[On EXPLORE July 15, 2013]
(Wikipedia)
Erasmus Bridge (Dutch: Erasmusbrug) is a cable-stayed bridge across the Nieuwe Maas, linking the northern and southern regions of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Erasmus Bridge was designed by Ben van Berkel and completed in 1996. The 802-metre-long (2,631 ft) bridge has a 139-metre-high (456 ft) asymmetrical pylon, earning the bridge its nickname of "The Swan".
The southern span of the bridge has an 89-metre-long (292 ft) bascule bridge for ships that cannot pass under the bridge. The bascule bridge is the largest and heaviest in West Europe and has the largest panel of its type in the world.
After costing more than 163 million euros to construct, the bridge was officially opened by Queen Beatrix on September 6, 1996.[1] Shortly after the bridge opened to traffic in October 1996, it was discovered the bridge would swing under particularly strong wind conditions. To reduce the trembling, stronger shock dampers were installed.
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Seen in Rotterdam
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I admit it, Asian women always draw my attention. I just like their looks.
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This is former cruise terminal of the Holland America Line converted into a Hotel.
The hotel has a certain vibe, Dutch Rock Diva "Anouk" stayed there very often when she was writing songs for an album, she called the Album "Hotel New York"
If I am in Rotterdam I go there.
Actually this is the 2nd replacement (march 11, 2014) of this image, I shot this but the building seemed to lean backwards and looked somewhat crooked. I believe I did it right this time.
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