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BruceS
March 9th, 2006, 15:43
This is the bridge over the Tavy river in Tavistock, Devon UK. My wife was born in this lovely town. I was trying out my FIL's 50mm lens for the first time that day, and it convinced me to buy one! Just wish I had some filters that day, but there will be more opportunities to photograph the town.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/scubacowboy/Bruce2/TavyBridge1sized.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/scubacowboy/Bruce2/TavyBridge2sized.jpg

Cheers,
Bruce
rbt
March 9th, 2006, 17:16
Old world beauty, Thanks for sharing, Bruce. Cheers, Bob
BruceS
March 9th, 2006, 19:18
Thanks Bob :-)
Hockey Whino
March 10th, 2006, 07:27
Fantastic shots Bruce... makes me want to visit. One of my interests is architecture. The bridge is great, but I can see a church in the background that looks beautiful. You don't get that old world charm here in the states. Please post some more great pics!

HW
Ray MacDonald
March 10th, 2006, 16:55
Nice one Bruce. In return here is the Mississippi River Bridge (1901) in Pakenham Ontario. This 5 arch structure is the only one in Canada.
BruceS
March 10th, 2006, 20:03
Thanks Ray. That's a beautiful shot of that bridge you have there as well :-!
BruceS
March 10th, 2006, 20:04
Fantastic shots Bruce... makes me want to visit. One of my interests is architecture. The bridge is great, but I can see a church in the background that looks beautiful. You don't get that old world charm here in the states. Please post some more great pics!

HW

Thanks HW! Here's the church, though not the best pic.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/scubacowboy/Bruce2/TavistockChurchsized.jpg
Cheers,
Bruce
Ray MacDonald
March 10th, 2006, 21:03
Information Overload:
The church is called St. Eustachius - named after a 3rd century martyr and patron saint of firefighters.
It was built in the 15th century and would likely be called "Perpendicular Gothic" in style. The greenish colored "Hurdwick stone" was quarried locally.
BruceS
March 10th, 2006, 21:37
Information Overload:
The church is called St. Eustachius - named after a 3rd century martyr and patron saint of firefighters.
It was built in the 15th century and would likely be called "Perpendicular Gothic" in style. The greenish colored "Hurdwick stone" was quarried locally.
LOL, you're a walking encyclopedia Ray :-D And, right you are!
Cheers,
Bruce