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A lone figure crosses over the Ha'penny Bridge and the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. I took this picture on a warm summer night while I was in Dublin visiting my mother and my sister. I think it's interesting as a metaphor for the state of affairs in Ireland right now, and the economic problems it's trying to overcome in the coming years.
For a bit of historical background, the Ha'penny Bridge (Droichead na Leathphingine) is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816. Before it was built there were seven ferries, operated by a William Walsh, across the Liffey. The ferries were in a bad condition and Walsh was informed that he had to either fix them or build a bridge. He chose the latter option and was granted the right to extract a ha'penny toll from anyone crossing it for 100 years. The toll charge was intended to match the charges levied by the ferries it replaced.
It is one of the most well-known bridges in Dublin and a favorite meeting place for Dubliners. It's also located directly across from the Temple Bar :)
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35 responses
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David Baker gave props (28 Dec 2010):
SICK !!!!!!! Love it! Great work............
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Jeff Slater (Deleted) gave props (29 Dec 2010):
Very beautiful image. I've always wanted to travel to Ireland and this is one more reason for me to do so. ;o)
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Linda Houghton gave props (1 Jan 2011):
awesome
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Brian Betteridge gave props (2 Jan 2011):
that is just stunning!!!!
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Anika Pilnei gave props (3 Jan 2011):
Gorgeous, so well done.
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christa masters said (3 Jan 2011):
the light is super amazing! love it...
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carmen rugel gave props (3 Jan 2011):
nice shot!
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Celina Ortelli gave props (3 Jan 2011):
superb!
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Rachael Carlson gave props (3 Jan 2011):
love this!
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Kathleen Mercado (Deleted) said (3 Jan 2011):
Sublime.
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jeb Livingston said (3 Jan 2011):
love it great shot
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David George gave props (4 Jan 2011):
Very nicely done. Great photograph
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Susan Kronick (Deleted) said (4 Jan 2011):
Beautiful!
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Bobby Deal gave props (4 Jan 2011):
Beautifully captured
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misha otaared gave props (4 Jan 2011):
lovely work
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Bruce Baker gave props (4 Jan 2011):
Sweet!
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Ulla Lundgren gave props (4 Jan 2011):
EXCELLENT!! I love it!
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (4 Jan 2011):
Brilliant lines and drama!
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (5 Jan 2011):
Bravo!
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Nicolette de Joncaire gave props (5 Jan 2011):
Great photo
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ajtiM (Deleted) said (5 Jan 2011):
brilliant image!
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Heather Glasgow gave props (5 Jan 2011):
very very cool
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vonAsh gave props (5 Jan 2011):
With this photograph, you've conjured a wonderful atmosphere for the imagination! Beautifully done!
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Jon Wollenhaupt gave props (6 Jan 2011):
Awesome!
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jan-louise haller gave props (6 Jan 2011):
Beautiful !
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Litz Go gave props (6 Jan 2011):
Great image and caption! Great job, Louise.
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Nelson Campbell (Deleted) gave props (6 Jan 2011):
Incredible!
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Niroshan Nero said (6 Jan 2011):
very impressive shot ! beautiful !!
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Aniruddha Neogi gave props (6 Jan 2011):
Amazing!!!
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Shirley Valencia gave props (7 Jan 2011):
beautiful..
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peter bodigor gave props (8 Jan 2011):
FANTASTIC!!
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sandeep mishra gave props (10 Jan 2011):
amazing
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Raheel khan said (26 Jan 2011):
Super .nice shot
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Cindy Griff said (17 May 2011):
Excellent photography, and thankyou for the history lesson!
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Nikola Matovina gave props (16 Apr 2012):
excellent shot.....
