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Post by olroy2044 on Mar 19, 2011 0:46:46 GMT -5
I've started working my way through the drawer full of point and shoot cameras that have attached themselves to me. Light seals and batteries are about as far as I've had to go to get them working. Shot a roll through this Oly over the last week. Not too bad! This is Fun! Roy
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Post by colray on Mar 19, 2011 9:21:29 GMT -5
Nice results
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Post by photax on Mar 19, 2011 10:56:49 GMT -5
Hi Roy ! Beautiful pictures I like the second one, is that a bridge, or a barn ? MIK
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Post by olroy2044 on Mar 19, 2011 12:51:47 GMT -5
Hi Mik and Col. Thanks for looking and for the nice comments. Mik, these covered bridges were once quite common through-out North America. Numerous examples have been preserved by various historical societies, and there are even some new ones around. I think it was Randy who posted some shots of one. This example was built during the late 1800's as part of a stagecoach road which supplied the gold mining and timber camps along the Butte Creek here in Butte County. It is being maintained by a local preservation association and is a very popular picnic spot. It is one of my favorite places, and I often take my lunch break here, due to it being only a short drive from my workplace. Here is a shot of the interior of the bridge. This one was taken with a Canon EOS. (Didn't realizes the date was turned on 'til later!) SRT 202 1.7 50mm Roy
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Post by julio1fer on Mar 19, 2011 19:15:04 GMT -5
Beautiful bridge! Why are they covered, is it because of snow?
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Post by colray on Mar 19, 2011 19:17:27 GMT -5
Hi Roy re-the covered bridges.. I can remember seeing them in old movies .. and have wonder why cover them?
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Post by olroy2044 on Mar 19, 2011 21:39:07 GMT -5
Thanks all. I think that they were covered mainly to prevent the build-up of snow on the wooden spans. They also provided shelter from heavy rain. Other members may have more information than I.
Roy
PS A subsequent Google search turned up the following from Wikipedia:
I don't always put too much faith in Wikipedia, but I now remember hearing this before, and it makes sense.
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Post by daveh on Mar 20, 2011 0:36:54 GMT -5
Roy, daffodils are always a delight - one which we are ignoring somewhat because of the covered bridge. I suppose daffs are fairly common round the world, whereas covered wooden bridges are pretty uncommon other than in America. (Of course they may not even be common in America either.) I share your slight scepticism of wiki. It can, sometimes at least, peddle pure fantasy as though it is fact. It would appear, though, that the author of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covered_bridge seems to have a good knowledge of the bridges. It is interesting to see a few from elsewhere in the world too, though Ohio looks to be the capital. I echo the others' comments. Thanks for the photos. Dave.
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Post by nikkortorokkor on Mar 20, 2011 13:45:59 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with that Oly. Reminds me to get out with a P&S too.
China also has covered bridges, most of which date back centuries and are associated with minority cultures. I remember visiting one called "The Wind and Rain Bridge" - which makes the purpose of covering pretty clear. These bridges have longitudinal seating benches down each side of the right of way, doubling their utility.
Michael.
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