The original bridge was built in the 1960/70’s for use mainly by the fishermen for moving between Uroor and San Thome. It was destroyed in the high tides in the ’70s and was not rebuilt. Today, it is a haven for photographers, adventurous youth, clandestine lovers and antisocial.
The bridge has been photographed a million times, but I thought this angle from the Leela Palace was not so common.
This dilapidated boat may be photogenic. It could also be a cosy coop for a tete-a-tete. But it has become a dump for trash and a breeding place for mosquitoes.
Broken Bridge across the Adyar estuary taken from Leela Palace through the window.
The broken bridge across the Adyar estuary was built in the 1960 s for fishermen to cross from the Foreshore Estate to the Besant Nagar side. It had a very short life as a utility when in 1977 high tide (or was it high current from the river?) washed away part of the bridge. It has never been rebuilt after that.
Today, it is a haunt for bachelors and photo enthusiasts. A few movie episodes have been shot here. However, many are afraid to venture out alone here because of a perceived danger from anti-social elements.
I was happy to have a grandstand view from a 7th-floor room in Leela Palace Hotel. As the windows were sealed, I had to take this through the glass and tweak a little on LR.
” Every street scene has a story in it and it is the task of the photographer to discover it”. -apologies to Michaelangelo.
I am sure this guitar in the garbage has a story to tell. It should be, most probably, be a story about a shattered dream. Can you imagine what it is? If so, please let your imagination flow freely. Blog about it and add a link in the comments box.