This is a continuation of yesterday's posting. While I was trying to get a shot looking into the covered bridge this couple came walking out. Rather than capturing a scene without people I believe they add so much more to it. So I snapped away. They approached me and I was expecting them to ask me why I was taking their picture. In order to justify my actions I set my mind to 100% charming. I was surprised when the young lady held out her camera to me asking if I would take a picture of them. I did better than that and took three pictures. I had detected a accent in the lady's voice, so I asked them if they were tourist. Yes, they were from Atlanta, Georgia. (Americans do have an accent especially those from the south.) In my conversation with them I told them about my experience the last time I was in Atlanta. On my drive to Florida about a decade ago the city was having one of the worst ice storms ever.
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Suddenly I heard the hoof sounds of a horse comming through the covered bridge. Because I was in Mennonite country I knew what to expect . Unfortunately I had my camera set to a slow shutter speed. That's why the horse has a lot of motion blur. After it passed I hung around hoping I might see Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep come across:-)
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Putting a finishing touch on my story. Where would you locate a covered bridge? On Covered Bridge Drive of course. The reason it's called "The Kissing Bridge" is because it is enclosed and the soft light provides a feeling of intimacy for the romantic. I'm linking to Behind The Camera.
I think those covered bridges are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMore great shots of the bridge today. But what I really enjoyed was the story. And Canadians have "accents" too! ;)
ReplyDeleteCharming. I absolutely agree that the walking couple add to the picture.
ReplyDeleteI adore covered bridges and am sad that they are slowly disappearing, at least here in the states. There are still several in Vermont. We once spent an entire day there with a map, driving from covered bridge to covered bridge to see how many we could find. It was a fun day :) I love the buggy too. It goes perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was sorry to give up "Behind the Camera" too, but there just hasn't been much interest. I guess most folks want to post pictures and would rather not write about them. I do appreciate your participation, though, and will continue to enjoy your stories.
Great and nostalgic shots for me. On Sunday drives, my grandfather would stop at EVERY historical marker and read it to us.
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