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Metro bridge in San Juan de Aznalfarache — captured with long exposure, where concrete pillars and catenary lines stretch over the calm Guadalquivir, blending motion and stillness in Seville’s southern edge.
Discover Seville's layered landscape where industry, high-voltage lines, and the Centenario Bridge converge by the Guadalquivir River.
This steel structure in San Juan de Aznalfarache spans the Guadalquivir River, showcasing its 1934 engineering and flood resistance.
Standing 16 stories tall and weighing 11 million pounds, Big Brutus is a giant symbol of America’s industrial past! Built in 1962, this electric mining shovel once stripped coal from the earth in Southeast Kansas. Though it stopped operating in 1974, it now stands as a museum and monument in Mineral, Kansas—a tribute to the coal miners and the era of massive machinery. A true roadside marvel worth the visit!
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San Francisco - July 18, 2007: A stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge, a famous landmark and engineering marvel in San Francisco, California. The bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting San Francisco and Marin County. The bridge is painted in a distinctive orange-red color, and has two towers that rise above the water. The bridge is surrounded by the blue sky and the bay, creating a contrast and a sense of beauty. This is an iconic image for San Francisco, California or bridge themes.
Framed by a brooding sky and grounded in sweeping geometry, the Gateway Arch pierces upward with effortless elegance. Standing at 630 feet, this stainless steel monument is the tallest arch in the world—and the tallest man-made structure in the Western Hemisphere outside of New York City.
Designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and completed in 1965, the Arch honours the westward expansion of the United States and serves as the centrepiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
In this shot, the low perspective exaggerates its colossal scale while the soft, overcast light reflects off its brushed surface—making the whole scene feel otherworldly, like a monument to ambition itself.
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The towering white concrete base of the Alamillo Bridge stands majestically at twilight, capturing the last light against its angular shape.
The Alcántara Bridge majestically spans the Tagus River at twilight, highlighting its historic architecture and serene beauty.
Discover the stunning Renaissance design of Alcántara Bridge's central arch in Cáceres, framed by a clear sky.
Against a golden sunset, Alamillo Bridge's harp-like cables rise, highlighting its unique design and beauty in Seville.
Against a golden sunset, Alamillo Bridge's harp-like cables rise, highlighting its unique design and beauty in Seville.
The central arch of Alcántara Bridge in Extremadura features Emperor Charles V's emblem, reflecting Roman engineering and imperial heritage.
The central arch of Alcántara Bridge in Extremadura features Emperor Charles V's emblem, reflecting Roman engineering and imperial heritage.
September 11, 2024 - Glen Canyon Dam, rising 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust-colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the West.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a ‘bank account’ of water that is drawn on in times of drought. This stored water has made it possible to successfully weather extended dry periods by sustaining the needs of cities, industries, and agriculture throughout the West.
Hydroelectric power produced by the dam’s eight generators helps meet the electrical needs of the West’s rapidly growing population. With a total capacity of 1,320 megawatts, Glen Canyon Powerplant produces around five billion kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually which is distributed by the Western Area Power Administration to Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska. In addition, revenues from production of hydropower help fund many important environmental programs associated with Glen and Grand canyons.
The designation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1972, underscores the value and importance of the recreation benefits associated with Lake Powell and the Colorado River downstream of the dam. The recreation area is managed by the National Park Service.
Glen Canyon Dam is the key water storage unit of the Colorado River Storage Project, one of the most complex and extensive river resource developments in the world. Without it, development of the Upper Colorado River Basin states’ portion of the Colorado River would not have been possible." Previous description: www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc/
September 11, 2024 - Glen Canyon Dam, rising 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust-colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the West.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a ‘bank account’ of water that is drawn on in times of drought. This stored water has made it possible to successfully weather extended dry periods by sustaining the needs of cities, industries, and agriculture throughout the West.
Hydroelectric power produced by the dam’s eight generators helps meet the electrical needs of the West’s rapidly growing population. With a total capacity of 1,320 megawatts, Glen Canyon Powerplant produces around five billion kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually which is distributed by the Western Area Power Administration to Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska. In addition, revenues from production of hydropower help fund many important environmental programs associated with Glen and Grand canyons.
