Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland
I suspect most of you will be puzzled by this upload and consider it a bit naff, but for me it marks a milestone. I've worked in the automotive and aerospace industries all of my career but these no longer excite me the way big architectural and construction projects do today. I'm fascinated by tall buildings and have visited many of the tallest buildings around the world, including the Twin Towers and Empire State in New York, Willis Tower in Chicago, CN Tower in Toronto and not forgetting the current record holder - the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to name a few.
My other interest is bridges, especially the iconic ones, which brings me nicely to this picture. If I was to say to you name the most recognisable and iconic bridges... how many would be in your list and could you name then?
This is my list, it's by no means complete but I think these are the standout five.
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney (1932) - not a unique design but as iconic as the Opera House and defines Sydney.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco (1937) - I'll argue this is the most iconic and instantly recognisable suspension bridge anywhere in the world and again defines the city.
Ponte Vecchio, Florence (1345) - if you like bridges this just has to be on the list... no arguments!
Tower Bridge, London (1894) - a true landmark and known throughout the world.
Finally...
Forth Rail Bridge, North/South Queensferry (1890) - not the first cantilever bridge in the world but when this was constructed, it was the biggest and today considered a symbol of Scotland.
I can now say I've either walked across, driven across, cycled across, sailed under and even flown low over them... and with this upload travelled across by train. It's my big five... let me know if you think I've missed some and why?
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