Bridge of Carr, Scotland

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Bridge of Carr, Scotland

The ancient packhorse Bridge over the dark peaty fast flowing River Dulnain is over 300 years old and is the oldest stone bridge in the Highlands of Scotland, it also gave it’s name to the village of Carrbridge where it is situated.

An early morning image taken on a holiday to the Highlands that I was proud to call my home till I moved down to England after leaving school but a part of me will always remain in this beautiful area.

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Bridge of Carr, Scotland by rodsfotos
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Excellent capture, colours, and detail Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Richard,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Rod this is a fantastic subject, I have never seen anything like it, & the History is very impressive as well.
    What a great work of art, both in it’s construction & the photography.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Malcolm, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    such a wonderful scene Rod.
    beautiful bridge and nature

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Wendy, this is close to where I lived as a child,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent image my friend! The colors are wonderful Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Bela,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    A cracker of an image that has been a favourite of mine for a LONG time. I have seen many photos of this bridge but none come even remotely close to your interpretation of it. So glad you have put it on here. Regards, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Peter, early morning is always the best time to photograph this old bridge due to the sun’s direction, viewed from the other side you have to include the modern concrete road bridge that runs alongside it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    outstanding, brilliant, superb run out of adjectives now

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jell for the lovely comment, adjectives and all,lol.,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    I’m pretty certain your camera was on the list of cameras that the free Digital Negative Converter would accept. It’s a pretty quick download and brings up a plug in called Camera raw. I tried it but it wont accept my camera despite there being a long list of cameras it WILL accept. Peter

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Beautiful sharp clear image. the colors are beautiful, very unusual and unique bridge.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Byron, it is a lot stronger than it appears, I believe it had walls on it for the first 100 years or so till a flood damaged it and it still remains there some 200 years later,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Lovely capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Chris, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Wayne Holman

    Wayne Holman

    Beautiful details Rod, what an extraordinary bridge, wouldn’t want to push a wheelbarrow over it : )

  • rodsfotos replied

    Well I’d love the opportunity of photographing you trying to push a wheelbarrow over it Wayne,lol., many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    This is a beauty Rod. I seem to remember this shot from somewhere else!!! WONDERFUL!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Barbara, I’m trying to be selective about which of my older images to submit here,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    One of my favourites of your Rod, an outstanding capture. I can see many features with this.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lyn, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    old bridges have an everlasting charm, this one is no exception, nicely done Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lynda,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • mompaq

    mompaq

    Terrific image!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Absoutely stunning image- and look at you- all the pics- well done- great work Rod!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Pauline and for all your help, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Have seen so many photo’s of this bridge but your is the VERY BEST I have ever seen. Very well done my friend

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sandra, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    That’s amazing Rod, beautiful shot!

    Australia’s oldest bridge is in RIchmond, Tasmania. Convict built in 1832…........not quite the history of this one of yours, ey!

  • rodsfotos replied

    1832 is still quite some age,would love to see a photo of that one, thanks so much Sonia,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Absolutely beautiful!!! :D

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Evita, I lived near this bridge till I was 16 so as you may imagine I have seen it hundreds of times and there always seems to be someone photographing it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    beautiful image!! stunner!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Angie,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Outstanding capture, great information Rob…hugzzzzzzz

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Ann, I feel a little background information always helps,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Success at last by the looks of it! Well done mate! Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Peter,will mail you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Rod, another of your classic shots – Colin

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Colin, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Antanas,
    Regards, Rod.

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Hi Rod, You can see a photo or RIchmond Bridge in Tassie, if you click here

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    This is an amazing bridge and your captured it beautifully!! Great shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lori, it’s much photographed by visitors to the highlands of Scotland,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    This picture has always have been on of my favourites of you Rod,this Bridge of Carr is so very beautiful and you’ve captured it so well, you did an excellent job here Rod.Many regards, Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Henri, I am so pleased that you remembered it and have enjoyed it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    What an amazing bridge,great shot Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Linda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Yool

    Yool

    That is just stunning!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kristin N. Hamm

    Kristin N. Hamm

    What a gorgeous picture, the lighting and the texture are superb, plus it is a beautiful spot… well done! : )

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Kristin, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Hi Rod…
    With the description atached to this image, you should upload it into the Descriptions Group. ( more exposure )

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Larry, another group that I will surely be checking out, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Beautiful capture and colours,and the river really is very dark

