Bowser's Covered Bridge
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Featured in Stream Crossings January 25, 2009.
Featured in Summer & Fall in the North-East USA October 1, 2008.
Photo taken along Route 689 near Osterburg, PA in late October of 2007 with my Olympus C-5000 zoom.



Bowser's Covered Bridge belongs to the following groups:
"Streams & Stream Crossings" 2 posts a day!, *Amazing Orton Effect* - Limit 3/day , Bridges, Covered Bridges, Falling Leaves, PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY, Scenery and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

newbeltane
Lovely image… almost painterly in ts effect.
Steve
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Steve!!! This bridge is almost hidden from view throughout the summer … but when some of the leaves start to go we really enjoy seeing it!!
Sensiworld
Beautiful shot, great autumn colours !
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Sylvia … this is one of those weird spots that just the right angle makes for a good shot .. looking straight on into this bridge is not the way to go … lol … learned THAT the hard way!!
LYN EVANS
Awwwww Lois, can you all shove in a chair and wheel me to this place and leave me on the riverbank. What a STUNNING scene. It looks so peaceful too. Nice place to have brekkie.
Lois Bryan replied
You betcha, sweetie!!! This is right on the way up to the cabin … I’ll park you right here and we’ll have our coffee and toast under the falling leaves!!!
LYN EVANS
Shall I bring some ‘friend bread’ lol
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, yes, please dooo!!!!! ROFL!!!
BigD
It’s beautiful, Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, BigD!!!!!!
sigfusson
Oh Lois, this is so, so beautiful. Did you use a soft focus here, or do the Orton Effect on it? Whatever it is that you did is simply outstanding. A real beauty! I feel so calmed and refeshed just looking at it! Cheers, S.
Lois Bryan replied
Yes, I Ortonized it slightly … the original was a bit harsh and busy will all the scattered leaves right in front of the view of the bridge … I’m so glad you liked it. I’ve been sitting here, looking at it and wondering if I should switch it up with the original. But if your good eyes approve, that’s all I need, lol!!! Hugzzzz!!!
LindaMcCarthy
Glorious autumn! Great shot and painterly finish!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii dear Linda!!! Thanks sooo much!!!!! I’m so glad you like it!!
ccwri
So gorgeous, Lois!
eaglewatcher
Stunning image—well done!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks sooo much Michael … this was shot last year with my little point and shoot camera … I can’t wait to see what happens when I turn my Nikon onto these colors!!!
George Swann
Gosh I have never seen so many brown colours and hues in one image….this is lovely Lois!!....no wonder your work is always being featured!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, George, thank you sooo much … I was afraid this one was just toooo busy .. tooo much going on, you know??? It does have a LOT of color … so I’m awfully relieved to hear you like it!!! Thank you again for your kindness!!!
naturelover
This is so beautiful Lois- what a lovely part of the world!! x
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Pauline!!! Yes, it really is … all the seasons are sooo pretty up there!!!
jansnow
Wonderful capture, this is the first time I’ve seen a white covered bridge, I love it.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very much Jan!! I don’t know who does it, but “they” keep this bridge in excellent condition … it must get a new coat of paint every year!!!!! Thanks again for stopping by!!
photosbylefty
absolutely gorgeous, bravo Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, John!! Thanks so much!! I’m soo glad you like it!!!!
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful work,kinda has a surreal feel to it .
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Gary!! I can assure you, it’s a real place!! Don’t you just love the name of the bridge, tho?? LOL!!! That’s real too!!
Deborah H. Benoit
Gorgeous!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Deborah!!!
Brendan Schoon
Excellent shot Lois, wonderful composition and the autumn colors are so wonderful!! Very well done. Brendan
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Brendan!!!! We’ll be seeing these colors again in just a few weeks!!! YAY!!!
Keeli
Such an enchanting place and your treatment is divine!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Keeli!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!! The original was a bit harsh and jaggedy with all the leaves in front of the bridge … almost a distraction … I thought softening a bit might help …
barnsis
Gorgeous fall scene very well taken. Beautiful
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks very much!!!!!
Corina Daniela...
Spectacular work Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, hon!!
