Watchout for the No Tresspassing sign
Look closely for the "No Trespassing" sign. Yes, I saw it, defaced and all. But I thought I could at least claim stupid if I got caught - which I did (got caught and claimed stupid). Lucky for me, no citations.
While it is also obvious that a railroad bridge is a dangerous place - primarily because there is no place to go if a train comes - this one had strategic escape spots every 50 yards. They were in the form of little 5'x3' balconies, and although quite rusted, would have been better than standing on the tracks if a train came. Lucy for me, I didn't have to find out whether they would support my fat ass.
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lempkin added this photo to their favorites. (24 months ago)
lempkin (24 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic! Not just for the color and the composition and the vanishing point out there in eternity, but also for the wonderful (and funny) story that goes with it. Great work!
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♥ Dr Vogelmeisje (24 months ago | reply)
Living life on the edge...!
Again glad you made it back safely and without being fined. :-)
Ganga108 (Life is meant to be lived joyously) (24 months ago | reply)
You do take chances! A wonderful photo, well composed and wonderful colours. Love the story too.
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im_swts (24 months ago | reply)
Wow Matt! This is fantastic! I love a railroad bridge! I really like that you got on top and close up too! I was only brave enough to do that once myself, and within minutes before a train came by! Although I nearly wet my pants with excitement, it was still pretty scary and dangerous! Glad you didn't get a fine or worst! I love how this looks to end up in the water! Really is a super cool view! Good job!
kinpech (24 months ago | reply)
great take!, so cool didn't pay for it, I'm glad you post it in color, Color Power ;)
darkhairedgirl (24 months ago | reply)
Yeh, I'm not sure how they know someone's on the bridge but usually within a few seconds to a few minutes an officer will
show up. Even on some of the bridges that you think are
no longer in use.
Wonderful perspective shot!
parkcharles (24 months ago | reply)
Tis is awesome! I've always wanted to take one like this!
mathteacher... (24 months ago | reply)
OMG Matt......I thought you learned with that $800 photo you took in Galveston.....but this is a really cool shot which I know for a fact that Marilyn is going to be envious of. However, if she wants to go there, she is going to have to do it alone.....I'll try to keep the cop busy!
ניקולס (24 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot!!!
$800 Galveston photo?? Do tell :-)
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soonerpa (24 months ago | reply)
They are watching.
They are ALWAYs watching!
Matt, there is water below, isnt that escape troute enough? :-)
Wonderful saturated desaturated shot.
mlsnp (24 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Perspective and Symmetry, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
L'Ubuesque Boîte à Savon added this photo to their favorites. (24 months ago)
L'Ubuesque Boîte à Savon (24 months ago | reply)
FANTASTIC !!! Amazing work, Matt ;-))
This photo was invited and added to the Perspective and Symmetry group.
_Robert C_ (24 months ago | reply)
You took a calculated risk and came away with one fantastic shot!
g_gaal (24 months ago | reply)
Wow great photo. From where did the cop come? This bridge seems to be in the middle of nowhere.
Chris Arts added this photo to his favorites. (24 months ago)
Chris Arts (24 months ago | reply)
Wonderful converging lines and a great photo to boot. Matt - I know you're a good swimmer, always an option!!
John F Hark added this photo to their favorites. (24 months ago)
John F Hark (24 months ago | reply)
Very cool Matt and an interesting story to go with it. I too am interested to learn about the $800 Galveston photo..
parkcharles (24 months ago | reply)
Agreed, must find out about this $800 photo...I hope it is hanging on your wall
matthew_reames added this photo to his favorites. (24 months ago)
g_gaal (24 months ago | reply)
Isn't standing on the track, even though you are not on the bridge, also trespassing?
hou resident added this photo to his favorites. (24 months ago)
photomajik (24 months ago | reply)
I do love this shot Matt but have to fuss at you for taking it where you did. There may be little escape routes along the bridge but if you had to use one of them because a train was coming it is doubtful you would still be there after the train passed. More likely you would be in the water and so would the camera, at least I hope you would be rather than dead because I love your photography and treasure you as a friend....
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