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Father Matt M

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Episcopal Priest & Rector, Pelham, New York

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Ponte Sant’Angelo, Rome, built in 134AD. Photo taken in 2004.

22.02.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mid Hudson Bridge

22.02.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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59th Street Bridge, view from the tram.

22.02.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of several private access stair-bridges to the beach in Montauk, NY, from residences built overlooking the sea. The stairways get partially or fully washed away, repaired, and rebuilt every few years. The erosion is obviously a challenge!

04.01.2024 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My understanding is that you basically get stuck in the tidal zone of the competing currents and either go nowhere or get forced into the rocks. Less of a problem nowadays… but should you wish to paddle… read on!

windagainstcurrent.com/2012/01/20/h...

03.01.2024 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hell Gate Bridge NYC. Photo from the Ferry. Hell Gate is a tidal zone on the East River that can be challenging to navigate without power propelling the boat. The name "Hell Gate" is a corruption of the Dutch phrase Hellegat likely taken from the Greek Hellespont (another dangerous water pass).

03.01.2024 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whitestone Bridge and Throgs Neck Bridge, New Years Day 2024… taken from the Ferry

03.01.2024 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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