Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Living on an island


North North Bridge, pastel 11x14

100% of the bridges on Grand Island are rated below poor by the Thruway Authority. However, artistically, I would rate them higher, the arches and the curve are quite graceful, and the views are amazing in all seasons. My favorite time is early morning in Spring, when the river haze diffuses the colors of dawn and the horizon is just not there. The only color is brilliant, blinding gold reflected on the water where the sun breaks through.
Everyone is talking about the bridges to Grand Island; their truss support system is the same-but older-than the bridge that collapsed in Minneapolis.

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