Angie McKenzie
lois lois lois!!!!!!!! someone has been having fun!!!! and this is some of the best fall season playtime i have ever seen!!!!!! you go girl!!! gorgeous gorgeous!!!!! i think i really like it!! lol!!!! j/k! i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi hon!!! Yes, I played and had some fun (she said innocently) lol!!!! It IS fun to see what can be done, isn’t it??!!! I liked this shot … had it posted youknowwhere … but it was so harsh and jumbled … the softness I think made it a bit better … thanks for your visit and lovely note!!! Hugzzz
Rosy Kueng
Great Lois! I love it….beautiful capture and colours!!! All the rest has been told…lol…or shall I repeat it all…lol…Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Rosy!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!! I’m hauling out my fall shots from last year when I should be hauling out my fall clothes from the back of the closet!!!!! ROFL!!!!
flyfish70
I love all the colors in this photo!!!!! If I get lucky and I’m on the East Coast long enough, I’ll get to see it. Very nice photo!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, I do hope you do!!! This was taken Oct 27 of last year … and you’d be amazed the difference between this shot and ones taken just a week before!! The prime time is soooo brief!!! And of course, it varies so much from season to season and state to state!!! i hope you do get to see some of this amazing color!!!
Jeff Palm Phot...
wonderful work!!!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks soooo much, Jeffrey!!!
Clive
Another superb five star capture from the great lady, well done my friend, wouldn’t be surprised if we have another feature here
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Clive … you’ll have an old lady blushing if you don’t stop!!! Thank you soo much, dear boy!!!! Thank you!!! I can’t seem to keep myself from trying out new things and playing!!! And it doesn’t help the compulsion that I’m taking a digital imaging course right now, lol!!! Thank you again!!!
KazM
Autumn magic with Monet feel
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you Kaz .. what a lovely compliment!!!
Lois Bryan
rodsfotos
The range of beautiful Autumn colours are a delight for the eyes Lois and the light play on them has given them a most pleasing vibrancy, a beautiful setting with the stream and bridge but the Autumn colours make it a visual treat for my eyes.
I see this was with your older camera, well it did the business in your capable hands on that beautiful day,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you sooo much, Rod!!! Yes, it was a month after this that I got the Nikon. I really was an extraordinary fall last year … and I’m so hoping we get another beauty this year … I’m so anxious to see what the Nikon will do with it!!!! Thanks so much for your lovely compiment!!! You’ve made my evening!!!
jacqi
Wow, now that’s an autumn colours shot and a half, fabulous!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!! Thanks jacqi!!!! I’m so glad you like it … last year was just amazing up in the mountains … fingers crossed for another good one this season!!
handprintz
Beautiful work such pretty colours,lovely capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Trudi!!!!!!
Alessandro Pinto
Wonderful atmosphere and colors.. Enchanting image !
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much!!! It is an enchanting place, too!!!
Lesley Hill
Lovely Rural image, beautiful colours!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, sweetie!!!!!
LudaNayvelt
Wooooooooooooooow! I can not believed, how beautiful it is, POTD. I am coming for lessons, Awesome.
Lois Bryan replied
AWWW thank you sooo much, Luda!!!!!! I’m so thrilled that you like what this one!!!!
Wayne Cook
Lois, you build magic into your pictures, like a scene from a long ago fairytale…
Lois Bryan replied
AWWW Wayne!!!! Thank you, hon!!! You sure know how to turn a gal’s head!!!!!
Kristina K
awesome autumbal colors and a wonderful bridge in the middle, great shot :) k
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much Kristina!!!!
Béla Török
Lois, your autumn colors are amazing! Wonderful image my friend!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Bela!!! i can’t wait for the colors to change this year … I hope I’m up on the mountain when the sun is shining … can’t wait to see what the Nikon will do!!!
Renee Dawson
I adore the warm lighting and effects you added to this image Lois. Beautiful work hun!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much hon!! I had this one, or one like it, youknowwhere … but the branches and leaves in the original were really harsh … I think the tinkering improved on the original a bit. Soooo glad you approve!!!!!
