I seem to have done quite a few posts on bridges. But Jake is back, so how can I say no? Jake’s Sunday Post is always a cause for celebration. I might even have to open another of those bottles of wine!
I love the violet hues of this photo. It was taken in Durham in 2011, during a biennial event called Lumiere. The light installations over and beside the River Wear were like nothing I have seen before. If you’re fortunate enough to be near Durham this November, I can promise you a beautiful evening of colour and sound when Lumiere comes to town.
Water flowing under a bridge will always hold me captive, drifting in the current. Where would it take me, if I let it? A lifetime has slipped past while I wonder. All just water under the bridge.
You probably recognise this bridge, but I can share a view of it you won’t have seen before. It hangs on the wall in my favourite cafe, Anazu, on the riverfront in Tavira. It’s in 3-D, though you really can’t tell from my photo.
Not that I’m often inside the cafe. The pavement outside has the view that I love. I have watched so much water pass under the bridge, but some will have seen very much more. I found this black and white photo in the Galeria Palace museum in the town. Times may have changed but the water flows on.
The evening light fades and the moon rises in the sky on a warm Summer’s night. I stand beside my bridge and look out to sea. I’m filled with hope that I might return. Well, who wouldn’t be?
It only needs me to remind you that Jake’s place is a good place to be, on a Sunday or any other day. Please click on the logo below or any link to pay him a visit.
restlessjo 
So beautiful and moody :). Was this the post you wanted me to see, Jo?
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Thank you! 🙂
Nope, it was this one with my English head on. https://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/thursday-lingering-look-at-windows-23/
Not sure I even like it now I’ve looked again. 🙂
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Me too, that first shot. Mesmerizing. And the last. Love that sky, Jo. And everything in between. 😉
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Won’t be long before I’m back with my bridge, Gem. And Catbird from Oman is coming to share it with me for a day or 2 on her way back to the States. I’m all excited. (and nervous!) 🙂
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Yeah! That Jake, he often disappears. 🙂 His appearance is a cause to party. 🙂
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🙂
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Wonderful bridge pics and narrative, Jo. That last photo is fabulous. The sky is really dreamy. 🙂
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It was the most beautiful evening, Ad. Looking forward to a few more pretty soon. 🙂
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An amazing photo, the Durham one – love it… 😉
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It was an incredible sight, Drake. I’m hoping the event will be as good this year. I was so busy taking photos I forgot to look where I was going, tripped over a bollard and cracked my head! Luckily the camera survived. I should have linked to the post about it, but forgot. https://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2011/11/20/celebrating-light-with-durham/ 🙂
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very pretty collection and i really love the purple hues in your images…adds a sense of peace. ♥
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Thank you so much. I was going to write on a slightly different theme relating to those colours but it was a bit too moody and introspective. 🙂
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it came out lovely all the same…☼sunHUGS!!
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🙂
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I love the picture inside the cafe, I imagine you might not mind giving that house room? The last pinky one is gorgeous, those warm summer evenings are one of the joys of being abroad in warm countries.
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Yes, it would fill a wall nicely, Lorna. Not long now- we’re back there on 7th JUly. 🙂
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