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Comment:  Having left Mount Rainier, we proceeded to Bremerton National Airport (PTW). Our flight path took us over Tacoma Washington, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. This bridge is next to the site of an earlier bridge. When this previous bridge opened on 1 July 1940 it was the third longest suspension span in the world. Nicknamed "Galloping Gertie", it collapsed 7 November during a 42 mph windstorm. This collapse was captured on film and has been described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history". Subsequent analysis showed that the bridge acted as a wing in the wind blowing through the narrows. The associated lift forces caused it to oscillate violently and finally disintegrate. Its collapse revolutionized bridge design by demonstrating the need include aerodynamic considerations, to include wind tunnel testing. Julie was flying at 2,000 when this picture was taken.
Image Date:  Aug 11, 2007 - 03:45 PM
Original:  PICT2060ac.jpg , 1.84 MB,  2800 x 2000
Gallery:  StHelens-Rainier_Flyby_Album
Camera:  MAXXUM 5D
Settings:  Focal len: 170 mm, Exposure: 1/100s, Aperature: F10.0
PhotoDawg skin for JAlbum 7.2 created by David Hart
Album last updated on Feb 24, 2008 - 09:13 AM
Copyright (c) 2007, Edward E Cragg
General info:
ModelMAXXUM 5D
MakeKONICA MINOLTA
Basic shot info:
Focal Length35.0 mm; equivalent: 170 mm
Exposure Time0.01 sec
White BalanceAuto white balance
FlashUnknown flash mode
Metering ModeMulti-segment
ISO Speed Ratings100
Advanced shot info:
Exposure Bias Value0 EV
Exposure ModeAuto exposure
Brightness Value8.25
ContrastNone
SaturationNone
SharpnessNone
Exif-related info:
Exif Version2.21
Exif Image Width2800 pixels
Exif Image Height2000 pixels
Color SpacesRGB
CompressionJPEG (old-style)
ArtistEdward E Cragg
CopyrightCopyright (c) 2007 by Edward E Cragg. All rights reserved.
Image DescriptionKONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA
User CommentHaving left Mount Rainier, we proceeded to Bremerton National Airport (PTW). Our flight path took us over Tacoma Washington, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. This bridge is next to the site of an earlier bridge. When this previous bridge opened on 1 July 1940 it was the third longest suspension span in the world. Nicknamed "Galloping Gertie", it collapsed 7 November during a 42 mph windstorm. This collapse was captured on film and has been described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history". Subsequent analysis showed that the bridge acted as a wing in the wind blowing through the narrows. The associated lift forces caused it to oscillate violently and finally disintegrate. Its collapse revolutionized bridge design by demonstrating the need include aerodynamic considerations, to include wind tunnel testing. Julie was flying at 2,000 when this picture was taken.