We build too many walls and not enough bridges.
Isaac Newton
Bridge– for this week’s photo challenge, Cheri asks for our take on the things, places, or people that connect us.
There’s scary bridges:
There’s interesting bridges:
There’s beautiful old railway trestle bridges:
There’s the water under the bridge:
And then there’s my favourite bridge:
Bridges connect things – people, structures, places and even bloggers.
I like to think that blogging is a bridge too – it connects us while spanning many countries, cultures and people of all backgrounds. Carry on blogging and maybe we can make the world a better place.
I’d much rather build a bridge than a wall!
These are just a few of my favourite bridge shots. I’d love to know what you think, leave me a comment below.
Deb xx
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I like to think of bloggers as bridges as most certainly my followers scan the world twice over….All of the bloggers I know are wonderful people and I am sure if we all united we could make such a difference the world over so come on lets all unite and knock down a few walls and build some bridges I know we could 🙂 Love this post 🙂
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These are amazing pictures! Bridges are such incredible feats of engineering (though I prefer looking at them to being on them.)
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Thank you!! I love looking too.
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Love all the bridge pictures, I’m a bit of a bridge nut myself!!!!
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Thanks for joining in with the bridge love!
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Such beautiful shots! And I love the metaphor 🙂
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Thank you!
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Absolutely stunning pictures. This is definitely a time where we need more bridges than walls.
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Yes, I agree with you!
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You are so right, we need more bridges and fewer walls! Beautiful shots of all the bridges. I agree (and love the fact) that blogging builds bridges. I’m connected with people all around the world. Not bad for a shy girl!
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I’m finding many readers are feeling the same way, just by the comments! I love being connected to people around the world through blogging, it’s so interesting Not bad for a shy girl at all!
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Bridges seem so much friendlier, don’t they?
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They do indeed!
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Gorgeous shots!
I think the functionality of bridges is so underrated. We often take them for granted, when they are so vital to our lives!
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Thanks for your comment, and I agree we undervalue the worth of bridges in many ways.
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Great photos, Debbie!!
I know everything has it’s place, but the bridges are the best way for people to connect! Now if only everyone was in it for the good….
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Exactly Jodie!
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I’m pretty horrified at our tendency in politics today to build walls vs. bridges.
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Yes, that seems to be popular reaction Carol!
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I love the idea of building bridges between people, but walls have their function too. It is important to set boundaries. Great photos, Debbie!
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Thanks Margaretha, I appreciate your comment and understand the necessity to have walls too.
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Love bridges Debbie and of course you have my sentimental favourite The Sydney Harbour Bridges (I was born in Sydney). Have a great week!
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Thanks Sue, you too!
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I agree that blogging can create an amazing bridge! I am very grateful for that!
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Yes it certainly is a good way of meeting people with so many benefits. I’m grateful too.
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Hi Deb,
How fascinating. I loved seeing all the photos of different bridges. I love the Sydney Harbour Bridge too, along with the old sandstone bridge at Northbridge, which was built by a relative of mine.
I really liked what you said about building bridges instead of walls and how we build connections through blogging. I have built so many strong connections all around the world through blogging.
Actually, a few weeks ago I heard about the Great Get Together in the UK to honour the first anniversary of the death of MP Jo Cox and I held a get together on my blog. I had people join in from South Africa, UK, USA< Canada etc. It was a great illustration of how blogging is uniting the world.Here's the link: https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2017/06/18/great-get-together-goes-global-moreincommon/
xx Rowena
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Hi Rowena, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my bridge post and photos. I really believe blogging is a great way of meeting others around the world. I’ll check out the link to your post. Thanks again.
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Wonderful quote to start your post. And I love that first photo, Debbie.
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Thanks Ruth. I enjoyed sharing my bridge photos and making the statement that came out if nowhere! That quote probably helped my thinking processes somewhat.
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Great post and yes building bridges are much strong that building walls both in and out of the blogging world. You have so many bridge shots!! Uncle warren would be proud
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I didn’t know I had quite so many bridge shots in my media library!! Thanks for your comment and yes Warren would be proud ❤️
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I love this for so many reasons.Your beautiful photography, of course, made me happy. I agree that we need more bridges and less talk of walls. And It never occurred to me that we bloggers are bridgers. I so agree!
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Thanks Linda, I really appreciate your lovely comment.
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