Photography

As one who was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, I participated in reconstruction of a covered bridge that was moved about 25 years ago… and became interested in the design of covered bridges. Like old iron bridges built 100+ years ago, many different designs were used.

Many years ago, I was checking out the design of a covered bridge in Vermont when I encountered a gentleman with an unusual hobby. In addition to photographing covered bridges, he was fascinated with taking photos through the knotholes in the siding of covered bridges. In addition to a picture of the knothole, he would place his camera close to the holes and photograph the rivers as seen thru the holes. Said he hoped to compile a book of his knothole photos, but I have no idea if that ever came to fruition. I was amused by his quirky hobby… just the sort of thing I might do (although I have not emulated his hobby).

There is a park near Battle Creek MI, Historic Bridge Park, where several old decommissioned Michigan iron bridges, each with a different construction design, have been refurbished and rebuilt. Great place to visit, if you’re interested in that sort of thing. Credit is due to a former Calhoun County Road Commissioner, who had the foresight to obtain the old bridges when they were dismantled many years ago.
https://historicbridges.org/info/bridgepark/index.php