Old Timer

Capturing Time: Photographing the Bahia Honda Railroad Bridge

The Florida Keys have always held a special kind of magic for me—vibrant sunsets, endless ocean horizons, and history etched into every weathered structure. But one particular image stands out among the thousands I’ve taken: a haunting yet beautiful shot of the Bahia Honda Railroad Bridge.

It was late afternoon when I arrived at Bahia Honda State Park, my gear in tow, scouting for the perfect vantage point. The bridge, once part of Henry Flagler’s ambitious Overseas Railroad, stood like a ghost of another era, half-consumed by time and nature. Its skeletal remains stretched across the turquoise waters, an iron testament to human ambition and the forces that ultimately reclaimed it.

The golden hour crept in, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose. I framed the bridge against the setting sun, the jagged silhouette contrasting with the soft, rippling waters below. A pelican glided into my frame at just the right moment—a stroke of serendipity that elevated the shot beyond what I had envisioned.

That photograph, taken in a fleeting moment of perfect light and composition, remains one of my favorites. It tells a story of resilience, decay, and the beauty that exists in what’s left behind.

Unmounted Fine-Art Prints

Paper print is shipped in a tube. Still, it will have to be mounted to get the gallery look.

Specifications of Metal

Dyes infused directly onto specially coated aluminum ChromaLuxe panels. White high gloss surface with details, vibrance and ultra-hard, scratch resistant surface, that is weatherproofed.  Arrive ready to hang withe French cleat, and it will float 3/4” off the wall.