Photographer's Note
The statue at the end is the Concord Minuteman and was posted a couple of days ago. It represents a huge step in US history and this bridge is where it all started. The people wrapped against the cold in the stark landscape are crossing the bridge approaching this hallowed ground.
Symbolically this is also the story of today here in the US. We can see where we came from, we know how we got where we are, but it is a long cold walk from where we currently stand to what we once had now that we have traded everything we have, including our future for profits today.
The North Bridge, often called the Old North Bridge is an historical site in the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the first battle day in the Revolutionary War. Here five full companies of Minutemen and five of non-Minuteman militia occupied this hill with groups of other men streaming in, totaling about 400 against the British light infantry companies from the 4th, 10th, and 43rd Regiments of Foot under Captain Laurie, a force totaling about 90-95 men.
The bridge, as well as the revolutionary events that took place around it, are commemorated poetically in Ralph Waldo Emerson's well-known Concord Hymn (1837), the first stanza of which follows:
"By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world."
The site is now part of the National Park Service. It contains a memorial obelisk, as well as the famous statue by Daniel Chester French of a minuteman. The Old Manse, Ralph Waldo Emerson's ancestral home and later residence of writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, is immediately adjacent to the North Bridge.
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dareco
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(17136) 2008-03-27 1:26
Very beautiful pov. The bridge is lovely, as are all of the colors. I really like the lighting. Also, a very interesting note. TFS
Longroute
(19600) 2008-03-27 1:52
“My measure for a good photograph is that it makes me feel or see what the photographer did when it was shot. I hope to see a whole story or a complete thought in a photo posted here.”
I thought about that sentence of yours while looking at this picture: two people crossing an arched bridge… undoubtedly the photo itself is fine, but I tried the experiment of wearing the photographer shoes, what I’m looking at? To the sense of separation the people getting away from me are communicating? To the small statue at the end of the arched line of the bridge? To the blue sky with the reaching branches? Or to the bridge itself, a symbol of overcoming a danger, of moving across and away, of freedom?
Is that the whole story of this picture?
Have a nice day,
Donato
Budapestman
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(82620) 2008-03-27 2:03
Hi Greg,
Picturesque shot with beautiful colours and lights, the composition is very attractive, perspective is great. Peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere, Well done! Have a nice day
George
jlbrthnn
(76041) 2008-03-27 3:35
Hello Greg,
the photograph is without discussing a success as well from the framing point of view of as realization. The colors are a true pleasure. I like that the place represents something of very important historically, which is well explained.
Have anice day
Cordially
Joël
macondo
(20449) 2008-03-27 4:10
Hello Greg.
There's a lot to like in this photo, the viewpoint, the gentle curve of the bridge, the statue, the split tree, and the dark waters of the stream. You captured a beautiful light, too. My only suggestion for a possible improvement might be a small crop off the right and less off the left to narrow the image a little. I think the statue is just a bit too central. But overall it's a lovely picture, and a good interesting note.
Regards,
Andrew
amaryllis
(37047) 2008-03-27 4:55
bonjour,
tres bon cadrage de ce vieux pont sous un ciel clément et d'après ta note si je comprends bien, cet endroit se situe pares de la vieille maison que tu as postée récemment
bien vu avec la statue ou ce pont s'arrête et ces arbres sont magnifiques
amicalment
juliette
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2008-03-27 11:38
the colours are strong, the composition is well done, very good looking bridge & perspective !
regards
jo
gunbud
(34066) 2008-03-27 18:20
Hi Greg,
Beautiful vertical presentation of this historic bridge that is so wonderfully surrounded by brilliant contrasting blue colors. There is great depth achieved as we peer over the bridge towards the Minute Man Statue. I can hear the rumbling Red Coat cannon in the far distance as the locals muster on the common green.
Regards, Tom
angela926
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(1884) 2008-03-27 20:20
Hello Greg,
very nice shot, excellent composition and pov, fantastic sharpness and nice depth of field, lovely colors, the blue of the sky is beautiful.
Angela
Cretense
(68709) 2008-03-28 12:55
Hi Greg!
Beautiful place and excellent photo, that invites us to take a relaxing and peaceful walk! Excellent framing and composition, beautiful colours and impressive definition! Congratulations!
Hercules
fulvio52
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(8314) 2008-03-29 11:44
Hi Greg,
outstanding framing, great colors and overall definition on one side, great historical significance on the other. Excellent combination!
You have a great weekend, I'll be reviewing the rest of your latest shots between tonight and tomorrow. I've been photographically hybernating for a few weeks due to this dreadful local weather but it seems Spring is coming now, at last, so...
See ya soon,
Fulvio.
pablominto
(53746) 2008-03-30 4:24
Hello Greg,
I admire the clarity of colours, and it is an effective composition with a good lead-in to the scenery!
Interesting lines in the walking bridge, and the naked b ranches make a great pattern against the sky...
Greetings,
Pablo -
emjleclercq
(15778) 2008-04-02 13:37
Interesting note about the historical significance of the bridge, but morevover a very nice composition with an excellent positionning of the bridge, two very sharp trees and a beautifull, deep blue color for the river. Very nice result.
All the best,
Emmanuel
mumek
(20226) 2008-04-03 16:30
Hi Greg!
Excellent play of the colours, light and shadows. Great view at the bridge.Walking people add a life to this beautiful scenery.Thanks for the note
best regards
ziggy
pboehringer
(770) 2008-04-12 8:29
Greg,
a quite symbolic shot of a historic moment. The first stanza of Ralph Emerson's well known Concord Hymn fits extremely well and gives your shot an additional depth. Shot and note are real masterpieces of American history.
Peter
dcawker
(5717) 2008-05-06 9:05
Wow, beautiful rich colors here and strong composition too! Well done. Regards, Doug
Charo
(51290) 2009-02-23 14:03
Hello Greg,
Very nice wooden bridge over the river perfect composition. Excellent dynamic and very good light and colors.
Greetings,
Charo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Greg Davis (Greg1949)
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- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-03-23
- Categories: Arquitectura, Acontecimentos, Momento Decisivo
- Camera: Nikon D 200, 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 DX VR, Digital RAW, Hoya PL-CIRCULAR
- Exposição: f/8, 1/250 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Relato de Viagem: The Beginning
- Tema(s): Colonial New England Structuers, Battle of Concord [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-03-27 1:21
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