September 3, 2011

Dong Bridge

Guizhou, 2006

This is a Wind and Water Bridge built by the Dong ethnic minority people in Guizhou province of China. I find it interesting that the first one I posted (here) ranks as one of the top ten viewed pages on my blog.

Linking with Sunday Bridges and Scenic Sunday.

34 comments:

jabblog said...

Beautiful bridge - and I looked back to the first one you posted as well. What pride those artisans have taken in their work to build such wonderful structures.

Tina´s PicStory said...

Looks really beautiful :)

Andy said...

Francisca, I can see why your previous posting has become so popular. This is not your ordinary run of the mill bridge.

eileeninmd said...

Francisca, what a cool looking bridge. The detail is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

Incredible workmanship and attention to detail. This, too, will be among your most popular photos. It is beautiful.

Darryl and Ruth :)

Jim said...

Spetacular bridge.

Lesley said...

Nice spot to be sheltered from the wind and rain.

Anonymous said...

wow - this is truly gorgeous!

T. Becque said...

Oh how fantastic a sight! I know I've said it before, but I envy you and all your travels :)

cieldequimper said...

The best I've seen in a loooong time. So beautiful.

Vicki/Jake said...

Everytime I visit here, I'm in awe at what you share. I need to visit more dangit!!

Anonymous said...

Fascinating bridge and I appreciated the link back.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

That was me! I hit send too soon ;>)

Twiggy said...

Amazing! Feels like it have been there for centuries?!

H said...

I knew I recognised the name!

It is a very impressive bridge. I love that it is not just functional. There is artistry and imagination gone into its construction.

Kay L. Davies said...

Beautiful, and the other one, too. Your photos are always so well done, Francisca.
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Unknown said...

It deserves to be highly rated. This is no ordinary covered bridge. Beautiful and very unusual.

Stacia said...

I love how the sunlight is sprinkling down, too. Wow!

Gerald (SK14) said...

Great looking bridge - sorry to hijack your comment box but I tried last night and this morning to put my bridge post on the linky at San Francisco Bay DP but I can't click on any links on the site - you and a few others seem to have managed it - I've tried using Firefox and Chrome but none of the links work so I can't even leave him a comment - I've no problems with any other site - perhaps if you can comment there you can let Louis know there are problems - I suspect I'm not the only one having problems - cheers.

Anonymous said...

I can see why it's a popular subject on you blog - I've never seen a bridge like this, it's amazing.

Kathryn Dyche said...

What a gorgeous bridge, neat capture.

Kaori said...

I'm always astounded by the beauty of architecture built years ago. I love how this looks against the green mountains. Is it just for pedestrian crossing or do cars cross it, too?

Crafty Green Poet said...

what a wonderful bridge - beautiful setting too!

tapirgal said...

It's breathtaking, and so exotic for those of us in the West. No wonder the first was popular. They are both lovely photos.

Pat Tillett said...

Wow! It'a an amazing structure. I don't doubt it gets a lot of hits.

joo said...

It's a sheer beauty Francisca!

Ms. Becky said...

oh, this is exquistie. such beauty and to have been able to capture it with your lens! the light and colors are amazing. you've seen so many exotic places and traveled so many miles. I hope some day you write a book! happy day to you Francisca.

Anonymous said...

Could it be because it's an excellent photograph of a fascinating bridge? Yep -- very nice Francisca.

Prompt for an exotic novel eh? Or perhaps a short story? Now you've gotten me thinking. Thanks.

Kala said...

Gorgeous image - looks like it's out of a travel magazine!

EG CameraGirl said...

It's a beautiful bridge. Lots of people are fascinated by anything Chinese and hey! You've actually BEEN THERE! :))

Halcyon said...

What a beautiful bridge!

When I lived in Jackson, my top visited page was Gatti Town Pizza. I think alot of people were searching for the address or phone number on the internet. :)

Unknown said...

I am not surprised - it's such a beautiful structure, in a beautiful setting.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE this shot, Francisca!

Carola said...

Fantastic, like a painting. What a beautiful bridge in a beautiful scenery.