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Beautiful arch bridge in Windsor CT
Cheryl, Molloy (our dog), and I were just finishing up a day of photography in the lovely town of Windsor CT when we spotted this beautiful old stone bridge crossing the Farmington River. * “The Farmington River Railroad Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located in Windsor, Connecticut. Built in 1867 by the Hartford and New Haven Railroad, it spans the Farmington River and carries two tracks of the main railroad line between Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts. This bridge is notable for its architectural design and durability. It is constructed from locally quarried sandstone and features seven arches supported by piers and abutments of the same material. The…
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Blackstone River, March 2024
Occasionally I have business in Cumberland RI. When I do I often stop at the Cumberland River State Park which is directly behind the Cumberland Mill Condominiums. This location, by the highway and walking bridge brings me nothing but peace. I just take in the surrounding view as well as the rushing water from the Blackstone River. You can’t beat it for lowering blood pressure. The day I visited there had been considerable rainfall previously for quite some time and the rivers water level was several feet higher than normal. All the tree’s in the image and video were partially under water. I did not have my photography equipment with…
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On a weekday afternoon in early October I stopped by the Meriden Green as I had never been there before and was impressed by the foot bridge structure. My visit did not disappoint. This 14 acre park was quite beautiful. It’s many walkways and open greens allow for public recreation. There is a nice amphitheater with ample seating on one end. The brook running through the center of the park is a nice touch that adds visual appeal as well as some flood protection if I understand correctly. I wandered through the park from one end to the other and one side to the other. There were very few people…
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The Comstock Bridge – East Hampton CT
Cheryl and I visited The Comstock Bridge, which spans the Salmon River. It is located in East Hampton CT just off of Rt. 16 on Comstock Bridge Rd. Built in 1840 the bridge has undergone a number of updates. As you view the interior picture you get a sense of how much wood has been replaced from the original. It’s a very tranquil spot to spend a while and just reflect. You can cross from one side to another and go underneath the bridge which is often times the site of fly fishermen but not today. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and Nikon 18-55 typically at F11 and F16, Aperture…
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The Portland Bridge, Portland CT
To us locals it’s known as the Portland Bridge as it connects Middletown to Portland CT. However, its official name is the Arrigoni Bridge. This image was taken in Cromwell on the river bank of the Connecticut River. In the background is Middletown. Only about 1/3 of the bridge was visible from my vantage point. There is another complete arch to the bridge on the Portland side as well as “non-arched” bridging. There are two eastbound and two westbound lanes. The bridge carries traffic from Rt. 66/Rt. 17 and see’s about 34,000 cars a day. Construction on the bridge was completed in 1938. It’s length is 3428 ft. and 44.9…
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Olson’s Bridge in Deep River CT
While “barn hunting” in Deep River CT the Olson’s covered bridge (private property) presented a beautiful site on manicured acres of property. A nice winding road led up to the bridge allowing access to the other side of a small creek which fed into a pond. As this was private property I was forced to put a long lens on the camera and take my images from the road side. I understand that in the winter they put a beautiful wreath on the side of the bridge, which when snow covered, makes for a gorgeous wintry shot. You can rest assured I will be back when the snow flies. Photographed…
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Hop River State Park Trail Bridge, Andover CT
In 2012 this beautiful foot bridge was installed to complete a major gap in the rails to trails walkway which runs from Manchester to Willimantic through Hop River State Park spanning Rt. 316 below. Before the bridge was in place most folks were forced to stop and turn around as there was no easy way to get to the other side. Not any more. PLEASE NOTE: This image was digitally altered in the area the ground under the bridge for artistic quality. Photographed with Nikon D7100 and 18-55 zoom lens.
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Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge, Simsbury CT
Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge 1 Old Bridge Rd. Simsbury, CT 06070 Cheryl and I were driving all over Simsbury CT one beautiful Saturday afternoon checking off our list of “must have” shots. We were focusing on old barns and didn’t have this shot on our list. It was by shear luck that we happened by it and were taken by it’s serenity and beauty. It was built in 1892. For more information about the bridge go here: https://www.simsbury-ct.gov/culture-parks-recreation/pages/the-old-drake-hill-flower-bridge Photographed with Nikon D7100, 24MP DSLR and 18-55 mm lens @ 18mm. 35mm equiv. = 27. I/80th, f11, ISO 100
