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Wooden Bridge

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Posted by Cheyenne Howell on May 18, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Wooden Bridge
This bridge was built when moonshine was the topic of the day for most men. I'm feel confident it was crossed many times going to and fro from a moonshine still located back in the woods along the river. This bridge, although very decayed and moving toward it's demise, is located in South George along the Little River in Cook county.
Sony A100 iso 220, 500mm lens @50mm, 1/80, f5.6, A, multipattern metering.
Posted by Cindy Nowlin on May 19, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Very neat Jackie. I know every place has its history and its interesting to learn more about the areas near you and what has gone on before us. I really do not think I would want to cross it today without a bathing suit on. :biggrin:
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on May 19, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Cindy, If I fell in that snakey river I would die of a heart attack. This place is really spooky. Thanks for you comment.
Posted by Alice Scoggins on May 19, 2008 at 6:14 PM
It does look spooky!! Interesting shot of a cool place to explore!
Posted by Richard Bernabe on May 20, 2008 at 7:40 AM
Looks like an interesting place, Jackie. The image could probably use a bit of sharpening. See if that helps with the slight softness.
Posted by Cheyenne Howell on May 20, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Thanks Richard and Alice. Actually, around this area is my old stomping grounds. I do remember the bridge when it was in use. I've been told that many a moonshiner was killed and thrown into the deep dark river waters here and that on some days you can hear their cries. This area of Georgia was a terrible, horriable place to live back then (prohibition area) especially in the southern part of Georgia. The new concrete bridge is quite a ways from this old bridge, which is very secluded and spooky. I got a strange feeling while shooting, and the hair on my arms would stand up,and when a breeze would appear there would be a strange noise. I don't believe in ghost, but I definitely wouldn't go here for a picnic.