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photoblog image Brasilia - the Ponte JK

Brasilia - the Ponte JK

 

As it was a rather grey day, here's a monochrome image (gold toner) of the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge (popularly and even officially known simply as the Ponte JK, which crosses the Lago do Paranoá - the artificial lake which sweeps in a semi-circle around Brasilia.  

Kubutschek was the President of Brazil who, in late 1950s, determined that Brasilia would be built as the new capital of the country.  He's a local hero.

Brasilia - the Ponte JK

 

As it was a rather grey day, here's a monochrome image (gold toner) of the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge (popularly and even officially known simply as the Ponte JK, which crosses the Lago do Paranoá - the artificial lake which sweeps in a semi-circle around Brasilia.  

Kubutschek was the President of Brazil who, in late 1950s, determined that Brasilia would be built as the new capital of the country.  He's a local hero.

comments (7)

  • Chantal
  • Nederland
  • 9 Jan 2011, 06:36
Great sepia shot
Tom Wilson: Thanks, Chantal - I used B/W Styler - worth a look, as you like sepia smile
Kubutschek done good it seems ... a visionary city planner.

Did McDonalds steal this design
Tom Wilson: Very much so, Richard. As for McD - I hadn't thought of that, but you might well be right!
  • Chris
  • England
  • 9 Jan 2011, 16:30
I like this architecture Tom: a fine shot
Tom Wilson: Yes, it's a pleasing shape, isn't it?
What a very adventureous design for a bridge Tom., quite unique.
Tom Wilson: Said to be based on the idea of skipping a flat stone across the water smile
  • scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 9 Jan 2011, 16:50
I had to do a double take with this, what a great design and a great capture.
Tom Wilson: Quite an eye-catcher, isn't it? Think of skipping a flat stone over the water smile
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 12 Jan 2011, 00:51
It looks like the city is an interesting one, Tom.
  • Bernard
  • France
  • 14 Jan 2011, 21:21
quel bel ouvrage
l'ingénieur des travaux publics que je suis est d'autant plus admiratif...
Bernard
Tom Wilson: Ah! Vous avez les compétences nécessaires pour comprendre ...

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