24th PhotoHunt Theme 148: Bridge(s)
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February 7, 2009 – 4:06 am
popping..Perhaps the most popular suspension bridge in the world is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Not only known for its aesthetics but in the most unfortunate way has become one of the world’s most popular places to commit suicide. Yes, this bridge has its dark side and over a thousand lives have been taken by it. For 68 years, there’s been a debate to put or not to put a “safety net” in the bridge.
The deck is approximately 245 feet (75 m) above the water. After a fall of approximately four seconds, jumpers hit the water at some 86 miles per hour (138 km/h), which can be fatal. Some of those who survive the impact drown or die of hypothermia in the cold water. (Wiki)
Lethal Beauty, a seven-part series looking at the darker side of the Golden Gate Bridge reached an inescapable conclusion: A suicide barrier would prevent deaths. On October 10, 2008 the Golden Gate Bridge Board of Directors voted 14 to 1 to install a plastic-covered stainless-steel net below the bridge as a suicide deterrent. The net will extend six meters on either side of the bridge and is expected to cost $40–50 million to complete.
Sorry I never meant to touch on such a depressing subject but I couldn’t help not going that direction talking about the Golden Gate Bridge…
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that’s a magnificent shot of the golden gate bridge! it’s weird how people who want to commit suicide have the strength to drive or walk to the bridge and do the deed.
Wow what a beautiful treatment of an iconic bridge!
Hellooooo! Your bridge photo is perfect – I just love the colors in it
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Love the colors in this photo. Great shot.
your entry to this week’s them is by far the most interesting that I have read.
Stunning photo! Yes, it is a beautiful bridge.
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Depressing, perhaps…but interesting. And this is one of the most beautiful photos I’ve seen of the GGB!
this shot is awesome
very seldom we would see a red bridge…
have a great weekend
Well, the place always looked challenging to me. Thankfully, I have a fear of heights, so jumping could be only a remote idea
What a beautiful evening shot!
Perfect for a post-card!
That is a stunning photo of the Golden Gate Bridge. I grew up in northern California and have been over that bridge a few times. I have photos, but I’d have to scan them first, so I didn’t use any. I have another bridge in Colorado I did use. Thanks for stopping by earlier and my hunt is finally up.
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This theme is perfect for you! Having the most famous bridge for an entry….a beautiful shot too! Happy weekend!
What a gorgeous shot of the Golden Gate Bridge! I saw a documentary about the suicide aspect of the bridge. It’s a sad part of the bridge’s story.
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Your photo of the Golden Gate Bridge is very beautiful. That is interesting information about the “dark side.”
hey i’ve been there!
Wow! You’ve photographed this bridge with a great composition already.
I guess I don’t need to tell you anything for your upcoming London Bridge shot ;P
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