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Trudi, it’s the peaty soil that makes so many of these Highland rivers so dark,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    what an amazing bridge and awesome shot of it!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jan, it’s a lot stronger than it appears,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Very well done Rod; Awesome composition, wonderful sharpness, fresh and crisp…vibrant color and excellent use of light…..the perspective you’ve chosen is perfect…...love it!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much for the wonderful positive comment Joyce, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    I love this bridge. I did a watercolour of it years ago.
    Its like a fairy gateway x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much, I used to live near to it as a child and often saw artists painting it, it is so unique, I am sure you remember it well through your painting,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Hi Rod, I think you know that I really like this shot. You’ve really captured the magic of bridges with this one. It amazes me that it’s still standing. They don’t build them like they used to. Don.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Don, thanks so much my friend, it does look a lot weaker than it is though I’d not consider driving over it to find out how strong it really is,
    Regards, Rod.

  • emolena

    emolena

    beautiful photo !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • L M

    L M

    Congratulations! This has been featured in this weeks Descriptions group!

    -Lance

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lance, I have been at work all day and didn’t realize, great news and it’s made my day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    amazing structure and photo and great description – I can see whyit was featured—congrats – dave

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Dave, it has certainly stood the test of time,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jokus

    Jokus

    Fantastic Rod to see this beautiful old bridge in the spotlight here on RB! Wonderful and a great capture, super color and comp! A deserved feature!
    Happy Day to you my friend, Joke ;-)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Joke, I have been at work all day and it was a real pleasant sirprise to see it was featured when I got home,
    Regards, Rod.

  • SilverVisionz

    SilverVisionz

    Beautiful landscape capture and wonderful perspective!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much, very kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    STUNNING Rod !!!! BRAVO ! X

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Madeline,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Marinapallett

    Marinapallett

    awesome picture i love it

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Yool

    Yool

    Stunning!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Yool,
    Regards, Rod.

  • krafty

    krafty

    I just love the rustic feel of this ancient bridge..beautiful shot Rod..I love this..bravo!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Cynthia,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great capture just love the way the bridge is still standing

  • rodsfotos replied

    It’s still a lot stronger than it appears Dave, I lived near it as a child and it hasn’t changed a bit in my lifetime, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Love the shape of this bridge, I can just picture people busily going to market with their wares! Great shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much, I don’t think I’d cross it in the dark though,
    Regards, Rod.

  • IrishPics

    IrishPics

    What a beautiful photograph Rod.. !
    you captured this so BEAUTIFUL & magnificent
    professional standard !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Joseph,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Brilliant image Rod!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you Gwenda,very kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    One of the best shots of this bridge I have seen. Puts mine to shame …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks very much Tom, I lived in Newtonmore till I left school, 20 mins South of Carrbridge, so knew that early morning on a sunny day works with the light on this side of the bridge, as a boy we used to stop at the shop alongside and get Eldorado ice cream, does that ring a bell,lol,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    We have been up through Carrbridge many times and we always stop to photograph the bridge. I have a couple of shots, but the sky is blown out in both, so I’m not particularly proud of them.
    We holidayed in Carrbridge for a week several years ago, we had a great time.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Amazing image. Great shape and ‘feel’ in this…..

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Steve, as you might imagine, it’s much photographed but the conditions were as good as I’ve seen them that morning so I had to take a few more,
    Regards, Rod.

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    I love stone bridges! Beautiful image of this one!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Michael, this one is a lot stronger than it appears,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    wonderful image rod!!! the color of the water is fabulous, this dark blue!!! well done dear!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much again Chen, the darkness of the water is due to the peat in the soil in the area, most of these Scottish Highland rivers are much the same colour,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    Terri~Lynn Bealle

    WOW, that’s amazing! 300 years old!!! AWESOME, thanks so much for sharing with us. Stunning capture! Really beautiful. That’s quite the bridge. I love those old bridges… If those stones could only talk : ) So much history!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Terri, the old bridge is a lot stronger than what it may appear, I lived near to it as a child and every time I go back to Scotland for a holiday I always seem to stop there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • JamieGreen

    JamieGreen

    Great image Rod. Congrats on your feature.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jamie,
    Regards, Rod.

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Congratulations this image has been featured in Steam Crossings this week, you are also now a featured member of the group.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Byron, a most pleasing surprise that’s made my day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Yool

    Yool

    on being featured in the Stream Crossings Group and being a featured member
    Well done !!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Mariola, a double surprise so I’m thrilled,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Well done on the feature Rod, this is an excellent shot of this lovely old bidge …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Tom, thanks so much my friend, quite a surprise and a very pleasant one I must add,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    FEATURED IN THE STREAM CROSSINGS GROUP 2 FEB 2009

    MY THANKS TO THE GROUP HOSTS

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    Congratulations Rod on having this well deserved feature in Stream Crossings. Excellent colours and composition.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lorraine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Wonderful shot, really beautiful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks ILpo, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • maxy

    maxy

    Stunning shape of this overpass! Congratulations on your feature! Excellent work!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Maxy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Llewellyn

    Larry Llewellyn


    My two cents ~ love this image… I have a close friend who lived in Exeter was a policeman there in his early days talks about this area a lot ..I’m going to mention this image…. Thanks for sharing..

