It amazes me low little makes a highway–a little concrete, tar, and steel“yet it is so important to us and plays a central role in every aspect of our lives. Nice shots.
I do not like those cross pieces underneath that seem to be holding up that heavy highway with all those people on it. I know it is safe but it does not look reassuring.
I have generally been inspired by the urban industrial landscape around me, as in [url=http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php?entry=entry080210-204555]this earlier post[/url]. I did not expect such interesting and provocative comments for this post.
I think the main supports of the highway are the big concrete columns, and the metal X's are braces, for seismic support. You see a lot of X-braces on buildings here, too.
The San Francisco Skyway (I-80) is relatively old, but made it through the 1989 earthquake OK. I might actually report on this in more detail in a future post. The history of the freeways in San Francisco, and their gradual demolition for seismic safety and other issues, is quite interesting.
And yes, parking in San Francisco is quite scarce, so you will find cars parked anywhere it hasn't been declared illegal.
…I never thought that San Fransisco is a very limited space coz' in order to park a car could do it under the highway? That's rare;) btw, if you got nothing but itme try to sneak-peak into [url=http://felinesophy.blogspot.com]http://felinesophy.blogspot.com[/url] and have ur vote:)
See yaw around!
January 26th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I like the view from underneath the overpass. Neat photo!
January 26th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
As much as I love nature photography, there is also something compelling about photos of man-made structures. Well done.
January 26th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I have been there many times. I appreciate the beauty of the underpass.
January 26th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Interesting shot, the urban jungle
January 26th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
I can almost hear the traffic…Jennifer
January 26th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
I don't know what to say ! But I was here … ! Lol.
January 27th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Great shots. It took me a second to realise that the cars in the second photo were parked!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Interesting shots! Haven't seen one like that. Happy WW!
January 27th, 2008 at 2:02 am
It amazes me low little makes a highway–a little concrete, tar, and steel“yet it is so important to us and plays a central role in every aspect of our lives. Nice shots.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Nice city shots! I love San Fran
January 27th, 2008 at 7:19 am
it's amazing where you can find art! happy wednesday…
January 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Heehee! For a second I thought those cars were driving through those big metal X-es!
January 27th, 2008 at 11:04 am
welcome to House Panthers Luna! You are a very pretty addition to our group.
If I could drive, i'd go nuts on those highways!
January 27th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
A day in the life of the city, nice shot!
Happy WW!
January 27th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I've driven on the I80 in the past, but never further west than Pennsylvania…
I like the pictures very much, that's a big bridge!
Thanks for dropping by, have a great WW!
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January 27th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Cool shot! Thanks for stopping by! Happy WW!
January 27th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Bridges are NOT cool. That's why we don't live in a big city anymore.
January 27th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
I do not like those cross pieces underneath that seem to be holding up that heavy highway with all those people on it. I know it is safe but it does not look reassuring.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
How amazing that it looks completely different during the day and night under those bridges;-)
January 27th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Arrrgh! Traffic. BTW, what was all that trusses doing in the midst of the road?
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January 27th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
It must be so hard for those drivers down there.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I wouldnt trust the bridge after the SF earthquake years ago. A little scary;-)…Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.
January 27th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Talk about using every available space for parking!
January 27th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I have generally been inspired by the urban industrial landscape around me, as in [url=http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php?entry=entry080210-204555]this earlier post[/url]. I did not expect such interesting and provocative comments for this post.
I think the main supports of the highway are the big concrete columns, and the metal X's are braces, for seismic support. You see a lot of X-braces on buildings here, too.
The San Francisco Skyway (I-80) is relatively old, but made it through the 1989 earthquake OK. I might actually report on this in more detail in a future post. The history of the freeways in San Francisco, and their gradual demolition for seismic safety and other issues, is quite interesting.
And yes, parking in San Francisco is quite scarce, so you will find cars parked anywhere it hasn't been declared illegal.
January 27th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
That certainly is an interesting picture and parking situation.
Thanks for stopping by and having a snowburger with the bbqing snowguys. They liked your laughter.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
interesting photos! happy ww.
January 27th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Yes, I noticed a lot of x's. Happy Thursday
January 28th, 2008 at 12:20 am
…I never thought that San Fransisco is a very limited space coz' in order to park a car could do it under the highway? That's rare;) btw, if you got nothing but itme try to sneak-peak into [url=http://felinesophy.blogspot.com]http://felinesophy.blogspot.com[/url] and have ur vote:)
See yaw around!
January 28th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Cool pictures ~ have a fun Thursday and a great weekend!
Purrs from the SnowForest family
January 28th, 2008 at 6:19 am
great pics – what a busy place
January 28th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Not sure what to say about photos either. Wonder why folks park underneath highways? :|
January 28th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Weirdly compelling… and nothing like it in my neck of the globe.