Last week I walked along the Ohio Riverfront in Cincinnati with girlfriends. It was a beautiful day! I drove in my friend’s car to the river and forgot my camera in my car. Although I missed some great shots…I knew it was for the best because it gave us more time to talk. Normally, when I’m taking photos, I lag behind and then run to catch up…and miss out on the visiting part. So…yesterday was another beautiful day and I decided to drive the 35 minutes to downtown and retrace our steps.
This was my first view of the waterfront…the Purple People Bridge. It’s a pedestrian only bridge over to the Kentucky side.
The BB Riverboat hosts weddings in addition to sightseeing and dinner cruises. It’s strange to me to think that you can take a boat from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River and then all of the way to the ocean!
There are quite a few bridges that span from Cincinnati to Kentucky…
Of course, I tried to get some artsy shots…
At first I thought this was a labyrinth but it’s a squiggly walking path…
The City has been working on sprucing up the area…putting in plants and statutes…
The views of downtown are lovely…
This is called the serpentine wall. During the summer they have an event called “Party in the Park” that is held on Wednesday evenings and people will spill over from the main level above to this area…to sit and relax.
Here’s the Purple People Bridge on my way back…
Love the flag shots…
I just like the lines on this one…
The contrasting red in the tables-chairs is cool against nature’s vibrant colors…
One last shot of a bridge from a fresh perspective…
The sun was beginning to set and I’m glad I captured it next to the building…
Hope your week is wonderful!
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Sherry Lachelle Travels 
My Love always says, ” A missed shot just means a better shot is coming!” Seems to be true from your future posts… 🙂
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Fabulous Pictures Sherry! You really have an eye to capture the moment!
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Thanks very much Sherry!
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The Insurance building looks like something out of a1950s Science fiction movie!
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Actually, the two stacks on either side are not part of the building. They’re located at the ballpark stadium, but the photo makes it appear that way.
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Well done with both the pics and for sharing our gems with others.
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Thanks Frank! 🙂
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Tried to leave a comment but it didn’t go through. Great pics, as always. Love bridges.
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Thanks Anneli! xoxo
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Some great captures, Sherry, and a very enjoyable walk. I know what you mean about the camera. Sometimes I think I’m turning into a camera bore! But there are so many great shots out there, just a-waiting.
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Thanks Jo! Our cameras are teaching us!
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You know that is one of my favorite walks in Cincinnati. And, one thing to point out about the Purple People Bridge is that they used to have a bridge climb, where you could walk over the top of the bridge. If you look at the west side of the bridge in the picture, you can see the rails and the steps coming from the top. I did the walk when it first opened and it was so much fun.
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I forgot about that Cindy! That’s cool you were able to do that!
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It is a very beautiful area. You have some wonderful shots!
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Thank you very much for taking time to comment! And for the sweet compliment!
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Wow … now you have really got close to your camera. Stunning photos – one better after the other. My favorites is the one with the orange trees, the insurance building and the last one. Amazingly good all of them. Had an Olympus about 20 years ago – brilliant camera. Then I started with Canon, but … now seeing this my thought are playing with Olympus again. You have a very good eye for details. Like the flowers and the bridge arch – stunning.
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Thanks Viveka!
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Fun pictures, Sherry! You are making me very homesick for my home in Covington! Can’t wait to see all of the changes on the Riverfront during my next visit!
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Hi Beth – It took me a minute to figure out who you were! Seems like you’re lovin’ Texas! Thanks for following and for the kind comment! Sending peace!
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I’m so glad you made the drive back so you could share this with us. The pics are fabulous. You should consider selling some of these to their tourist board. They make me want to come there.
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Thanks Michelle! I’ll check into that!
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I live in Cincinnati and I have never thought it looked so beautiful! Your pics (esp. the one of the sunset on the Queen) are AWESOME!!
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Thank you very much! Nice to meet another Cincinnati-an! That’s my favorite also!
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Oh, I love bridges, especially pedestrian bridges, so now I have to go there and see it for myself although your pictures are just stunning! I lived in Cincinnati for about a year but that was over 25 years ago so it’s time to go back as a tourist!
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You definitely need to come visit! You could stay at my place if you do!!
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I agree with GR. You have quite a portfolio on your blog.
Thank you for the memories–the Purple People Bridge, the tiara on Queen’s City high rise insurance building, the riverboat and the Ascent in the background. The American flag is such a perfect touch to a unique American city.
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Thanks Georgette! Think of all the cities around America that have their own special flair! Makes you proud to be American!
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Yes…beautiful, you’ve captured it so vibrant like. I love the last two especially.
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Thank you very much Kim! I like the last one the best also.
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You sure make Cincinnati look GREAT! Thanks for sharing these beautiful autumn shots — and boy, do I know what you mean about not being able to talk and shoot at the same time. It’s my biggest challenge when I’m traveling for Heifer– I’m supposed to be interviewing AND shooting and it’s really HARD! lovely, lovely shots, Sherrie!!
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Thanks Betty! I hope you had a great time in Armenia and Cambodia!! I’ll hop over to see what you’ve been up to!
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Wow an I glad you went back we might just have missed this… wonderful photos and that last one is out of this world good…. you sure know how to take photos and to give them some meaning… I love it…
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Thank you very much! That makes me feel great!! Take care!
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Great pics! Maybe you should look into a career in photography..??..
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Thanks Gail! I’ve been thinking about it!
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