The Doorway Under the Bridge Leads To…?

Is there a doorway under the Sunrise Bridge?

With all the rain we got this past winter in Northern California, epic flooding in the rivers, lakes and streams was at an all-time high in 20 years. This photo shows a “doorway” view of the American River from under the Sunrise Bridge.

Interesting perspective! Hmmm, to where does that “doorway” lead and what could be lurking behind that “doorway?”

These other photos show the view of the bridge.

We are expecting another big storm event to bring snow into the mountains and rain to our area. The flooding has decreased significantly since these photos were taken in January, but the snow will begin melting in the Sierra Nevadas in late spring, early summer. Flooding may still be an issue as the dams release more water into both the Sacramento and American Rivers.

I linked this post to Norm 2.0 Thursday Doors photography challenge.

Let’s hope that whatever might be lurking behind the “door” will be flooded out!


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28 responses to “The Doorway Under the Bridge Leads To…?”

  1. Drove up the coast to Half Moon Bay. Gorgeous

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  2. Hi Terri
    I’m from Monterey Bay area. Rain, rain, rain and more to come this week. Stay dry and safe

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    1. Yes! You, too! We had a beautiful dry day today, hope you enjoyed the weather 🙂

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  3. Interesting photos, Terri. I always love photos of water and the top one looks like it has a story to tell 🙂

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  4. I zoomed in on that door and saw several faces looking back at me. Take a look, Terri, and tell me what you see.

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    1. Egads, Hugh, there are ghostly faces! I’m thinking of past bridge trolls, or dare I say, perhaps being not politically correct, faces of homeless past 😦

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  5. Love that top one, Terri.

    janet

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  6. Terry Redman Avatar

    Your story so the doors lead wherever you like.

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  7. Great photos Terri. I remember driving from Oregon to Arizona for a job/move in the winter of 2008. It seemed I-5 was the only thing above water in northern CA. I think it was an El Niño year……when I arrived, the folks in AZ would complain if the clouds and rain lasted more than half a day.

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    1. Thanks, Pat! That might have been one of the years the hills were full of the orange spring flowers, it was a sight to see. BTW, congrats on winning the latest macro moments challenge 🙂

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      1. Thanks Terri. Yes, California poopies…..in AZ we had the poppies mixed with lupine – orange, blue explosion in a beige background. Stunning. On my bucket list is the Carrizo Plain Natural Area between Santa Maria & Bakersfield. They say this is a good year to visit.

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  8. Well, that is a great take on the idea of “water under the bridge.” We have had non stop rain here too. I always love doorways because they make you wonder what is on the other side!

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    1. That’s a good one, Michele! Thank you!

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  9. More water than door here. But the first photograph is inspired.

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    1. I know, it’s a bit of a cheat but it has door-like qualities 🙂

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  10. More rain and snow, huh? Wow. I hope we get a little bit (rain, not snow 🙂 ), but we may be done for the season. Don’t you just love all the water filling rivers and streams that have been parched for so long?

    Love your mysterious “door.”

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    1. Yeah, my brother said it has dried out, but you never know with So Cal. Lots of mosquitos and flowers here to enjoy because of all the rain!

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  11. Amazing photography and such creative doorways! Like your other readers, I am grateful for your generosity in sharing your photos with us!

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  12. Nice shots Terri. That first one does have that eerie feel to it.
    The power of nature is humbling at times, isn’t it?

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    1. I know it’s not a real door, but it seemed to work in this case 🙂

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  13. That first photo is great. Not a doorway I’d like to pass through. Brrrr. It is raining again here as well, after a wonderful period with sun and blue skies. I’m a bit worried about all the snow melt as well this spring, especially when it coincides with more rain.

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    1. Thanks, Liesbet! We won’t get that much more rain, hopefully! But most of that snow will melt soon!

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  14. robjodiefilogomo Avatar
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    I love seeing all your new photos, Terri!!
    The top picture, I can imagine using in a post sometime!! I love that you make them available to us!!
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Thank you Jodie, I may have an extra one of these I can add to the file 🙂

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