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Hogback Covered Bridge
Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 20 October 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Built in 1884, this 97 foot (29.6 meter) bridge of the Town Lattice truss type spans the North River in Madison County, Iowa, USA. It remains at its original site in a valley north of Winterset. The interesting name comes from a limestone ridge which forms the west end of the valley. It carries no vehicular traffic.
Part of the Bridges of Madison County series.
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
The sweet deckled-edged frame is perfect for this wonderful old, uniquely-shaped bridge. A lovely shot !!!
20 Oct 2009 5:13am
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Lovely bridge... like how nicely covered and maintained
20 Oct 2009 8:03am
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Such atmosphere generated in this shot!
20 Oct 2009 8:49am
Veronique from Sarrouilles, France
the misty day and the color of this bridge give a melancholic feeling
20 Oct 2009 9:27am
k@ from Paris, France
Okay I have a question now : did you fell in love with this reg-waggon-like unexpected bridge ?
No-no-no, don't answer ! :))))
Do people hide in ? I mean, even homeless ? (and this is a serious one ;/
20 Oct 2009 11:09am
@k@: The area around these bridges is quite rural. This bridge is several miles from Winterset which is a very small town. For these reasons, I imagine that no one sleeps here on a regular basis if at all. These isolated bridges are now under video surveillance probably as a result of the arson that befell the Cedar covered bridge.
Although I was only in Winterset a short time, I saw no homeless people as one would in a large city. My guess is that it is too small a place to support much of a homeless population. One would probably need to go to Des Moines, the Capital of Iowa and closest large city, to find a significant homeless population. The above remarks are based solely on my observations and speculation. I have no facts to back them up.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Fantastic photo with that foggy atmosphere, I like very much the forms of this one,
20 Oct 2009 11:54am
MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada
Gorgeous scene . BEautiful framing and lovely border :)
20 Oct 2009 2:45pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Lovely red and white bridge especially with the mist over the land in the background. Beautiful photo Steve!
20 Oct 2009 2:49pm
marleen from Doesburg, Netherlands
This bridge fits so very well in the landscape.
Beautiful image and border:-)
20 Oct 2009 3:13pm
don from United States
A fine looking bridge in a very interesting location. Lovely terrain in the shot too.
20 Oct 2009 3:18pm
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
Good framing, but what I most like is the foggy enviorement achieved. Well done...
20 Oct 2009 4:02pm
B.Held from Santa Fe, United States
such an exquisite shot ;-) the fog is just superb!
20 Oct 2009 4:19pm
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
Love how these complement the landscape rather than being blot upon it.
20 Oct 2009 4:59pm
Ajay from Pune, India
I would like to drive through this bridge. What a beautiful location.
20 Oct 2009 5:08pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Great atmosphere. I would guess a fairly uncommon structural type.
20 Oct 2009 10:17pm
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
The perfect bridge for a romantic meeting. I love the misty feel, Steve.
21 Oct 2009 12:10am
RPepper from Brooklyn, United States
What a perfect time to capture this image. The fog really adds to the already interesting subject matter. Wonderful shot!
21 Oct 2009 1:06am
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
I love this capture where the covered bridge is seen as part of the landscape, revealing the "countryside" beyond.
21 Oct 2009 2:52am
TammyWarren-Cricket from Huntsville, United States
I don't think I've ever seen one with the edges exposed like this. Love it.
23 Oct 2009 4:54pm
