Northwest Frame of Mind

Weekly Photo Challenge: Wall (Deception Pass Bridge)

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Lisa

March 14, 2015

The walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds.
Theo Jansen

Whidbey Island’s Deception Pass Bridge is a wonderful example of Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s premise that the walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds. Dedicated in 1935 this beautiful cantilever truss bridge joined the National Registry of Historic Places in 1982 and today carries 20,000 cars a day between Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands. The bridge has two lanes for traffic and two sidewalks for anyone who would like to experience the crossing on foot and take a few photos to share back home.

If you’re interested in a short history of the bridge I wrote a black and white post about this area last year and if you’d like to learn more about the construction process and the surrounding State Park this Whidbey and Camano Islands website is full of technical information, local stories and historical photos.

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Wall.

42 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Wall (Deception Pass Bridge)”

carto

March 14, 2015

Clever take on WALL — and a beautiful photo of a beautiful location.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks so much for your visit and comments today, Carto. 🙂
  
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Lola Jane

March 14, 2015

Beautiful bridge, and thanks for including the info and quote 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks, Lola and you’re welcome too. 😉
  
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sunsetdragon

March 14, 2015

Thi sis a great shot of the bridge. We were on Whidbey a couple of years ago when our friend still lived there and we ended up driving across the bridge in the fog in the dark. Oh man that was scary.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Oh wow, what an experience… I’m not great with heights in good conditions and can just imagine being on the middle of this bridge in the fog.
  
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lingeringvisions by Dawn

March 14, 2015

Magnificent!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks, Dawn!
  
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themofman

March 14, 2015

“. . . the walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds,” I LOVE that notion!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Isn’t it great! His kinetic sculptures (strandbeest) are fascinating too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYGJ9jrbpvg
  
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Angeline M

March 14, 2015

This bridge is beautiful; that’s an incredible amount of traffic it carries every day!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks, Angeline! I was surprised to read so many cars travel through this area every day.
  
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Amy

March 14, 2015

Beautiful shot of this magnificent bridge!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks so much, Amy!
  
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milfordstreet

March 14, 2015

When I cycled through Washington State, I had to cross this by bicycle in heavy traffic. A pick-up truck driver saw me trying to merge in from the parking area where I’d take a photo and kindly let me go ahead of him. He held back traffic while I safely crossed. Nice guy. The photo of the bridge is one of my favorites from the trip.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  What a great guy, merging from the parking areas are scary enough in a car. I wouldn’t want to try it on a bike!
  
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bebs1

March 14, 2015

This is a beautiful bridge. So true, one should not put any walls between our imagination or otherwise they would just remain in our minds.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks, Bebs. 🙂 I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the photo and quote.
  
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Three Well Beings

March 14, 2015

I do hope someday to visit Whidbey and Camano Islands. I have always heard how beautiful they are. And sign me up for walking the bridge, too. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Walking the bridge was much nicer than driving it, Debra. If you ever get up this way I hope you let me know. 🙂
  
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Tina Schell

March 14, 2015

Beautiful, who doesn’t love a great bridge?!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 14, 2015
  
  Thanks, Tina!
  
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Mabel Kwong

March 14, 2015

Beautiful shot. The beauty of the bridge seems to overwhelm the beauty of the sky and the clouds. It may seem like a long bridge, but I’m all up to walk across it to take in all its grandeur and snap a few photos 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  Thanks so much, Mabel. 🙂 The walk across the bridge was a lot faster than I expected but the views were wonderful!
  
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D’Arcy H

March 14, 2015

This is a great vantage point to capture the awesomeness of this bridge! It’s a little nerve-wracking to drive over it with all the people and cars, but I have a hard time walking across it–it’s so dang high! Nice shot and quote!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  For some reason I was more comfortable on foot than when we drove over it, D’Arcy but both trips were a little stressful – I don’t like heights. 🙂 Glad you like the photo and quote!
  
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yprior1

March 15, 2015

I agree – clever take on wall – and nice historic bridge – looks mammoth form that angle

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  Thanks, Yvette. 🙂 It’s a pretty big bridge but I think the angle definitely emphasizes the length.
  
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  1. yprior1
    
    March 15, 2015
    
    🙂 and just adds to that northwest frame of mind….
    
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NeuronTree

March 15, 2015

I love deception pass, there’s nothing quite like it

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  I agree, Neuron Tree it’s a great place. Thanks for your visit and comment today. 🙂
  
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Paula

March 15, 2015

What a great interpretation, Lisa! Hats off for this glorious capture!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed my interpretation, Paula. Thanks!
  
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joannesisco

March 15, 2015

I love bridges – big and small. They really are quite marvellous feats of engineering … this one is no exception 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 15, 2015
  
  Thanks, Joanne. I can’t imagine the amount of work and responsibility that goes into designing and building each bridge. What a job!
  
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  1. joannesisco
    
    March 15, 2015
    
    When I would get really stressed about stuff at work, I would remind myself that no one was going to die if I made a mistake. It had a way of putting things back in perspective 🙂
    
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  2. NW Frame of Mind
    
    March 15, 2015
    
    I say the same things during difficult days. 🙂
    
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Tyrannosaurus Fir

March 15, 2015

Deception Pass is one of my favorite wintertime sunny day places!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 16, 2015
  
  Agreed! It’s pretty, easy to get to and always interesting. 🙂
  
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Mountainstroh (Tony)

March 16, 2015

We are spending the weekend in Langley this weekend and will be driving over it! Love Deception Pass!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 16, 2015
  
  Wonderful, enjoy your weekend in Langley!
  
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  1. Mountainstroh (Tony)
    
    March 16, 2015
    
    Count on it!
    
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