Edna Collings Covered Bridge

Arch truss construction. Two exposures combined.

Posted by Ruth Rittichier on Wed, 10/31/07 13:56
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Comments by Jan Bjorklund on Wed, 10/31/07 14:21

I like your perspective (safe to sit here and take this photograph), the sense of flow that works to lead the eyes of the viewer through the covered bridge towards the distant roadway leading up the hillside, and the lighting (both to help lead the eyes of the viewer through the bridge) and how light reflected off the stream has highlighted the roof of the bridge.


Comments by Julie M. Dant on Wed, 10/31/07 15:14

WoooHooo Ruth! This is a beauty and the colors are scrumptious.
Very nice work.


Comments by Stelin on Wed, 10/31/07 16:13

Almost brilliant.
The perspective from the low viewpoint with the floor leading us in is superb, the exposure combination was presumably to keep the view in the distance from being blown out, and has worked very well indeed.
The lighting is a little strange in that the wood on the left is brown and that on the right, grey.
However the fault that prevents the "perfection" tag is that it hasn't been perfectly lined up which these shots have to be. -- Either be definitely off, but if it looks as if you are going for symmetry, it has to be nailed. At first glance it looks OK but just feels wrong, and looking just a little shows why -- if you compare the wooden beams in the top corners they don't match, and this then continues down into the balance of the beam intersections at the botrtom corners. It has the effect of throwing the whole image slightly askew to the viewer. You can try a compensatory crop, but the perspective still won't be quite right. A pity -- it really is a great attempt -- (did I mention I love the low viewpoint???)


Comments by Linda Frey on Wed, 10/31/07 16:40

Very interesting to see this type of construction. I wouldn't have expected to see those arch trusses in a covered bridge. And the roof beams create a very intricate design, too.


Comments by Ruth Rittichier on Wed, 10/31/07 17:09

Steve, the gray on the right is due to reflected shady light from outside, which was blue, and toned down. Actually, I wasn't going for symmetry, but accidentally almost got it. The camera was on a beanbag on the floor, and I was lucky to get it straight. ;-)


Comments by Dave Lavash on Wed, 10/31/07 17:26

I really enjoy this, love the constructional details of the bridge and the inspiration behind taking the image. One small nit: the flooring planking is very predominant and competes ffor my attention, but this could be toned down quite easily.


Comments by Rory Hudson on Wed, 10/31/07 17:58

Well exposed and like others, I like the low viewpoint. I do think it would be a bit improved if it were perfectly symmetrical.


Comments by Pietro Cecchi on Wed, 10/31/07 20:02

inventive use of architectural means, in order to acquire extraordinary aesthetic results...

the lateral walls not only add privacy to the surrounding, but also necessary protection for wooden structure.

splendid painting, dear Ruth...
This time you attained the sky...:)

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utilisation inventive de moyens architecturaux, pour acquérir des résultats esthétiques extraordinaires...

les murs latéraux ajoutent non seulement intimité à l'encerclement, mais aussi la protection nécessaire pour la structure de bois.

peinture magnifique, chère Ruth...
Cette fois vous avez atteint le ciel...:)


Comments by Steve Owen on Wed, 10/31/07 20:23

Very impressive! The low perspective, the details in the bridge itself, and the tree lined road leading away from the bridge all combine to make a fine image.


Comments by DebbiK on Sat, 11/10/07 13:11

I was wondering how you pulled off the big gap in lighting after opening the image when I then noticed that you said you combined two shots. Good work all around. Love the perspective


Comments by Serge Smirnov on Thu, 11/22/07 16:09

Nice work dealing with the brightness range of the scene.

I like the fact that you were able to capture so much of the bridge, but somehow the super-wide-angle perspective makes me a little dizzy when I view this picture. (Not saying I know of a better way)