Gorge Bridge Framed Print

The Gorge Bridge crosses the Rio Grande River just about 8 miles West of Taos, NM. It is a majestic scene and steals a couple hours of my time on every trip out West from Texas.

At 650 feet above the river, The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System and the fifth highest bridge in the United States. During construction of the bridge in the 1960s, funding did not exist to continue the road on the other side, leading to its nickname, the “Bridge to Nowhere.”

After its dedication in 1965, the American Institute of Steel Construction awarded the bridge “Most Beautiful Steel Bridge” in the “Long Span” category. Since then, the bridge has been a draw to visitors from around the world who come to peer (some more nervously than others) over its railings at the plunging cliffs of the gorge and the roiling river below. There is also a stunning walking trail along the rim of the gorge that leaves from the parking lot on the west...

Steve Templeton spends his retirement days operating a small professional camera & lens rental operation in Abilene, TX. When he can get away from the day to day grind, he loves taking pictures of God's creation, which encompasses a plethora of subjects. Whether you are an interior designer, a buyer for hotels or corporate offices, or shopping for wall art for your own home, you'll find a little something for everyone in his portfolio. If you don't see what you are searching for, please feel free to contact him, as this is just a small sampling of his body of work.