Longest Bridge to Nowhere in Montana
May 23, 2020 11:52:33 #
The Koocanusa Bridge, which crosses Lake Koocanusa, is the longest and highest bridge in Montana. With a length of 2437 feet and standing 270 feet (depending on water levels) above the lake, visitors to the bridge get great views of both the lake and surrounding mountains. This bridge is just off the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway.
What's interesting about this bridge is that it really doesn't go anywhere. The bridge basically serves three purposes : 1) connects to a very small Amish community on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa, 2) provide a quick route into/out of the Yaak River Country when coming from Eureka, and 3) a handy shortcut for those recreating on the west shore of the lake.
I like the b&w treatment to emphasize the stark and remote man-made structure injected into a pristine and isolated mountain location... the contrast between the two seemed interesting... I also feel it needs Download to get the full story...
What's interesting about this bridge is that it really doesn't go anywhere. The bridge basically serves three purposes : 1) connects to a very small Amish community on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa, 2) provide a quick route into/out of the Yaak River Country when coming from Eureka, and 3) a handy shortcut for those recreating on the west shore of the lake.
I like the b&w treatment to emphasize the stark and remote man-made structure injected into a pristine and isolated mountain location... the contrast between the two seemed interesting... I also feel it needs Download to get the full story...
May 23, 2020 11:59:39 #
May 23, 2020 12:00:39 #
May 23, 2020 12:05:00 #
tommystrat wrote:
The Koocanusa Bridge, which crosses Lake Koocanusa... (show quote)
Very nice image and story. Thnks for sharing.
May 23, 2020 12:12:20 #
May 23, 2020 12:21:31 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
tommystrat wrote:
What's interesting about this bridge is that it really doesn't go anywhere. The bridge basically serves three purposes : 1) connects to a very small Amish community on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa, 2) provide a quick route into/out of the Yaak River Country when coming from Eureka, and 3) a handy shortcut for those recreating on the west shore of the lake.
And 4. was a source of huge amounts of pork spending by a politician.
May 23, 2020 12:27:41 #
May 23, 2020 12:29:44 #
Let’s hear it for pork : I only vote for candidates that can bring in a enormous amount support to the state.
May 23, 2020 12:48:05 #
UTMike wrote:
Looks good in the DL, Tommy! Any chance of seeing the color version?
If you insist...
It was mid-day and the lighting wasn't all that great, but this is it...
May 23, 2020 14:40:13 #
May 23, 2020 15:16:13 #
tommystrat wrote:
If you insist... It was mid-day and the lighting wasn't all that great, but this is it...
It was mid-day and the lighting wasn't all that great, but this is it...The B&W makes the statement, but the color is just darn beautiful.
May 23, 2020 16:19:57 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
I prefer the color as the water is beautiful. What are the two things in the water in front of the bridge?
May 24, 2020 05:38:41 #
May 24, 2020 08:03:24 #
May 24, 2020 09:10:32 #
Stan Gould
Loc: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Nicholas DeSciose wrote:
Let’s hear it for pork : I only vote for candidates that can bring in a enormous amount support to the state.
This is why we are trillions in debt.
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