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Subject: [Leica] IMG : Bridge explanation
From: phamard at numericable.fr (Philippe Amard)
Date: Wed May 2 11:29:10 2007
References: <002101c78ce3$d9f40020$b084f15a@GeeBee>

I guess that apart from the fun of the first pictures, you must have 
felt frustrating at them disturbing such a nice environment and 
peaceful, mirror-like waters.

Compationately yours ;-)

Phil...x


geebee wrote:

> The bridge in the previous shot is in use but it is very narrow and 
> further restricted by posts that will allow only small vehicles 
> through. In addition, the rise towards the centre of the bridge means 
> that those who get through the width restrictions cannot see what is 
> coming from the other side so vehicles frequently meet in the middle 
> and one has to reverse all the way off.
>
> For vehicles that are too wide and for drivers who wish to avoid 
> another car coming towards them on the bridge there is a ford. Some 
> drivers inch through the water to keep brakes dry while others see it 
> as an opportunity to go into Paris-Daka rally mode:
>
> Olympus OM2n : Zuiko 21mm f2 : Agfa Vista 200
>
> http://www.geebeephoto.com/2007/07101.htm
>
>
>
>
> --Graham
> http://www.geebeephoto.com
>
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