.

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  17. Where is that walking bridge?

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    1. In a park across the bay from Vancouver in British Columbia.

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  18. I love all your bridges, the first one is awesome, the train one is scary. Beautiful covered bridge. And the 16th st. bridge is intriguing. Actually all your bridges are really great, including the one on the book cover (nice touch!).

    [I used to go on the ferry from Genoa, Italy to the island of Sardinia to see my husband who was stationed there in the US Navy (we were not married and I lived in the mainland up north). That ride lasted 12 hours, from 6pm to 6am. I used to bring a sleeping bag and lie down on the floor (never got a cabin), and when the sea was rough in winter, I used to roll all over the place haha.

    My bridge is here

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    1. That’s a long ride on a ferry. It’s good you can look back and laugh.

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  20. Loved these photos, Dan. The covered bridge is special as is the ferry photo of you and Faith.

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    1. Thanks John. We don’t have many ferries in this part of CT. They still run to Long Island though.

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  21. Once again, a great selection. My favourites are definitely the suspension bridge and your use of the vanishing point with the broken symmetry in the foreground and the train ferry shot in black and white.

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    1. Thank you. I can’t take credit for the train ferry photo, except for recognizing a nice photo.

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  23. Grand old bridges, Dan.

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  24. I’d never heard of a train ferry before!

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    1. It’s a bit of a scary concept, but not all that uncommon.

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  25. I love bridges, Dan. Your feature photo is great. There are 11 major bridges over the Willamette River. My favorite bridge is St. John Bridge for its arch towers.

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    1. I remember thinking how Portland reminded me of Pittsburgh in some ways (until you look east toward the Cascades). I have lots of favorite bridges. It’s good to know I’m not the only one.

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  26. I love studying about bridges and the engineering of the towers and suspensions. It fascinates me.

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  28. Excellent selection Dan 😎👍 I was especially interested in that old Steam Loco and Train Ferry shot – I have the good fortune to own a copy of The Rutland Road by Jim Shaughnessy and it reminded me of some of the lake crossings and other risky endeavours carried out by the US Railroads in that area. It suffices to say that many of the ‘schemes’ would never have got past Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate in the UK 😅 Love the 16th street bridge 😎 Nice to see a Covered Bridge too – a very American thing 👍

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    1. Thanks. The early days of the railroads were chaotic everywhere. I am a big fan of bridges. We don’t have many ferries around here.

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    Great photos, Dan. I’d love to walk the Vancouver suspension bridge. How beautiful! And the photo of you and Faith is very dear. Have a great week! 🌞

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    1. Thanks Gwen. I always enjoyed visiting Vancouver. Our trip to Seattle was a lot of fun.

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  30. More great bridges! I really like that suspension bridge. And a train ferry? That’s a first for me. (K)

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these.

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  31. Great gallery, Dan. Best wishes for a terrific challenge.

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  32. Dan – we may have passed each other on the suspension bridge!!! So glad you visited our fair city!!! You are always welcome and Vancouver is awaiting your arrival.

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    1. I would love to return, Rebecca. I’ve been several times, but not since early this century.

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  35. Wonderful gallery and great photos, Dan. I love trains and water, so bridges are part of that ‘genre’ in my mind. Love the photo of the bridge, the canoe, the water and how you framed the photo with the trees, a majestic photo!

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    1. Thank you so much, Suzette.

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  36. What a great collection here! I’ve been on the Capilano suspension bridge many times. Always took visitors there when we lived in Vancouver. A nice memory for me.

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    1. Thanks Darlene. I didn’t remember the name. I remember seeing an ad for it at the hotel, but getting there wasn’t easy (I didn’t have a car and way before Uber). I took the ferry and a bus, but I’m so glad I went.

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      1. It would be tricky to get to without a car. But that little ferry ride is quite pleasant. So glad you got to see it!

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        1. I was relying on a bus schedule and I had no idea exactly where I was going. The bus stopped at the base of the little hill going up to the park. The driver was so nice. He explained everything I needed to know to get back to the ferry terminal.

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          1. That was so ‘Canadian’ of him. I was on a first name basis with the bus driver for my commute downtown. He even waited for me if I was running late and worried about me if I didn’t show up!! Of course, there are nice bus drivers all over the world.

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            1. When I was commuting by bus (a very long time ago) the drivers were always very nice. When I got on this bus, I didn’t even know where to get off. He picked the best stop and gave me directions up the hill.

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  40. Especially like the suspension bridge….a bit scary!

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    1. It seemed very sturdy. I just had to find it after seeing a pamphlet.

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  43. Your bridges are so photogenic, and each with a very different mood. I love the way you managed to get the sun to put a spotlight on that ferry near Seattle. Mine post is all about the Star Ferries in Hong Kong. https://elizabatz.com/2025/05/09/the-star-ferry-in-the-hong-kong/

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    1. I waited what seemed like forever for that ferry to reach the sunny spot. I love bridges.

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  45. […] Lastly, here are a few bridges photographs from my trip to Amsterdam last year. These are for Dan’s CFFC: Bridges and Ferries challenge which you can join in here: https://nofacilities.com/2025/05/05/bridges-and-ferries-cffc/ […]

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    1. Thank you , Jennie.

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      1. You’re welcome.

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