This sunset on the Parramatta River is viewed from what remains of the abutment of the first Gladesville Bridge at Howley Park in Drummoyne. The bridge replaced a ferry service that ran across the river from Abbotsford Point to Bedlam Point. It opened in 1881 and was a two lane swing span iron bridge, with a swing at this southern end that opened to allow through ferries, sailing boats and steamers with high funnels. By 1910, the electric tramway travelled across this bridge from the city to Ryde. The second Gladesville Bridge with a clearance of 30 metres was built nearby and opened in 1964.
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These are beautiful sunset pictures.
A sun setting over water can't be beat.
beautiful sunset
Great shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Gorgeous sunset over the water!
Another beauty of a sunset, Jim. The bridge railing adds to the shot.
the fence makes the photo even more wonderful
Great shot, I have always liked the old Gladesville Bridge.
Sorry I have not been around for a while and thank you for so staunchly leaving me comments in my absence. I have looked at a lot of the posts I missed and certainly like what I have seen!
You have lots of -sunset over water- opportunities in Sydney Very impressive!
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wow... i always liked sunset and never failed to relaxes me.
Beautiful remaining beauties of sunset ...
"By 1910, the electric tramway travelled across this bridge from the city to Ryde." Do older Sydney siders miss their trams? I would hate it if Melbourne's trams were removed?
Bellissima immagine di un tramonto australiano !
Sarebbe stato molto bello poterlo vedere da vicino !
Myriam
Hels, trams were gone before I was born, but I know a lot of older Sydneysiders who miss them.
A beautiful sunset off set by the railings of the old bridge.
Your sunset shots ... bring real peace to my heart.
Super sunset Jim, when you click on photo enlarge to and see all those apartments on the other side, what fantastic views they must have!
Very pretty sunset!
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