Louisville, Kentucky Skyline
by Shelia Hunt
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Louisville, Kentucky Skyline
Artist
Shelia Hunt
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Photograph - Photograph
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The Louisville, Kentucky skyline is pictured here in late afternoon, just as storm clouds approach just beyond the Abraham Lincoln Bridge. As the sun begins its descent over the Louisville, Kentucky skyline, a dramatic scene unfolds with the imminent arrival of an approaching storm. The skyline, dominated by iconic structures such as the Abraham Lincoln Bridge, stands in stark silhouette against the darkening sky. The ominous clouds gather, casting an ethereal glow over the cityscape, as if nature itself is preparing for a grand spectacle. The atmosphere is charged with a sense of anticipation, as the vibrant cityscape contrasts with the impending storm, creating a captivating and dynamic moment frozen in time. The Abraham Lincoln Bridge, a majestic architectural marvel, stands tall as a sentinel, providing a striking focal point in this atmospheric tableau.
The Abraham Lincoln Bridge over the Ohio River is an incredibly beautiful piece of architecture. Completed in December 2015, the bridge connects downtown Louisville, Kentucky with Jeffersonville, Indiana. With a total length of approximately 2,100 feet, the Abraham Lincoln Bridge accommodates both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, significantly improving connectivity between the two states. Its construction played a vital role in alleviating traffic congestion and fostering economic development in the region. The bridge stands as a symbol of historical significance and modern infrastructure, contributing to the overall improvement of transportation networks in the Ohio River Valley.
Louisville is noted for being home of the Kentucky Derby. Louisville has many nicknames... Derby City, River City, Gateway to the South, Falls City and “the ville”. Louisville is known as the home of boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky’s six Fortune 500 companies. Louisville is also famous for its wonderful food, including the Kentucky hot brown and Derby pie, not to mention its Kentucky Bourbon. The Urban Bourbon Trail boasts over 35 bars and restaurants with more than 60 bourbons and bourbon-inspired culinary delights, and has more than ten distilleries that are open for public tours and tastings.
On our last visit to Louisville, Kentucky we were blessed to see these beautiful skies over the city... I took several shots at different times of day of the skyline. This one was taken in late afternoon over the Louisville Waterfront Park. The Abraham Lincoln Bridge over the Ohio River is an incredibly beautiful piece of architecture over the Ohio River in Louisville.
©Copyright 2024 Shelia Steele Hunt. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for visiting my gallery... I hope you find something that captures your heart.
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January 6th, 2024
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