Turning the Bridge

I've lived here more than three decades, but today was my first time to see the railroad bridge turn as a barge maneuvered through. The river pilot's expertise attracted a bit of attention from the riverbank as you can see men on the riverwalk (far left) watching below.

Blue and Gray

When the sun shines, January turns blue and gray on the Alabama River. I took this photo on the coldest morning in several years when the temperature dipped to the low teens.

In the foreground, Spanish Moss billows like a cape. In the background, you can see the railroad bridge.

Clear and Cold Above the River

It's Skywatch Friday again, and the skies were clear with cold temperatures the day I took this photo of the railroad bridge across the Alabama River.

The bridge is located just upriver from the Edmund Pettus Bridge, which carries vehicles across from downtown. I got this shot from the walkway at Diego's Mexican Restaurant...more about the restaurant later.

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Summer Scenes, Upriver

The late afternoon sun spotlights the railroad bridge upriver from Lafayette Park off Selma's Water Avenue.

The Railroad Bridge

The railroad bridge across the Alabama River makes a nice subject for photographers. Here's my version, taken one morning in early Spring. While this area appears to be wilderness, it is just east of downtown.