Greetings from Porto II

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Greetings from Porto II

Hi everyone! Just a postcard form Porto, one of the most charismatic bridges of the city! I hope you enjoy this view of this extraordinary city where the past meets the future. In accordance with the Law of 11/02/1879, the government determines the opening of the competition for the “construction of a metal bridge over the Douro River, in the place considered the most convenient in front of the city of Porto, for the replacement of the current suspended bridge”. The winning proposal was the project of engineer Teófilo Seyrig, from the Belgian company Societé de Willebroeck.

Teófilo Seyrig had already been the author of the plan and head of the team in the project of the Ponte D. Maria Pia (D. Maria Pia Bridge) as Eiffel’s associate. This time he was the sole responsible for this work of the new and grand Ponte D. Luís I (D. Luís I Bridge). The construction works began in 1881 and the inauguration occurred on 31 October 1886). The arch comprises 172m of cord and is 44.6m tall.

Best wishes to you all! ;)

Photographer:	X João Medeiros Win ♥ ¤ ¤
Folder:	April 2006 - Postcards from Around the World
Uploaded:	2006-Apr-27 18:10 EDT
Copying allowed:	No
Camera:	Olympus E-300
Lens:	Olympus 14-45mm f3.5/5.6
Lens Adapter:	None
ISO:	100
Aperture:	4.0
Shutter Speed:	1/320
Focal Length:	14
Flash:	No
Tripod/Monopod:	No
Critique Level:	Dead Honest Critique

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