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Otira Viaduct
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The Otira Viaduct , Arthurs Pass, NZ, part of State Highway 73 which winds its way high through the huge mountains of the Southern Alps, joining Westland and Canterbury. This very steep part of the road in the Otira valley crossed an old landslide path, always prone to rockfall, snow avalanches and landslides. Construction of the Viaduct began in January 1998 and it was completed in November 1999. The extremely heavy rainfall and cold conditions must have made it a miserable task in the winter. One worker lost his life. . . . The original coach road was constructed in 1865 from Christchurch, to allow access to the West Coast Gold Fields . . . . Otira Viaduct Facts: *Length: 440 metres *Height: 35 metres *Foundation depth: 25 metres *Concrete volume: 5000 cubic metres *Earth moved: 80 000 cubic metres *Gradient/steepness: 12% or 1 metre fall in every 9 metres *Cost: 25 million dollars . . . . . Panasonic DMC-FZ7 . Thanks for viewing:) . Any comments,advice or opinions always welcome and appreciated.

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::Hottrockin
01/04/08 11:56 AM GMT
Gorgeous gorge gal!! That bridge is super cool and the whole scene simply fantastic!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::Dunstickin
01/04/08 11:59 AM GMT
Now that's one mighty bridge!!....men working on that would retire on their wages paid out for this!

Astonishing view of this very well taken...that scenery is stunning!...nicely done
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::scorpie
01/04/08 12:23 AM GMT
Another terrific capture and narrative.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::SEFA
01/04/08 12:39 AM GMT
Impressive bridge and so is the photo. Very well taken with great comp, colours and swtail. Great shot!
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.corngrowth
01/04/08 2:00 PM GMT
Lyn, both image and narrative are very impressive. Image is captured very well!
Regards, Cornelius
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::Roseman_Stan
01/04/08 2:16 PM GMT
Wow! Talk about a long and winding road shot!

Stan
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.0930_23
01/04/08 2:34 PM GMT
Excellent photo Lyn. It's amazing what can be done if someone wants to get from Point A to Point B bad enough. You've captured this perfectly with image and words. Love the angle. Congratulations.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
.Hotchpotch
01/04/08 3:47 PM GMT
It is quiet a sight I must say, really nice shot!
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.Inkeri
01/04/08 4:09 PM GMT
Fantastic scene and Wonderful place..Superb shot.
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.Ramad
01/04/08 4:19 PM GMT
It looks a grand sight from where you have taken this photo with those mountains in front blocking the way and the viaduct snaking through them. Beautiful!
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::jswgpb
01/04/08 4:24 PM GMT
Via duck ?? vi not a goose ?? LOL Couldn't help myself Eve. :) That is a GREAT job Eve, where on earth did you take that from ??
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::phasmid
01/04/08 6:38 PM GMT
Quite the accomplishment, and a very fine photo as well.

♦ :) PJ ♦

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.Genver
01/04/08 7:04 PM GMT
Very nice view,very good photo.
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::fogz
01/04/08 9:49 PM GMT
wow! that's an amazing sight Lyn - what an impressive fete of engineering!
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::razorjack51
01/05/08 3:11 AM GMT
What a fantastic perspective on this viaduct Eve! Very impressive, as are those great mountains! =)
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.sansoni7
01/05/08 12:43 AM GMT
Another marvelous landscape.
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.Jimbobedsel
01/05/08 1:58 PM GMT
I sure would love to be traveling across that bridge. It must be a breathtaking scene all the way. Nice work.

Jim
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Imagine you are there
::DigiCamMan
01/05/08 8:00 PM GMT
Great shot...just off the hook.
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.elliechappell
01/06/08 2:09 AM GMT
great post! beautiful :-)
ellie
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.dusa1947
01/06/08 5:49 AM GMT
WOW! And thank you for the description. This is a riveting capture and your history of it makes the visual all the more fascinating.
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.boremachine
01/06/08 3:31 PM GMT
if this street was wider it could have been from the north part of Italy, right next to Austrian border ;o)
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::cynlee
01/06/08 10:08 PM GMT
WOW!
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::ironjoe
01/08/08 5:11 AM GMT
American roads are frightening enough but this is insane..
Do you ever drive this??
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&mimi
01/15/08 9:24 AM GMT
I bet this is one beautiful drive (if you are not the driver :)...excellent capture and good way to show the length and the valley or ogrge that this bridge runs though....your commentary was fascinating to read as well.....to my favorites it goes! !
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