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Larry, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Wow,I could sit and shot pictures all day here,well done my good friend~

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Steve, there is so much history in this part of the Highlands of Scotland, I only wish I could go there more often,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    Excellent work!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joe Sweeney

    Joe Sweeney

    Fantastic photo great colours.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Joe,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Rob Parsons

    Rob Parsons

    wow – amazing bridge I’ll put that on my ‘to do’ list, you’ve captured it really well.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Rob, I lived near this bridge as a child and it always attracts me every time I visit my old home area for a holiday,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Rebecca Bryson

    Rebecca Bryson

    Congrats on your feature!! in Stream Crossings…lovely image!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Rebecca,
    Regards, Rod.

  • scottyboy

    scottyboy

    Beautiful!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Scotty,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    Wow! And, congrats!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Carolyn, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    I love bridges like this, wonderful shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Shaun, it has really stood the test of time and is a lot stronger than it appears,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Its a popular spot Rod & you’ve done it credit with this excellent shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Robin, I have many childhood memories of passing this old bridge on the way to Nairn at weekends,
    Regards, Rod.

  • madmac57

    madmac57

    Another fantastic image Rod. With myself a tradesman of masonary I can really appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient stone masons. Still standing since 1719. Awesome!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Bryan, it means a lot that you as a stonemason appreciate the fine work of the ancient builders of this old pack horse bridge, they certainly knew how to build a structure to last,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chijude

    chijude

    What a beautful old bridge. And you have created a beautiful image to honour it!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jude, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    wonderful image Iam Scots born and it’s true a part of you still belongs in Scotland , I live in Australia now beautiful work jane

  • rodsfotos replied

    You can take a person out of Scotland but not Scotland out of a person, thanks so much Jane,
    Regards, Rod.

  • John44

    John44

    Dear Rod.. been scrolling dow for 20 minutes here.. to tell how much I like this photo.. Very well taken! A Tourist sweetener:-))

    Greeting
    John

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    This is a beautiful capture Rod. I see why it was featured. The angle you took it from with the flowers and trees showing through on the other side is so pretty…and just gorgeous set against the deep blue sky. The highlands must be a great place to live. Maybe you will get back there again one day….and stay. Wonderful composition!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ginny, I always enjoy visits back to the Highlands of Scotland and wish I could return more often, who knows what the future holds but I would certainly enjoy living there again,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jordan Busson

    Jordan Busson

    Stunning photo. I love the simplicity of the composition, the angle of the bridge and the way the trees frame it. The lighting is great, particularly the play of light and shade on the bridge. The colours are fantastic, and the yellow flowers add a bit of colour to the photo, acting as a simple visual accent, and completing the shot. Beautiful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much for the wonderful well thought out crytique, it is much appreciated and most helpful to get good constructive feedback like this,
    Regards, Rod.

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    Carr bridge -0 what a classic but then fab capture, Rod!!! :)))
    grand framing, angle and detail :)))
    kind regards, N xoxo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Nat, I used to live near to Carrbridge as a child and the old bridge is one of those landmarks you never forget,
    Regards, Rod.

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    Another fantastic shot! You have a great eye for the beauty of nature.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much again Triciamary, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    This ancient stone bridge is very attractive, a precious capture full of memories ! The greenery in the background is magnificent too.
    The spreading trees and the yellow flowers near the river add beauty to this
    amazing picture. I add it to my favorites. Congrats on the feature Rod !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Daffo, thank-you very much for your continued support and kind comments, much appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    This really is a great capture , you feel like you can walk across that bridge:)
    Fino

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Fino,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jen Davies

    Jen Davies

    beautiful image! instant fav!!! well done!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jen,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Great color and a beautiful scene. I am always awed at your ability to create such beauty with your camera. I really enjoy your images. They are rich in color and so well framed.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Carol, such a kind thing to say,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    An excellent shot of that famous bridge. The colours, light, sharpness and composition are just right.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks again Kasia, I lived a short way from this old bridge as a child, it was so good to see it again and get a few images while the conditions were favourable,
    Regards, Rod.

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