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The Comstock Bridge – East Hampton CT
Cheryl and I visited The Comstock Bridge, which spans the Salmon River. It is located in East Hampton CT just off of Rt. 16 on Comstock Bridge Rd. Built in 1840 the bridge has undergone a number of updates. As you view the interior picture you get a sense of how much wood has been replaced from the original. It’s a very tranquil spot to spend a while and just reflect. You can cross from one side to another and go underneath the bridge which is often times the site of fly fishermen but not today. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and Nikon 18-55 typically at F11 and F16, Aperture…
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Olson’s Bridge in Deep River CT
While “barn hunting” in Deep River CT the Olson’s covered bridge (private property) presented a beautiful site on manicured acres of property. A nice winding road led up to the bridge allowing access to the other side of a small creek which fed into a pond. As this was private property I was forced to put a long lens on the camera and take my images from the road side. I understand that in the winter they put a beautiful wreath on the side of the bridge, which when snow covered, makes for a gorgeous wintry shot. You can rest assured I will be back when the snow flies. Photographed…
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Covered Bridge – Comstock, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]All photo’s taken with the Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone camera. The Comstock Bridge, in East Hampton, CT, was built in 1840 over the Salmon River. In 1976 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This seems to be a frequented location with fly fisherman and certainly provides for a scenic, serene environment. Whether you’re a photographer or just someone that enjoys the beauty of the past you’ll appreciate stopping by.