The designation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1972, underscores the value and importance of the recreation benefits associated with Lake Powell and the Colorado River downstream of the dam. The recreation area is managed by the National Park Service.
Glen Canyon Dam is the key water storage unit of the Colorado River Storage Project, one of the most complex and extensive river resource developments in the world. Without it, development of the Upper Colorado River Basin states’ portion of the Colorado River would not have been possible." Previous description: www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc/
September 12, 2024 - A large load is being transported on the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge in this shot. Seen while shooting from the deck of the Canyon Princess as we cruise on Lake Powell.
Shukhov Radio Tower, Moscow, 1920. Russian civil war is in full swing. Communism is going to be the new reality. The old way of living will soon enough become a part of history.
Woven peasant basket is a vivid example of imperial Russian era, in particular, a life of a peasant. An engineer named Shukhov, after thorough analysis of a traditional basket, concludes that very same structure that a basket has can solidify huge constructions made from steel. Shukhov made a breakthrough… soviets now have a landmark in the history of structural engineering…
2025 the Tower is still on its place in Moscow, standing there as a child of the two notable eras.
September 11, 2024 - A view of the Glen Canyon Dam from the Glen Canyon Dam Bridge. The thoughtful designers of the fencing left slots to give photographers unencumbered views.
San Francisco - May 9. 2009: The iconic Bay Bridge from the water, showcasing its majestic architecture and surrounding scenery. missionbaysf.blogspot.com/
September 11, 2024 - Glen Canyon Dam, rising 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust-colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the West.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a ‘bank account’ of water that is drawn on in times of drought. This stored water has made it possible to successfully weather extended dry periods by sustaining the needs of cities, industries, and agriculture throughout the West.
Hydroelectric power produced by the dam’s eight generators helps meet the electrical needs of the West’s rapidly growing population. With a total capacity of 1,320 megawatts, Glen Canyon Powerplant produces around five billion kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually which is distributed by the Western Area Power Administration to Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska. In addition, revenues from production of hydropower help fund many important environmental programs associated with Glen and Grand canyons.
The designation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1972, underscores the value and importance of the recreation benefits associated with Lake Powell and the Colorado River downstream of the dam. The recreation area is managed by the National Park Service.
Glen Canyon Dam is the key water storage unit of the Colorado River Storage Project, one of the most complex and extensive river resource developments in the world. Without it, development of the Upper Colorado River Basin states’ portion of the Colorado River would not have been possible." Previous description: www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc/
September 11, 2024 - Glen Canyon Dam, rising 710 feet above bedrock within the steep, rust-colored sand-stone walls of Glen Canyon, was constructed to harness the power of the Colorado River in order to provide for the water and power needs of millions of people in the West.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second highest concrete-arch dam in the United States, second only to Hoover Dam which stands at 726 feet. The 25.16 million acre-feet of water storage capacity in Lake Powell, created by Glen Canyon Dam, serves as a ‘bank account’ of water that is drawn on in times of drought. This stored water has made it possible to successfully weather extended dry periods by sustaining the needs of cities, industries, and agriculture throughout the West.
Hydroelectric power produced by the dam’s eight generators helps meet the electrical needs of the West’s rapidly growing population. With a total capacity of 1,320 megawatts, Glen Canyon Powerplant produces around five billion kilowatt-hours of hydroelectric power annually which is distributed by the Western Area Power Administration to Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska. In addition, revenues from production of hydropower help fund many important environmental programs associated with Glen and Grand canyons.
The designation of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in 1972, underscores the value and importance of the recreation benefits associated with Lake Powell and the Colorado River downstream of the dam. The recreation area is managed by the National Park Service.
Glen Canyon Dam is the key water storage unit of the Colorado River Storage Project, one of the most complex and extensive river resource developments in the world. Without it, development of the Upper Colorado River Basin states’ portion of the Colorado River would not have been possible." Previous description: www.usbr.gov/uc/rm/crsp/gc/