This beautiful bridge crosses the main lake of the park in New Plymouth. The original was built in 1883 and financed by the winnings of a horse race - The Poet was the horse that won.
After the first one deteriorated this replica was built just before World War II. The red colour was based on a famous red lacquer bridge at Nikko Japan.
it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love these!
ReplyDeletePerfect bridge reflection
ReplyDeleteIt's the colour that makes it such a wonderful reflection.
ReplyDeleteLove the red and it's reflection in these photos.
ReplyDeleteon the thumbnail on James' site, I thought "what a romantic notion of a poet's bridge". reality didn't match that idea. still, the bridge is quite attractive.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Something about red bridges that is especially attractive. :-)
ReplyDeleteRed bridges are path to happiness... Let's cross it and see what we get !
ReplyDeleteGreat photos .... magnificent, beautiful bridge and fantastic reflection.
ReplyDeleteLove greetings, Karin
A beautiful bridge! And a wonderful reflection!
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