FOLLOW MY SHADOW

From the left bank of the Tagus River,  a magnificent, red-painted, steel suspension structure crosses the bay and takes you straight onto shores of Lisbon. All you need to do is follow its shadow.

 

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25 de abril

 

 

Weekly photo challenge now appears on Wednesdays, but I will continue to post for it on Fridays. The theme this week is Shadow. Our blogger friend Restless Jo likes walks but she also likes bridges, and I am sure she crossed this one before. Please, join her for her latest walk in the south of Portugal.

40 responses to “FOLLOW MY SHADOW”

  1. Cool picture.. love the shadow reflection in the water!

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    1. Thank you for your nice comment 🙂

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  2. I always think huge bridges like this are such a marvel of engineering.

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    1. They are! And maintenance is tricky too. Recently I saw people working there change light bulbs. What a thrilling and risky job 🙂

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  3. It’s a photograph for wanderers the world over! Looking at it, who doesn’t want to cross that bridge? It’s superb, Paula! The clarity of that shadow- I really love it. Thank you so much for thinking of me. I opened my Reader, unsuspecting, to your lovely image. Yes, I have crossed this bridge but it was not a happy occasion. One day I’ll go back 🙂 🙂 Wishing you a peaceful weekend, hon, with as much rest as you can manage. And thank you! 🙂

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    1. Thank YOU, Jo. There will be happier days for visit I am sure. It took me decades to visit Lisbon where my dad passed away.

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      1. It would! Either that or a magnet.

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  4. Fascinating view… 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Drake. It is from the statue of Christ in (opposite) Lisabon 🙂

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  5. Magnificent – the bridge and your photo.

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    1. Thank you, dear Tish. So happy that you like it. 🙂

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    1. It is a special town. I am fond of Portuguese. Thank you, Anna.

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  6. What a brilliant photo.

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    1. Thank you so much, Suzanne.

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  7. That is a picture born to become a classic. It’s really absolutely perfect. What a shot! were you in a helicopter? Or up on a cliff? Amazing!

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    1. On the left bank of the Tagus river, opposite of Lisbon there is a sculpture (huge) similar to the sculpture in Rio of Christ. That’s where I took it from. Thank you very much, Marilyn. It is nice to know that you like it.

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  8. Fantastic, Paula! 🙂

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  9. As if the bridge itself wasn’t incredible the shadow makes it superb. Wonderful capture of one of our favorite cities in the world.

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  10. Hice un viaje a Lisboa con mis padres hace dos o tres años en verano, fuimos en coche y atravesamos este puente. Fue una impresión maravillosa: la anchura del río, la luz del sol que se reflejaba en el agua, las dimensiones del puente y la estatua del Cristo Rei.
    Tu post me ha traído muy buenos recuerdos Paula! 🙂

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    1. Que bueno, Eleazar 🙂 Q disfrutes de tu fin de semana!

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      1. Gracias e igualmente!

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  11. I love bridges, where were you standing to take this photo Paula?

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  12. A lovely view and a great shadow – the bridge looks very similar to the Golden Gate bridge.

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    1. Very glad that you like it 🙂 Thank you!

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  13. Terrific shot – what a beautiful structure remarkably shadowed!

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    1. That’s lovely to hear, Tina. Thank you very much.

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  14. I love that great clean span with it’s shadow. it’s many years since I went to Lisbon, thanks for the reminder.

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    1. That’s nice to hear, Hilary. I hope it is all good memories. Thank you for the nice comment.

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    1. Obrigada Paulo 🙂 Tens lindo nome 😀

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  15. Hi Paula – hope you are well?? Great view point….lovely shot.

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    1. I’m well, Mark. How are you doing? 🙂 Thank you for the comment. It means a lot.

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      1. I’m doing well but as is usual my problem is work consumes too much time leaving little time or energy for what I really love to do. When I do have time I make sure to go to your blog! Have a great day

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  16. amazing shadow 🙂

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  17. Nice shot!

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