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Swift River Bridge

by Jim Salge

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 2, 2013422 views8 comments
I just spent my vacation week in the White Mountains in Northern New Hampshire, and had two mornings when the snow hung magically in the trees.

This morning, I focused on this historic covered bridge in Conway for an hour, even though I overtopped the boots early on. Worth it.

I really liked how the red tones stood out against the otherwise washed scene, so much so that I left the polarizer unturned, leaving lots of white glare on the river.

Please view large!

Canon T1i
Sigma 17-70 @ 17mm
3-Shot Panorama
0.6 Seconds @ F18
ISO 100
Polarizer, but UNpolarized

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Great composition Jim. Post card/painting type image!
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Cothran on March 2, 2013 at 8:27 AM
You made good use of the red bridge against an otherwise monotoned image. The POV is ok, but I might have walked a few steps closer to the "islands," plus lifted the tripod a couple more inches. But regardless, a beautiful wintry scene.
Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on March 2, 2013 at 8:54 AM
This scene just screams peace and solitude with only the sound of the water slowly flowing by. A little splash of color on a cold and sterile winter day. Very nice Jim.
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Jim, I really enjoy this image! I love the contrast of the red covered bridge with all the snow. A very pretty winter scene indeed! :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on March 2, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Outstanding Jim,
Way to hang in there with cold feet . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on March 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM
I also love this and how the red on the bridge draws the eye through the otherwise b/w image. Nice pano shot/format.
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Great image. :toast:
Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 15, 2013 at 3:58 PM
lovely snowy image - congrats on the WP
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments