Memphis TN Mississippi Reflections The Hernando De Soto Bridge M Bridge Architectural Bridge Art
by Reid Callaway
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Memphis TN Mississippi Reflections The Hernando De Soto Bridge M Bridge Architectural Bridge Art
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Reid Callaway
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Mississippi Reflections......by Reid Callaway
The Hernando De Soto Bridge
M Bridge Memphis TN Night Imagery Art
I took this image from the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River, after walking a mile or more thru a plowed field at 2 am in the morning to reach the bank of this mighty river. I think it was worth it! Enjoy!
Thank you to the buyer from Quebec, Canada for the purchase of my image, "Mississippi Reflections." This image was etched into glass and used as the centerpiece behind the bar in the Le Memphis Cabaret, Trois-Revieres(Quebec) Canada. May this image be a conversation starter and a source of pride for the new owners.
The Hernando De Soto Bridge opened in 1973 and carries more than 55,000 vehicles each day. It is referred to as the "M" Bridge because the arches resemble the letter M. Many Memphians call it the "New Bridge" simply because it's newer than the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. And it's also referred to, with a slight wink, as "The Dolly Parton Bridge." The bridge is named for 16th century Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto who explored this stretch of the Mississippi River, and died south of Memphis. Because the I-40 crossing over the Mississippi is a vital structure for the traffic and freight in America, it was determined in the 1990's that the Hernando De Soto Bridge should be retrofitted to withstand an earthquake. Several phases of the project have been completed. This project is federally funded at 80% and the total cost will be in excess of $175 million.
At night, the bridge is illuminated by 200 sodium vapor lights along its "M" structure. The big "M" on the bridge has become a symbol of the city. It was first lit in 1986 after $373,000 in private funds had been raised to fund the cost and installation of the lights. Pilots complained that the lights made navigation through the piers difficult because the lights reflected on the water. The city installed a remote switch to toggle the lights on and off briefly while a vessel passes under the bridge.
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Comments, Likes and Favorites are appreciated... :-)
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Clyde Henderson for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 6/28/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from College Station, TX for the purchase of my image, "Mississippi Reflections" printed on a Spiral Notebook! May this image be a Blessing to you and your Spiral Notebook a joy and conversation piece for years to come! 3/20/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you Starving Artist for featuring my artwork in our group... Starving Artist Photography! 8/4/2019
Reid Callaway
hank you also Jan for enjoying my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 11/8/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you Jan Mulherin for featuring my artwork in our group....Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections”! 11/8/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you Sandra for your kind words and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 11/8/2018
Sandra Huston
Stunning capture Reid, congrats on your feature in the group: Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors! fav
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. If enabled, your image will also be posted to our group Google+ Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2018 November: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. Thank you for your participation in the group! (November 8, 2018)
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Quebec, Canada for the purchase of my image, "Mississippi Reflections." This image was etched into glass and used as the centerpiece behind the bar in the Le Memphis Cabaret, Trois-Revieres(Quebec) Canada. May this image be a conversation starter and a source of pride for the new owners.
Reid Callaway
Thank you Frozen in Time Fine Art for featuring my artwork in our group..... The Niche! 8/19/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you Frozen in Time Fine Art for featuring my artwork in our group..... Your Very Best Photograph! 7/17/2018
Reid Callaway
Thank you also Jeff Swan for enjoying my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites!
Reid Callaway
Thank you Darren Fisher for featuring my artwork in our group... Water, Water and Water! 4/9/2016
Reid Callaway
Thanks so much Jeff Swan for featuring my artwork in our group... Pleasing The Eye! 4/8/2016
Reid Callaway
Thank you Tom Claud for enjoying my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites!
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