This bridge was difficult to shoot because the light at either end was not great and the riverbank was not accessible for taking pictures from the side. After playing around with it for a bit, I made this HDR image of the bridge’s interior. Look at that post and beam work. Isn’t it beautiful? Using HDR allowed the interior of the bridge to be lit without overexposeing the opening at the far end. There is an exterior photo below.
I am a big fan of HDR for doing exactly what you used it for to capture the interior of the bridge. What tool do you use to merge the bracket set?
Thank you. I use HDR more and more for uneven lighting. I use Lightroom to merge them. What are you using?
I use Lightroom as well unless I have a bunch to do, then I use Skylum Software’s Aurora for its batch mode.
I don’t know that software. There’s always something new to learn.
Indeed. I learned of Aurora only after I learned of (and started using) Luminar in 2018. Skylum used to be Macphun, software only on the Macintosh platform. When they started developing for Windows, they adopted a new corporate identity, Skylum.
Great interior shot!
Thank you. 😊 Happy Friday.
Fabulous HDR shot!
Thank you.
Great shot! I grew up in Elizabethton, TN. The covered bridge there is the little town’s “draw”. When I was little you could drive through it. If you held your breath all the way through you could make a wish and it would come true. *guess I never could hold my breath! 😂
Now, they have blocked the entrances so that you can no longer drive through. 😢 but necessary I’m sure.
I love covered bridges! And your picture is great. This brought back wonderful memories!
Thank you for your nice and thoughtful comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. We had a similar superstition about holding our breath as we drove past cemeteries. At some point, we noticed my father would intentionally slow the car as we went past them. Have a great day.
That gave me a good laugh! Come to think of it – that’s probably exactly what my dad did!!!
Ha ha ha.
Your first shot tells me much more about the bridge than the outside view! Your technical approach using HDR was the right choice. I love this photo.
Thank you so much Greta. I was really pleased at how this came out. Have a great weekend.
You photographed this perfectly! Such a charming scene. Nice work Chris!
What a beautiful bridge. Do you know how long it took to build? That interior work is amazing.
I don’t know how long it took to build but the first bridge was built in 1852. It was destroyed by a flood. This one was built in 1937.
There’s just something about a covered bridge! The interior of this one is incredible!
Have a lovely day, Chris.
It is a great interior. Thank you, Nancy. You have a great day also.
Someone did so much work for a bridge. Interior looks so beautiful. Covered bridges have their own attraction!
Thank you. I’m planning to try ot get photos of all 54 covered bridges this year. Stay tuned.
54- Wow, we are waiting…
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Great shot! And excellent use of the HDR!
Thank you. The HDR comes in handy.