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  • Locksley Covered Bridge (1964)

    Locksley Covered Bridge (1964)

    West Chester, Chester County [38-15-A]

    I did not have much time to devote to bridges, and was still trying to figure out the best way to track them down.

    At this point, I am still using Google Earth and CoveredBridgeMap.com (by James Walsh) to print out directions.

    I hate to say it, but trying to read hard copy directions while driving, is very difficult and best. (Kids – Do NOT do this!)

    Images taken at Locksley Covered Bridge in West Chester (Chester County) PA.
    Images taken at Locksley Covered Bridge in West Chester (Chester County) PA.
    Images taken at Locksley Covered Bridge in West Chester (Chester County) PA.

    Finally, I found Locksley bridge in a small neighborhood in West Chester, which crossed over a small little stream.

    Right behind the far wall in this picture, you can begin to see the beautiful water garden that is feed by the stream, and the whole scene is a wonderful addition to this neighborhood.

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    June 15, 2015 –

    I got a call over the weekend from a neighbor of the Locksley CB [38-15-A] in West Chester… She called me to see if I could help her…

    Apparently, earlier in the year, the township voted to destroy the bridge, WITHOUT input from the neighborhood!

    Needless to say, this was rather shocking news!

    Has anyone else hear about this?

    Later in the Day

    I’ve heard from another neighbor of the bridge, who has sent me the following info –

    Letter to Supporters 01

    “with covered structure and roofing eliminated”

    Agenda – East Goshen Township (5/27/2015)
    Minutes from East Goshen Township (5/27/2015)

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  • Gibson’s Covered Bridge (1872) – Part 2

    Gibson’s Covered Bridge (1872) – Part 2

    Downingtown, Chester County [38-15-10]

    I went back today after taking my daughter on a Nature walk in new area.

    When we got there, she really seemed to open up to the bridge.

    It was “cool”!

    The sun was just hitting the water at such an angle, that light was coming up from underneath, which was very helpful!

    The weeds have NOT gotten any better!

    and JPEG Compression can REALLY kill a HDRI image!

    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge - HDR 001
    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge – HDR 001
    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge - HDR 002
    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge – HDR 002

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  • Rapps Covered Bridge (1866)

    Rapps Covered Bridge (1866)

    Phoenixville, Chester County [38-15-14]

    Quick History

    • National Register of Historic Places
    • Built by Benjamin F. Hastman in 1866
    • Named for George Rapp, who ran the Snyder’s Mill in East Pikeland
    • Reconstructed in 1978 and 2011

    Here again was an instance, where I had been over this bridge, many a times, while visiting a friend in that area and near gave it much thought.

    I parked in the little lot to the right of the bridge, as you’re heading away from Phoenixville, and noticed a family of four, playing along the creek, enjoying the wonderful summer day.

    Rapps Bridge (Main Sign) 065
    Rapps Bridge (Main Sign) 065

    Note – I did use Photoshop to make this read a little bit better…

    From the Parking lot, I crossed the street, and setup to for this traditional long side shoot of the bridge.

    Rapps Covered Bridge (Exterior Long View) 016
    Rapps Covered Bridge (Exterior Long View) 016

    Moving a little closer to capture some more detail of the construction.

    The flow of the river has cut out the roots of a tree on the other side of the bridge, which can just be seen in this picture.

    Rapps Covered Bridge (Side Detail) 028
    Rapps Covered Bridge (Side Detail) 028

    Then I walked under the bridge, and was captured by this view…

    Rapps Covered Bridge (Underneath) HDR 043
    Rapps Covered Bridge (Underneath) HDR 043

    This was my first shoot taken under a covered bridge, and I have been doing them ever since!

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    July 27th 2012 – Got a chance to revisit Rapps Damn Covered Bridge after the 2011 Reconstruction.

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  • Gibson’s Covered Bridge (1872) – Part 1

    Gibson’s – Harmony Hill Covered Bridge (1872)

    Downingtown, Chester County – [38-15-10]

    After I finally got to the bridge, it started to rain, so I was confined to shooting inside the bridge.

    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge 015 (Long Interior View)
    Gibson-Harmony Hill Covered Bridge 015 (Long Interior View)

    Tried to scout for future shoots, and did see several, but the weeds are so over grown at this point, it is not worth the effort.

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  • College Graduation Picture (circa 1920s)

    This was an image of a mother of two boys.

    The younger brother contacted me, and asked me to restore this original studio photography of this mother, from the 1920s.

    It was to be a 75th Birthday present for his older brother.

    Formal Studio College Graduation Picture (circa 1920s)
    Formal Studio College Graduation Picture (circa 1920s)

    After correcting all the scratches, I added a sepia tint to the background.

    If you are interesting in getting your own photos restored, please feel free to contact me for a free consultation and quote.

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