A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by chayes77:
Thanks for the comments everyone. I'd love to have some more though.

Why are bridges covered?

What you're really trying to protect in a covered bridge are the structural members--the trusses. Made of heavy timber, these are the expensive part of the bridge, and if they fall apart due to exposure to the elements, so does the bridge. An unprotected wooden bridge will last maybe ten years. Put a cover over it, however, and it'll last for centuries.

A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by SDW:
I love the lighting and shadows. Great shot.

A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by Philos:
I still don't understand why there are bridges with a roof...
Do you know?
Can you explain?
We dont have them here in Holland.

A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Nice colors and subject, I think a little closer crop on the bottom to eliminate that shadow would put more focus on the bridge and fence

A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by davidbedard:
Nice, simple, straightforward, not overly processed.

A Journey Down Life's Road
by chayes77

Comment by Dufus:
He he... I come from Iceland and I have only see this kind of bridge in old cartoons and I have often been wondering if it this bridges would be real... thanx for clearing tha up :D

Freedom Endangered
by chayes77

Comment by Gracious:
Beautiful!

Freedom Endangered
by chayes77

Comment by welcher:
Crystal clear photo. Very nicely exposed. Have to admit that I cringe at the overwrought, "patriotic" title, but I certainly won't mark down a great photo for that.

Freedom Endangered
by chayes77

Comment by pcrymble:
Is the flag real or added in afterwards? Works well

Freedom Endangered
by chayes77

Comment by carlacryptic:
Classic concept and I don't like patriotic shots but this is done so well I've got to give you praise for it nonetheless. - 9