Tuesday, March 14, 2006


It has been calculated that the concrete used to construct the Itaipu dam in Brazil (one of the seven wonders of the technological world, no less) is enough to build a staircase 82 cm wide, bannisters and all, to reach the moon. Why bother? Isn't it always a matter of perspective? Posted by Picasa

8 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cold!

March 15, 2006 5:24 am  
Blogger Lisi said...

That's a beautiful scene...and you have some interesting information to go with it too

March 15, 2006 5:28 am  
Blogger Nicola said...

:)

March 15, 2006 9:57 am  
Blogger Cynthia Quiros said...

i love this picture! :)

March 15, 2006 2:00 pm  
Blogger Denton said...

This is a sharp photo. The perspective is great.

March 16, 2006 7:23 pm  
Blogger Rodney said...

Nice! Makes you wonder where it leads?

March 16, 2006 10:18 pm  
Blogger Rodney said...

Wow! I just noticed it leads to the moon. Great!!! Ties in to you comment so well.

March 16, 2006 10:20 pm  
Blogger G Fraser said...

great photo...grogeous city!

March 21, 2006 10:50 pm  

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