I have crossed this bridge a billion times, it seems. Well, not really, of course. Hey, this is interesting, especially in trying to understand the difference between a million and a billion. A million seconds is 12 days. A billion seconds is 32 Years! Wow! So many times it seems as if a million is a lot like a billion. But it is definitely not! Anyhow, I have crossed this bridge, the Tappan Zee Bridge a lot of times. While I was right near it all weekend, I spent time trying to see what it looks like from underneath. I tried both sides of the river, and this shot is from Tarrytown, on the East side. I tried a bunch of different spots, but without the old poles in the mud, the photographs of the bridge itself were kind of boring. I was also thankful for the beautiful overcast sky - it is so much more interesting than a clear blue sky would be.
interesting - almost as if those poles used to hold up a bridge. or should be holding up one. it's a reminder how impressive those bridges really are, and just how much work it takes to build one.
ReplyDeletewow! i've never heard that comparison of a million/billion before. it's GREAT! should be used in schools to help kids realize how big the difference is between the two. thanks!
ReplyDeleteI was astounded as well to see how large a billion really is! It is so easy to think of a billion as just being a bit more than a million, and it is not! Thanks for your comment.
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