Last week I went to Durham, NC (U.S.) for a staff meeting and was surprised to see a new pedestrian bridge across Highway 147 at Alston Avenue.
When I headed home, I was ready to try for a few more shots of the bridge approaching it from the other direction.
Since the pedestrian bridge isn't opened yet, if you look at the shot above the people walking across the road bridge on the left hand side are sharing that with cars. When the pedestrian bridge which you can see on the other side of the road bridge is finished, that will be a better way to cross the highway.
The shot below is one I took after the staff meeting, when I went into the park which is below the parking lot.
The next shot is taken from the parking lot facing the building I had left after the meeting.
The next shot is also taken from the parking lot but I turned my camera a little towards the left.
The last shot taken from the parking lot is facing in a whole other direction to get the expansive sky into the shot.
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A lovely series of photos. Those pedestrian bridges are popping up a lot, especially across the busiest roads. Enjoyed this very much, thanks for sharing your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat that they do something positive for the pedestrians in your part of the world!
ReplyDeleteI see spring has arrived with lovely Easter flowers :)
Drive by photography. Gotta love it. You never know exactly what you're gonna get.
ReplyDeleteThe only times I've been down 147 recently have been at night, so I hadn't even seen this. But I know exactly where it is. Can't believe I missed it!
Beautiful shots. The pedestrian bridges will definitely help.
ReplyDeleteInteresting!
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful for pedestrians.
I just found out that my friend went back to raleigh. I am hoping that I could see that side of the country some day too.
ReplyDeletenice set of photo's... love the cloud formation in the last one
ReplyDeleteHimvad Gopalswamy Temple
Excellent post, Great photos!!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it seems there is a tiny resemblance of a portion of one shot with a scenery in another location oceans away; like on the 6th photo. The buildings though are definitely west. And the flowers - oh spring has sprung indeed!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have a pedestrian bridge!! And your photos are terrific as always, Carver!! And as always, I love the dark, bare trees silhouetted against those gorgeous blue skies and clouds!! Perfect! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
In Thailand, there isn't always a bridge available. And cars are far more important than peoples lives.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful blue sky makes a great background.
Interesting post. Very nice shots and would you believe I am so glad to finally see some daffodils blooming?
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. Those bridges are so helpful.
ReplyDeleteThat last sky shot is wonderful. I feel myself caught up in those clouds.
We have many of those in Portland, Oregon..glad they have made that one for the peds safety!
ReplyDeleteLooks like spring has started to sprung there too!!
KK
Beautiful flowers and sky - I think you're a little farther into spring that we are. And I know I'd be looking forward to the bridge opening if I were a pedestrian down there!
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful photo trip. i love the last one with the casted sky. :)
ReplyDeleteNice shots on the move! Thanks for sharing the pictures from you area!
ReplyDeletePixellicious Photos
A great series of photos. The pedestrian bridges are needed. Love the sky in your last photo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty part of the world you live in - must be nice. Glad to see they're doing something for pedestrians.
ReplyDeleteA staff meeting and great shots indeed.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Ramos
Love to see the old pedestrian bridges making a comeback - we had so many of them in Mass years ago!
ReplyDeleteNice to see your roads :)))
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots all special the spring flowers !!!
Greetings from Manila!
ReplyDeleteFirst time here, bloghopping from Euroangel Graffiti's blog :)
I'm awed looking in your part of the world through these photos... Nice shots overall...
You're highway looks so clean unlike what we have here...
Happy Easter to you...
thanks for sharing views from your drive ... interesting bridges, lovely yellow blossoms and beautiful sky in the last shot.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,