Arrowman
Lois Great shot of your fall colours
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, dear Colin!!!!! Are you getting ready for autumn shots too?? Just a few more weeks here!!!
ericseyes
Beautiful Lois, love the bridge and colors. I’m anxious for mid October to get out and get some with my new DSLR.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Eric … meeee tooooo!!! This was taken 10/21 of last year with my little Olympus … can’t wait to try the Nikon out!! I only hope when we’re up in the mountains that we get some sunny days!!!
GerryMac
just outstanding Lois! excellent composition and the colours are just amazing!
Lois Bryan replied
Gerry, thanks sooo much!!! Can’t wait to give it a go again this year!!!
Anthony Gregory
Fabulous
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!! So glad you like it!!!
Lois Bryan
Agnes McGuinness
This is magnificent, Lois. Beautiful work:)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks sooo much, Agnes!!!!!
Archetipo
I feel a sense of movement, like being there and walking with a cold-ish breeze pushing me to the warmth of the colors… Wonderful! Luca
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Luca!!! What a lovely comment!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Mary Campbell
Hum, nice I was just over in PA looking for leaf color a bit too early in the eastern part at least.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mary!!! I got my best shots last year at about from about the third week in October thru the first week in November. This one is not on the mountain, it’s in the valley, and was taken on 10/21.
LudaNayvelt
Bingo, this is feature again. wondeful
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!!! Thank you sweetie!!!!!!!! I’ll have to start calling you Eagle Eyes!!!! Hugzzzzz!!!!!
Ruth Lambert
Geeeese….it took me forever to scroll down here thru all the wonderful comments you’ve already received on this shot-
—-lol-but now that I’m HERE…I’ll add my two cents to your cash pot….lol- for what it’s worth…this surely is a stunning capture of Autumn and all her glory!! All the wonderful colors and the lighting are so good BUT the bridge just makes the whole shot ALIVE!!--there!Now I’ve added my two cents!!!huggggs!
Lois Bryan replied
you’re SUCH a sweetie pie!!!! Thanks so much for coming all the way down here to comment, lol!!!!! I’m so glad you liked this one!!!! Hugzzzzz!!!
Lynda McDonald
intense autumn foilage, i see the bridge peaking through
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, hon!!! Sorry it took me so long to get to your note … being out of town always throws me for a loop!!! Hugzzz!!!
Cathy Carbonaro
Stunning work! Just love the colors! : )
Lois Bryan replied
thank you Cat … how I love your name!!!!!!!! .... so glad you like this one!!!!! Almost time to see these beauties again!!! YAY!!
Cathy Carbonaro
Thank you Lois…I did love it, I love Autumn and you captured it beautifully !
DonDavisUK
Love this wonderful Autumn scene. Don.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Don!!! It truly is a magical time of year!!!!
Diane Schuster
Beautiful fall shot and reflections!
Lois Bryan
Thank you SOO much!!
barnsis
CONGRATULATIONS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE GROUP STREAM CROSSINGS.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you soooooo much!!!! Soooo exciting!!!!! WHEEE!!!
ldeiter78
Congrats on this beautiful feature Lois!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Lori!!! Soooo exciting!!!
Yool
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Mariola!!!!! Such a wonderful honor, hon!!!
ccwri
Congratulations Lois Whooooooooowhoooooooooooo girl you go…. lol …....congratulations on your feature, nice work! Hugs!
Lois Bryan replied
Pauline!!!!! A very belated but heartfelt THANK YOU, sweetie!!!! Hugzzz!!
Patricia Montg...
This is a fantastic autumn covered bridge image!! Thank you so much for adding to our new group, Covered Bridges!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Patricia!!! Apologies for getting back to you so late … but I do thank you … and am so glad you like this one!!!
blue-eyes
very beautiful indeed my friend , i can only dream to be so good at photography , again superb work i love xx
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Blue-Eyes!! Thank you so much for your lovely compliment!!!
maxy
Wow! Fall color everywhere! I love it! Congratulations on your feature! Excellent work!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!!! Yes, it was a glorious day … I was lucky and caught the colors and the sunlight just right!!
rosiczka
Excellent work!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you!!!!!