This rare bowstring truss bridge was moved here from a crossing over Big Pipe Creek at Detour, Maryland at an unknown date. The bridge was narrowed when it moved, and is not as wide as originally designed. The top chord has a large appearance to it, which is testimony to the bridge's once-wider roadway. The bridge is located in the historic Catoctin Furnace ruins. Other than the change in width, the bridge retains good historic integrity.
Would appreciate any c&c on processing. This is well inside the woods and the patina is excellent. I "played" with the tones..
Dan
Natural Patina and new decking
There is not a good "landscape" view because of the brush, vines and trees-it was a dull, dingy day and snow was starting
I like the tones in the first one Dan, but, I also like the patina(?) of the metal in the second image. I like them both I guess, so I'm of little help.
douter wrote:
Love the texture in the first, Dan'l!
Douglas
Thanks Douglas!
Yes this is a VERY old bridge that was moved from 1 creek to this creek.
"Big Pipe Creek Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Little Hunting Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare bowstring truss bridge was relocated here and narrowed for pedestrian use only."
jcw1982 wrote:
I like the tones in the first one Dan, but, I also like the patina(?) of the metal in the second image. I like them both I guess, so I'm of little help.
Thanks Jeff!
You are a BIG help.
The new "flooring" needs to be "weathered" in post processing.
I agree the tones in #1 are nice and authentic. The patina in #2 also.....Guess it must become a "two fer"?
Dan
