Sheeder-Hall Bridge

Posted by Russ Devan (New Hanover, United States) on 1 May 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

The evening light was gorgeous last week so I took a leisurely drive home after work down a lot of little back roads...with camera in tow. This is Sheeder-Hall Bridge near Birchrunville. It was built in 1850 and spans French Creek which is a very picturesque trout stream that flows through northern Chester County. It was a beautiful warm evening, so naturally, I found several people fly fishing in French Creek. In fact, there was a fisherman wading in the stream just to my left as I shot this (I probably looked odd standing next to the stream in office attire).

What really caught my eye when I shot this were the deep shadows of the trees that were cast on the bridge by the setting sun. I worked on this image both in color and in black and white. I wasn't sure which looked better, so I decided to post the color image today and the black and white image tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Betty from New Jersey, United States

Nice shot, Russ. Love the warm color!

1 May 2008 11:05am

Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco

Very good light and composition!

1 May 2008 5:33pm

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I definitely prefer the color for the warm light and rich colors ... such a beautiful scene and photographed beautifully!

4 May 2008 12:40am

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

This is photography at its best. I love this image. The composition is strong, but the light takes everything. The deep shadows, the soothing blacks and the long shadows -- it makes you want to cry for its loveliness. This is outstanding work. Thanks for sharing.

4 May 2008 10:05pm

Angry Buddha from United States

Yeah, I definitely prefer this version.

9 May 2008 12:43pm

Nikon D200
1/30 second
F/10.0
ISO 200
18 mm

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