Friday My town Shoot Out - Bridge(s) in black and white

I have to fess up. I'm the brave soul who suggested "bridge(s)" and the FSO Team suggested the black and white angle.

I'm going with the traditional meaning - being a structure over water connecting two bits of land. Okay, I know, the dictionaries would be much more specific and clinical but it works for me. One of the reason I chose "bridge" is my love of water. Another would be that I like functional architecture. And finally I walk over a bridge into the woods everytime I walk my favorite trail.

So, here are my offerings and I hope everyone has fun with the theme.

The Alexandra Bridge is a long way from where I live but I wanted to post this photo so I could tell you that it is also known as "the Interprovincial Bridge" because it spans the Ottawa River and connects Ottawa, Ontario with Gatineau (formerly Hull) Quebec. In the lower centre of the photo you can also see a small portion of the lock system on the Rideau Canal which links lakes and rivers between Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario. During the winter the canal is a popular place to ice skate.

Here is a wee footbridge that crosses a stream at Stonehaven Golf Club. It's a lovely 9 hole course out in the middle of farm country near Embro,Ontario - just a short drive (pardon the pun) from here.



And finally, here is a winter view of the start of my favorite trail.



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