Photographs of nature, places and objects that have caught my eye.

Φωτογραφίες απο την φύση, απο τόπους και αντικείμενα που μου χτύπησαν στο μάτι.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Bridges. Γεφύρια.

In Grevena area, north western Greece, there are many old stone bridges as the terrain is mountainous. A new motorway was built recently, going through all northern Greece from west to east. There are also many bridges built in the same area. Which kind you prefer..? the old or the new..?
Στην περιοχή των Γρεβενών, στην Πίνδο, υπαρχουν πολλά παλιά γεφύρια. Εχουνε κατασκευαστεί είσης πολλές νέες γέφυρες τώρα, με την διάνοιξη της Εγνατίας οδού. Τί προτιμάτε. Τις παλιές ή της καινούριες;
 Aziz Aga bridge.
Η γέφυρα Αζίζ Αγά.
Kagelia bridge over the same stream, higher up on the mountains.
Η γέφυρα "Καγκέλια", πάνω από το ίδιο ρεμμα, πιο ψηλά στα βουνα.
Two bridges on "Egnatia" motorway, in the same area.
Δυό από τις γέφυρες της Εγνατίας κοντά στα Γρεβενά.

19 comments:

bilsot said...

Απάντηση στο ερώτημά σου:
Τις παλιές γέφυρες για περίπατο, φωτογράφηση και σαν μνημεία,
και τις νέεσ για ασφαλή και γρήγορη διέλευση , γιατί έχω και υψοφοβία....!
Πολύ όμορφες φωτό, όπως πάντα ,
φίλε και ...γείτονα, Κώστα.

evelina said...

Καλημερα...Απο αισθητικής απόψεως σίγουρα τις παλιές...αλλά προχωράμε μπροστα τέλεισε αυτό το παλιό και ωραίο 45 μάστορες κ εξήντα μαθητάδες....

Artanis said...

Παίρνω τις παλιές, για την ομορφιά τους, τις νέες για την ταχύτητά τους...
Καλημέρα από ΝΖ...

Out on the prairie said...

Nice angles, the old are nice,but the new get you there faster.

Gerald (SK14) said...

The older bridges have an elegance the newer bridges don't possess. The older ones are distinctive too of their place. The new ones, especially from underneath, look just the same as ones all over Europe (and probably further afield too).

Allison said...

Gorgeous picture of the wasp, Costas... I love it!

amatamari© said...

A series very nice and interesting: I love the first three shots, really beautiful!
:-)

Unknown said...

Old bridges have a certain charm.

Rob Siemann said...

For aesthetic purposes, the old ones. For driving over purposes, definitely the ugly new ones.

Sylvia K said...

I tend to agree with Rob and Mandy, aesthetically I definitely prefer the old ones and these are so beautiful, but for an easier drive I would probably prefer the new ugly ones. Marvelous captures as always, Costas! Have a lovely evening!

Sylvia

Brenda's Arizona said...

Like Gerald mentioned, the old ones might all look alike. This looks very 'southern California'!
Nice, and a whole different view of your side of the world.

Berit said...

I like pictures of bridges, and I must say that I like the old ones best.
Have a nice week Costas, and thanks for all nice comments from you in my blog. I appreciate it:)

Berit.

Maria-Denisa said...

Beautiful bridges, althought I didn't see very much water under it. :)

Virginia said...

In Greece? Well old of course!!
V

Anne said...

Thank you Costas for all those nice words in my blogg, you makes me so proud handsome man :-))

Nice watching your pictures as well, spesial thos from chios, because i spent a sommer there for some years ago :-)

Warm hugs from Anne

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

Beautiful shots. The older bridges have such style and character.

Darryl and Ruth : )

jennyfreckles said...

I love the old ones - and those humpy back ones are fun to drive over - wheee!

TheChieftess said...

And yet, those old ones have certainly withstood a great deal to still be standing and in use today!!!

Interesting contradictions!!!

Pat Tillett said...

I prefer the old! Always the old...
There isn't as much character to the new ones. I'm sure they are more efficient and safe, but still...