Railroad Swing Bridge I

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The rail line ends just north of where it crosses this old swing bridge, which leads me to believe that the bridge is rarely, if ever, used these days. This spot, about halfway in between the Hoan bridge and the Broadway bascule bridge is probably the most tranquil peice of riverway this close to downtown. The sound I am trying to capture here is of a sheet of ice clinging to the shore, creaking and poping as the water laps underneath it. There is of course, a variety of wildlife as well...