This bridge, built in 1853, is the oldest covered bridge in daily use in New York State. It was constructed at a cost of $800. The distinctive diamond pattern of the "town lattice truss" is pinned together with tunnels of "tree nails." The roof and siding serve to protect the structure from the ravages of nature. Popular in the 1800's because of plentiful and inexpensive timber, covered bridges or "timber tunnels" became places for social gatherings.
The bridge underwent major restoration in 1972 by Milton S. Graton, a nationally renowned preservationist. Much of the local work in preserving this treasure before and after the major restoration came from Thompkins County residents Marie and Grant Musser. In 1998 the bridge overlook area was named in their honor and a plaque placed nearby declaring these local volunteers, "Keepers Of The Covered Bridge."
Title: "Newfield Bridge"
Camera / Lens: Canon 40D / Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 zoom
Post-processing: Photomatix to combine three handheld exposures (-2,0,+2) into one HDR Image > Photoshop CS3 for various contrast and tonal adjustments
3 comments:
Love the diagonal through the photo. Barry, as someone who closely crops in camera, I would like to see this photo pushed back a bit. I would like to see more around the eaves of the roof. Don't know why. It's just a feel!
I like the different angle here but would also like to see one taken where the road leads into the bridge, or at least drop back some from the bridge. Of course you would have to go back to do that, if you don't have one already. That may be asking for a little too much at this point.
Good job getting out all the photos you have taken during your travels to New York and the rest of the countryside. I have really enjoyed seeing all of them.
DHaass
Thanks Shirley and Doug!
I agree so I posted another version of the shot I think we will all like better! :-)
Cheers!
Barry
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