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The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
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I took this underneath or shall I say between I-10 The Atchafalaya Basin Bridge . The Basin is approximately 1.4 million acres in south central Louisiana, making it American's largest swamp wilderness. The bridge is approximately 18 miles long with no shoulder and only 2 exits. Due to it's high accident rate the speed limit has been lowered to 55 MPH for 18 wheelers and they can only use the right lane.I personally believe that some of the accidents are caused from the beautiful view of The Atchafalaya that can only be seen from the bridge or by boat . It is breath taking as well as scary . Completely surrounded by water as far as you can see. Beautiful Cypress trees , Pelicans and many other birds as well as other wildlife. Fishing boats of all shapes and sizes . Beautiful sunsets and sunrises . The river was named The Atchafalaya by the Choctaw meaning Long River. It is no wonder that Baton Rouge's native son and famed photographer C.C. Lockwood has spent most of his life capturing this national treasurer deep in the heart of cajun country.

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::0930_23
03/21/12 1:27 PM GMT
I would never have guessed it was pronounced like this. I should have know from Hank Williams' song Jambalaya.
Cajun country is beautiful and I wish I had seen more of it for longer periods of time.
Great photo with excellent information.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Starry173
03/21/12 2:15 PM GMT
Enjoyed both the picture and comments.
Tom
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::RL
03/21/12 2:59 PM GMT
I really like it in B/W, great photo!
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::cynlee
03/21/12 5:18 PM GMT
No shoulder? Yikes. I would be doing 35mph and getting honked at if the scenery is as you say. Interesting view of the bridge from here. I like the composition and the black and white presentation.
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.stonewolff
03/21/12 9:55 PM GMT
Great shot! The composition is great...an adventure for the eyes....thanks.....
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::Ramad
03/21/12 10:55 PM GMT
A very impressive view Marsha. Such numbers like bridge 18 miles long and a basin that is 1.4 million acres in size can only be found in the U.S. Beautiful shot and thanks for the info.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.ovar2008
03/21/12 11:19 PM GMT
Awesome!.
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.Starglow
03/23/12 12:35 AM GMT
Terrific capture and great depth to your shot. Good work.
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.icedancer
03/23/12 12:59 AM GMT
Marvelous capture with such depth and like the way your standing between the 2 and making it look like the actual roads meet on the far side
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::Jimbobedsel
03/23/12 12:49 AM GMT
WOW! Great looking view from where you took this shot! Excellent work, Marsh!
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JB
.Jhihmoac
03/23/12 6:12 PM GMT
Atchafalaya? Indian name, I gather...Sounds like something Hawaiian-obscene tho (lol)...Nice presentation, however...
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