When it was constructed in 1882, the Kinzua Viaduct was the longest and highest viaduct in the world. It remained in active use for over 100 years until July 21, 2003, when it was destroyed by a tornado.
The path to the observation point gives an interesting perspective of the large gap where the viaduct used to be. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
From the end of the observation deck the twisted remains of the fallen trestles are sprawled across the valley floor. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
This wider perspective offers a sweeping image of the valley and the remains of the viaduct. Olympus OM-4T with 28mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
This view thru the remaining trestles offers an interesting geometric construction. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
The beautiful Victorian ironwork evokes images of a past age. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
The last standing trestle provides an interesting frame for the bare hillside beyond. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
This sweeping view of the remains of the viaduct is seen from the main overlook. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
One of the twisted trestles with Kinzua Creek running thru the valley floor. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
The fall wildflowers frame the remains of the viaduct. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.
This reminds me of the Martian walking machines from War of the World. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.
The twisted trestles lay across the valley floor. Velvia renders very differently from Provia. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.