Humpback Covered Bridge
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Humpback Covered Bridge
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Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Virginia's famous Shenandoah Valley extends for a few hundred miles along the northwest border of the state. Followed by Interstate 81, the valley is hemmed in by the Allegheny Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. Here in the northwest, along the West Virginia border in the Allegheny Highlands, covered bridge fans will find the Humpback Bridge.
Thought to be the only arched covered bridge in existence, the Humpback Bridge Wayside Park, located three miles west of Covington, features one of Virginia's few survivors. Built in 1857 to serve the James River and Kanawha Turnpike, the 120 foot span rises about four feet higher in the center from each end. Built over Dunlap Creek, a tributary of the Jackson River, the Humpback Bridge is the oldest of Virginia's covered bridges.
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November 7th, 2018
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Comments (28)
Holly April Harris
Lovely photo! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the group ‘Appalachia America.’ Please add it to the “2023 Fourth Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 11/4/23
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer!" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 10-27-2023)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Autumn Humpback Covered Bridge composition, lighting, shading, brilliant colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Humpback Covered Bridge with Maple composition, lighting, shading, brilliant red color and artwork! F/L voted
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
Arlane Crump
Congratulations on being chosen PHOTO OF THE WEEK in Showcasing the South - well deserved!
William Tasker
Fascinating!! Congrats on your well-deserved Special Feature with the Showcasing The South group!
Joan Bertucci
Ben, this is a beautiful presentation of this wonderful covered bridge! Love how it bows in the center! L/F
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Ben. Your excellent image has been chosen as a SPECIAL FEATURED PHOTO OF THE WEEK in the group, Showcasing The South. 11/11/18.
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous autumn photograph of a wooden covered bridge, with great history, colors, fall foliage, light, and composition, Ben! F/L
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