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.

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19 comments:

  1. bilsotOctober 17, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    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.

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  2. evelinaOctober 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM

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

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  3. ArtanisOctober 17, 2010 at 1:23 PM

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

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  4. Out on the prairieOctober 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM

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

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  5. Gerald (SK14)October 17, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    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).

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  6. AllisonOctober 17, 2010 at 2:08 PM

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

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  7. amatamari©October 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM

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

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  8. UnknownOctober 17, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Old bridges have a certain charm.

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  9. Rob SiemannOctober 17, 2010 at 4:46 PM

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

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  10. Sylvia KOctober 17, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    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

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  11. Brenda's ArizonaOctober 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    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.

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  12. BeritOctober 17, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    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.

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  13. Maria-DenisaOctober 17, 2010 at 8:08 PM

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

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  14. VirginiaOctober 17, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    In Greece? Well old of course!!
    V

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  15. AnneOctober 17, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    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

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  16. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaOctober 18, 2010 at 3:09 AM

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

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  17. jennyfrecklesOctober 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM

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

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  18. TheChieftessOctober 19, 2010 at 4:05 AM

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

    Interesting contradictions!!!

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  19. Pat TillettOctober 19, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    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...

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