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Michigan Ave Bridge Lights

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Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue crossing the Chicago River here, looking south from below street level. The Michigan Avenue Bridge is one of 20 moveable bridges in downtown Chicago. Chicago has around 40 movable bridges in all, making Chicago the movable bridge capital of the world. 


The Michigan Ave. Bridge was completed in 1920 and played an important role in the city's planning. It is an example of a fixed trunnion bascule bridge - which later became known as the "Chicago-style bascule". The Chicago-style bascule was so effective that it was copied around the world.

Michigan Ave Bridge Lights

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Chicago's famed Michigan Avenue crossing the Chicago River here, looking south from below street level. The Michigan Avenue Bridge is one of 20 moveable bridges in downtown Chicago. Chicago has around 40 movable bridges in all, making Chicago the movable bridge capital of the world. 


The Michigan Ave. Bridge was completed in 1920 and played an important role in the city's planning. It is an example of a fixed trunnion bascule bridge - which later became known as the "Chicago-style bascule". The Chicago-style bascule was so effective that it was copied around the world.

comments (62)

  • Penny
  • United Kingdom
  • 2 Feb 2011, 01:59
Wow - like this one!
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 2 Feb 2011, 02:05
Its a beautiful image, Charles, and the bridge looks elegant.
Very nice shot Charles--love the reflections. Cool information on these moveable bridges!
  • sherri
  • Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
  • 2 Feb 2011, 05:38
Nice amount of HDR. I really like the result.
great result in wonderful dark light
well done, nice view. great job on the star bursts
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 2 Feb 2011, 06:54
I lived in Chicago for a year in the 60s, Charles, but never knew about these bridges. What a nice presentation!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 2 Feb 2011, 07:05
A fine structure Charles: well taken!
  • Pierre
  • Belgique
  • 2 Feb 2011, 08:59
Superbe lumières. Un beau mélange de température de couleurs.
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 2 Feb 2011, 09:23
This gives a warm and welcoming feel to the city.
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 2 Feb 2011, 10:01
Great night shot
Super night picture Charles.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 2 Feb 2011, 12:18
Stunning photo
I love the reflections on the water, well done!
Great night shot Charles, I like the lights smile
Great bridge isn't it Charles, and I like your processing here.
  • Harry
  • Germany
  • 2 Feb 2011, 14:54
Lovely color and detail everywhere. I like the starburst effect on the light sources.
  • george
  • Ireland
  • 2 Feb 2011, 15:02
Good to see you back again with a wonderful pic.
Beautiful shot Charles. It looks so lovely all lit up
This is spectacular.
Great photo with a gorgeous quality of lights and colours. Great!
Cracking night shot Charles
  • Otto K.
  • United States
  • 2 Feb 2011, 19:40
really nice light in this.
Fine bit of hdr by the looks of it, Charles.
Amazing night show!
Super sharp image.
I'd like to see Chicago for one day this whole explosion of light, like a thousand fires burning mountains! It's a wonderful shot.
Stunning night capture with golden light and tones!
Love the vibrant light in this shot.
Spectacular night image, really like the angle of the bridge leading into this image. Beautiful reflections along with excellent details of the architecture.
  • Sidney
  • Philippines
  • 4 Feb 2011, 02:33
Impressive night shot ! Awesome mood and colors !
  • Marcie
  • United States
  • 4 Feb 2011, 12:51
Fantastic light in this. Love your framing and point-of-view. Terrific image!
A great shot w/beautiful light! With this light the bridge looks like lightweight (smile)
  • Candace
  • United States
  • 7 Feb 2011, 02:29
Oh, my!!!!! Lovely. I love Chicago and enjoy seeing the beauty of it thru your eyes.
Wow this is a classic one, I like it!
Wow...amazing image, excellent work! Best regards, Andrei.
  • Zhu
  • Canada
  • 13 Feb 2011, 14:32
Great night shot! Love the little lights and the bridge. Great long exposure.
Wow, an amazing capture Charles! Well done.
My work seems going back to normal slowly so I'll try and visit you more often.
  • jpla
  • Anjou
  • 16 Feb 2011, 09:08
Jolie photo nocturne ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
  • jasp
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 22 Feb 2011, 19:19
Great night shot... striking colours.ecrnt
  • Chris B
  • Netherlands
  • 25 Feb 2011, 21:36
Great night shot! Love the little lights and the bridge. Great long exposure
  • Anna
  • Canada
  • 28 Feb 2011, 21:29
Stunning night photograph!
Thank you for sharing.
Anna smile
  • Clif
  • United States
  • 3 Mar 2011, 03:34
Beautiful shot, Charles. The lights in particular are stunning!
  • Céline
  • United States
  • 4 Mar 2011, 07:07
Beautiful composition and night shot !
  • crash
  • United States
  • 18 Mar 2011, 00:51
nice capture! love that glow
This is a cracker Charles
The vivid yellow/amber tones surely adds some drama to the image. Great shot!

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  • tede
  • Germany
  • 27 Mar 2011, 16:57
Fantastic image, the light is great and splendid processing. Good day.
  • AigarsR
  • Latvia
  • 29 Mar 2011, 22:06
Excellent nightshot !
  • Mia
  • United States
  • 31 Mar 2011, 03:08
Stunning night shot, everything is dead on great! I look forward to more pictures on Flickr smile Good luck to you, Charles!
  • Rolf
  • Sweden
  • 2 Apr 2011, 10:21
Spectacular light and excellent colours. Perfect details of the architecture.
  • Steven
  • Chicagoland
  • 16 Apr 2011, 05:50
Beautiful nighttime capture of one of my favorite bridges in Chicago. Despite its recent renaming, it's still the Michigan Avenue Bridge to me. smile
a wonderful Image! Superb lightening:
Wonderful photo, particularly with these colours and lights.
  • jpla
  • Anjou
  • 1 Jun 2011, 08:49
Bravo ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
Magnificent, colors are really wonderful. A+ VAL smile
  • Furax
  • France
  • 2 Jul 2011, 20:17
Great lights !!!!!
Cool colors !!!
Terrific image- you captured this awesome bridge so well!
Excellent photo!
Wonderful light and color
Excellent and expressive photo
bravo bravo bravo!
  • Ben
  • Germany
  • 15 Nov 2011, 11:46
Gorgeous shot!
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