Covered Bridge, a photo from Bayern, West

Photographer's Note

An old wooden covered bridge of Sch霵au am K霵igssee. A covered bridge not only has much romantic appeal but also serve a practical purpose.

Wooden bridges tend to deteriorate rapidly from exposure to the elements, having a useful lifespan of only nine to ten years. Covering them protect their structures thus extending their life up to 80 years or more. Covered bridges were also constructed to be used by travelers during storms and inclemental weather.

Photo is part of my St Bartholoma to Sch霵au am K霵igssee Walking Theme. This shows near the end of the walk upon reentering the village of Sch霵au am K霵igssee. In the background is K霵igssee (The King's Lake), and further back is Mount Jenner which forms a border with Austria.

PS: The "World Guide to Covered Bridges" (USA 1980) lists 898 historical covered bridges in the USA, 202 in Canada, 162 in Switzerland, 79 in Austria and 28 in the western part of Germany. These date from the 18th. century to the early 1900s. The majority of these structures have been photographed, some have been accurately measured and documented and a rare few have been subjected to intense investigation.

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asajernigan (21427) 2008-01-29 3:22

Latiff,
This is a great shot of this covered bridge. Your composition is fine using the walkway and rail to lead the eye into the photo. The angle you chose works well in showing the bridge with nice depth and detail. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness. The people give us a nice sense of scale as well as adding life to the shot. I have seen covered bridges in the US but this is the first shot of one from Germany.
TFS,
Asa

TGULUMSER (13252) 2008-01-29 3:26

Hello Latiff,
Very nice composition with a good POV. That bridge is very interesting, and the landscape around it is very beautiful,
Best regards,
Tulay

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pablominto (53746) 2008-01-29 4:19

Hello Latiff,
Believe it or not, this is the very first covered bridge I have seen photographed outside US and Canada, and it even comes with a plausible explanation why it is covered!!
A lovely composition, and it seems like this bridge only has pedestrian purposes...
Greetings,
Pablo -

chpp (4283) 2008-01-29 7:40

hi Latiff
I like this iamge, it has a nice compsoition and great POV. the note is also good
I did a little WS to enhance the colours I hope you don't mind
cheers
chris

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evanrizo (462) 2008-01-29 9:36

Hi Latiff,
a really very very interesting post, the bridge is the object that makes it so interesting.
Technical the photo is superb.
Congratulations
Evangelos

trekks (14348) 2008-01-29 9:52

Hello Latiff

Very good perspective view from this pov. Covered bridges are common in eastern Canada and I have passed through a few of them.

Great composition in this capture with such lovely mountains and river. Well done. TFS

Cheers, bill

DzULA (840) 2008-01-29 10:03

I have seen bridges like this only in movies, great shot, good sharpnes and colors

Greetings
DzULA

testmaniac (13508) 2008-01-31 1:28

Hi Latiff, very nice shot and great looking place. I like place like this one...it is very interesting for me. Excellent photo quality without direct sunlight.

TFS and regards,
Philip

hgupta (1323) 2008-01-31 3:29

Very beautiful picture wih subtle colors and nice perspective. I have never seen such covered bridges and its really amazing.
Nice work.
Regards,

Hemant

TopGeo (38220) 2008-01-31 23:03

Hi Latif! excellent shot!The part with the bridge and the river, in to this important environment presents interest! With the reception you you gave a general opinion of place enough good! I liked the landscape and the cleanliness in the view!
Georgios