Photographer's Note
How were large slabs of stone like this put in place?
A small version of a clapper bridge; an ancient form of bridge found on the moors of several counties of the UK.
Formed by large flat slabs of stone, often granite or schist, supported on stone piers (across rivers) or resting on the banks of streams, as here.
Most were erected in medieval times.
Two more shots in the w/s.
Thanks for looking.
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jhm
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(203003) 2020-09-06 10:41
Hello Jean,
Your picture is nice to look at, with the long walkpath between the green area
A lovely panorama pictures.
Perfect done also as colour and sharpness
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice evening,
John
Silvio1953
(205719) 2020-09-06 10:43
Ciao Jean, fascinating landscape with beautiful tree, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao
lousat
(129957) 2020-09-06 11:10
Hi Jean,men of the past were very strong..ehehe..and this is the result,still there after hundreds and hundreds years. Very nice idea a post dedicated to these flat slabs of stone used to create small bridges,3 different composition well done as usual. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
holmertz
(92852) 2020-09-06 12:04
Hello Jean,
Nobody should need much imagination to see medieval people coming this way, some maybe on horses, but preferably not in carriages, considering the steep step on the far side of the bridge. Everything here looks like it must have done 500 years ago or more. It's a fascinating view, and the two WS photos provide good complements.
Best regards,
Gert
Tue
(82232) 2020-09-06 12:12
Hello Jean,
A beautiful landscape with lots of different shades of green. The large tree looks wonderful and you placed the narrow stream and the old small bridge very well in the foreground. Great photo work.
Lars
dta
(98542) 2020-09-06 12:28
Hello Jean ,
It seems that august was extremely rainy ! What a greenery !
The composition is excellent with the stone bridge and the sinuous path under the beautiful tree .
Regards
Fis2
(155625) 2020-09-06 13:18
Witaj Jean!
A very nice place, view makes impression.
A very interesting bridge and beautiful tree.
I like it.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
jmdias
(102900) 2020-09-06 15:14
jean
it was difficult to cut and transport these big stones, but once it was in the place it would be almost eternal. nice view with the structure in evidence.
take care
jorge
jemaflor
(135424) 2020-09-06 23:06
Hi Jean,
Well framed and well balanced a bout the composition, nice green dominant, good FG with water, interesting perspective given by the view of the path, good complementary photo with WS, tfs.
papagolf21
(152599) 2020-09-06 23:26
Bonjour, cher Jean,
Voilà la nature que j'aime. La simplicité des lieux s'exprime joliment avec ce petit pont tout simple laissant passer un Ru ou similaire.
L'environnement me plaît beaucoup.
Amitiés.
Philippe
ikeharel
(105901) 2020-09-07 7:04
Wonderful nature pictures, Jean, lot's of green tones all around.
A place to take an easy and pleasant stroll around.
WS#2 looks attractive, but I can understand your choice of main post, the big flat-slab stone made this interest.
Thanks for your supporting critique today.
Good afternoon,
Ike
foxy
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(2059) 2020-09-07 13:23
Hello Jean,
How? The same questions I'm asking to myself....how high is the sky? and how deep is the ocean?
Most probably the Alien invasion during the medieval times.
But one thing for sure, it was perfectly placed without the help from the modern technology. Why the old medieval-skilled were not past on to this day?
Back to your picture, what a beautiful place it is. So fresh and green - invigorating. The sound of the water gushing gently on the ancient rocks - therapeutic.
Thanks for sharing.
Loong
Is the beach sand or pebbles? Good question. It's a volcanic beach. In general what I noticed, a bit of both - sand and pebbles( more).
dkmurphys
(78000) 2020-09-08 1:26
Hello,
Well that's a lovely path to take for a beautiful walk. Well seen, great place to enjoy.
D
emka
(152194) 2020-09-08 13:27
Hello jean, It is a good qwuestion. How did they mange to make this simple but heavy bridge. But it is very useful. Beautiful view of this path and the big tree, maybe oak.
best regards Malgo
Miguel82
(47106) 2020-09-11 3:22
Jean, this big slab of stone was cutted and then placed to be used as a bridge. It was installed above this stream in the Middle age and still resists to the bad weather and the aging. Nice view of the countryside. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.
mkamionka
(61226) 2020-09-13 12:54
Hi Jean,
Great use of the title which forces us to read int the note. Nice way to direct the viewer to certain aspect of the scene which could have been overlooked otherwise.
Very good composition with the tree and bridge placed according with the rules in the frame.
The English weather didn't stop you from recording a beautiful picture,
M
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Copyright: Jean Dwyer (jean113)
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(22047) - Genre: Lugares
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- Date Taken: 2020-09-02
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix TZ70
- Exposição: 30 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2020-09-06 10:15
