Pick a fence - any fence

HFF all!

This is the Severn Bridge - the original, authentic, road crossing between England and Wales, replacing the ferry. It was part of the M4, the main arterial route between the two countries. Years later as the bridge aged and the volume of traffic having increased substantially it was decided a new bridge was essential. The M4 was diverted to the new bridge and the existing motorway renamed the M48. Still open, joining the M4 on the other side of the river, and taking traffic mainly to and from the northern M5 to my mind this bridge is the more beautiful of the two R. Severn crossings.
I vividly remember watching this bridge being built, a marvel of engineering of its time.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Amelia, Bergfex, Annemarie, Malik Raoulda and 40 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice perspective Maggs, it's problem comes with the bad weather as it has to close quite often,
HFF and a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

I remember the terrible crash in fog in the late 70's, we got a little busy in Frenchay Hospital.

2 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Good work, love it.
Have a nice weekend, and stay safe.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thanks June

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well composed.
HFF and a happy weekend.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Cheers Jaap.

2 years ago.

Dinesh ^club

Beautiful image. Thanks for the "write" HFF

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

You're welcome Dinesh. Thank you too

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

Well, best viewd wide not to miss any of them ! HFF Maggs

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thanks Isabel. Didn't realise there were that many til I saw it on the computer!

2 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Very impressive shot. HFF, wish you a sunny weekend !

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thanks Percy

2 years ago.

Nick Weall ^club

Hi Maggs, I too spent 18 months living in Beachley Barracks during which time the cables were spun and the first road sections floated and winched up into position, it was fascinating to watch and there was little else to gaze out of our windows at.
It was a fantastic location. I first arrived there in January 1963 in the big freeze which lasted it seemed for ever.
HFF & I agree that this bridge is the better looking one, although they are both great.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Nick Weall ^club

Don't really know why but I feel an affinity to this bridge.

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

A great Image Maggs great pov.
HFF have a great weekend.
TOZ

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

My grandson insisted we had to walk along the bridge - I refused to walk the whole length!

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A great perspective............and captured in fantastic detail. Like you say, a marvel of engineering!

Enjoy the rest of the day Maggie.............and have a lovely weekend.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Cheers Keith.

2 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

A super shot Maggs - yes it is a beautiful bridge, - though I believe it was sometimes closed to high sided vehicles in high winds.

HFF and have a good weekend

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

The "new bridge" was designed with the cross winds in mind and is less affected.

2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

So I would pick the cables fence of this impressive bridge;-)) HFF Maggs.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Good choice!

2 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

HFF Maggie

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

And to you Dan

2 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

Superb shot, HFF & HWE !

Se anche a Genova fossero stati prudenti come lì da voi il ponte Morandi non sarebbe crollato facendo così tante vittime.
Infatti c'era un progetto per costruire una via parallela che snellisse il traffico, ma certi politici dissero di no, che non ce n'era bisogno, gli stessi politici che poi si riempirono la bocca dopo la tragedia chiedendo a gran voce di trovare i responsabili :(((

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

That was indeed a tragedy Nora

2 years ago.

cammino ^club

Interesting construction. HFF!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to cammino ^club

It was a design first when it was built

2 years ago.

Janet Brien ^club

Wowwww...this is really cool and very interesting to read about too. Watching the building--or rebuildings--of bridges is totally fascinating. I really like this shot and all of the interesting angles and details. Fences everywhere! :D HFF!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Janet Brien ^club

I try to please!!! ...

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Interessante HFF Maggy Mooi WE

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Merci Fred!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

An interesting P.o.V here Maggs. Still a wonderful Iconic bridge that I have never had the chance to photograph. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

You'll have to come south Herb!

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I think this is the more beautiful of the two as well. I love your perspective here!
We are hoping to go to Wales sometime soon to see friends...now that we are allowed in!

HFF and wish you a good weekend.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Enjoy your visit, I love Wales

2 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

Hi Maggs,

A great perspective of the bridge here!
And of course a lot of fences...

Thank you for the nice information. I know most of Wales, but not this place.
HFF and have a great weekend! Stay safe.

Best wishes
Füsun

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

You seem to have been everywhere Füsun, how come you travel so much? I'm just jealous ...

2 years ago.

Berny ^club

great fence!
HFF and a happy weekend, Maggy!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thanks Berny

2 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Bel ouvrage et belle image Magie, HFF également.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Merci beaucoup, Jocelyne

2 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Interessante Technik!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Maggs!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Danke Trester

2 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Maggs
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition
I have been over and photographed both bridges for various work projects, but not got anything as nice as this one!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Very kind of you Peter

2 years ago.

cp_u ^club

I picked mine…
HFF :-))

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to cp_u ^club

Glad you found one you like!

2 years ago.

Esther ^club

Lots of fencing here. HFF!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Spoilt for choice!

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

A good angle to see the cabling there Maggs. I have walked the Humber bridge a few times and studied the structure and cables - brilliant engineering on these things // Have a good late 'HFF' and a fine weekend too - from Dj.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks David. I've driven over the Humber bridge but didn't stop, it's another beauty.

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Btw... good wishes to you on your eyes treatment... I do hope that all will be fine and improved...
keep well too - and go steady.. Cheers from ...... Dj.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Bless you David, it should be happening at the end of September. In the meantime I'm so missing taking photographs I've bought a second hand Olympus that I can have on auto and actually see the screen (almost)!!

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

John FitzGerald ^club

Great shot.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to John FitzGerald ^club

Thanks John

2 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Awesome perspective! HFF! Stay well!

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2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Cheers William

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Beautifully composed and a good selection of fences! Slightly belated HFF, stay safe and have a great weekend.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thanks George, it's never too late Happy Fence Saturday!

2 years ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Da un poco de vértigo. HFF.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

I certainly wouldn't climb up there but the maintenance chaps do.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Very well seen and presented ! HFF and a good weekend ahead !

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thanks Ulrich, you too!

2 years ago.

Annalia S.

Indeed enough fences for the picking, Maggs! And all kinds of nice angles and lines in your composition, too.
Belated HFF!

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to Annalia S.

Thanks Annalia

2 years ago.

RHH

Nice photo and information and plenty of fences.

2 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club has replied to RHH

Glad you like it Ron

2 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Wonderful image !!!
Enjoy a great new week dear friend.

2 years ago.

Bergfex ^club

HFF - and a nice weekend!

2 years ago.

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