Jordon Pond stream + repost

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 3, 2016202 views7 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 17-35 @ 17 mm
f 20 @ 0.6 sec.
ISO 400
tripod & cable release
Acadia NP, ME

After hiking a mile or so along Jordan Pond Stream trail my brother and I came across this idyllic scene of this carriage bridge crossing the stream.

The park itself has 45 miles of carriage roads which are some of the finest example of broken stone roads in the US. In addition to the roads John D. Rockefeller and family were responsible for the erection of 16 stone faced carriage bridges throughout the park. These were constructed from 1913-1940 as a means off getting around the park without an automobile. Enough of the history lesson. cool

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on March 5, 2016 at 1:17 PM

Nice color. This would have been really good for the waterfall under a bridge challenge in the weekly challenge gallery.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on March 6, 2016 at 3:04 AM

I am amazed to see this bridge constructed of so many small pebbles, that doesn't look as the most stabile way to me, but then again, since the bridge is still standing, my gut feeling is wrong apparently. I like this bridge, it blends very well with the natural surroundings, and my only suggestion would be to burn the white water on the left, it's a bit of an eye magnet to me. Very nice photo!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 6, 2016 at 6:46 PM

Ed, What a great looking bridge this is. This setting with the rock and falls below is really nice. A beautiful setting that I would probably visit often if close by. I love the way these old bridges were built with so much character and a real joy to look at. I agree with Roel's suggestion on burning down the bright water on the left edge between the rock. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 6, 2016 at 8:54 PM

Thanks for your thoughts guys. Here is a repost with the bit of water burned down a bit on the left side. I missed that until you guys pointed it out.

Ed

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on March 10, 2016 at 5:58 AM

I like the composition and use of long exposure. I do think that there's a yellow/green cast which could be corrected.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on March 13, 2016 at 3:06 PM

This is when tunnel vision works. :) Lovely image of the bridge and water flow.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 16, 2016 at 9:49 AM

i really like the low and "in your face" perspective here. Congrats on the EP.

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