Two bridges, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Back to Wycoller for one more visit.

There are actually three bridges crossing Wycoller Beck (stream), here you see two, the famous pack-horse bridge and the clapper bridge.

The pack-horse bridge is a two arched structure spanning the beck. Sometimes called Sally's bridge after one of the Cunliffe family who lived in the hall opposite the bridge in the 18th century.

Historians have argued about its age, none are certain, but it is thought to either date from the 13th or 15th century.

Its construction is a bit of an oddity, in that the arches are not equal to each other and the structures base-stone boulders are not level, giving the bridge a somewhat precarious appearance.

The clapper bridge that you see in the foreground is a primitive structure but of massive proportions, three flat gritstone slabs resting on two stone piers.
Thought to date from the 16th-17th century, although it could be earlier.
(For further information go to www.the journalofantiquities.com)

Two more shots of the pack-horse bridge in the w/s.

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Thanks for looking.

jhm, PaulVDV, ikeharel, Fis2, pajaran, PiotrF, papagolf21, Royaldevon, ChrisJ, macjake, COSTANTINO ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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jhm (211734) 2020-11-09 9:22

Hello Jean,

You use excellent the stone foot bridge as perspective to the next bridge with arches.
The background with natural green of a forest.
Nice composition and good presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Silvio1953 (220577) 2020-11-09 9:30

Ciao Jean, fascinating autunal view, lovely composition with bridges in the forest, splendid light and fantastic season colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (62802) 2020-11-09 9:33

Hello Jean,
My first idea was that the nearest bridge was the older of the two.
Three beautiful pictures but your main shot is certainly the best. Not only because it shows both bridges in one picture but also a lot of the surrounding nature.
I guess you were standing on the third bridge.
Wonderful autumn scene. Excellent composition, depth, clarity and sharpness.
Best regards, Paul

Ilonka1974 (10289) 2020-11-09 10:04

Hi Jean,
You have a good eye for composition, balance and tonality.
I love the effect of depth.
Regards
Janusz

holmertz (101980) 2020-11-09 10:06

Hello Jean,
These bridges are really beautiful, and it's great that they have survived for so long. This is the best of the three photos, because we see two of them and so much of the nice surroundings. The WS give us a closer view of the strangely uneven arches of the second bridge.
I have probably mentioned before (or maybe to Bev or John (tyro)) that the Swedish word for stream is 'bäck', pronounced just about the same as 'beck'.
Regards,
Gert

Fis2 (169709) 2020-11-09 10:20

Witaj Jean!
A very nice place, the bridges make impression.
Good framing, colors and light.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

cargus (13842) 2020-11-09 11:57

Beautiful autumn colors excellent played in your landscape, a perfect blend of light and clarity, an image well done.!!
Regards
Adrian

Tue (91564) 2020-11-09 13:17

Hello Jean,
A lovely view down the little stream with these two very different kinds of bridges. I really like the autumn atmosphere of the place with lots of fine yellow and brown tones in the trees.
Lars

PiotrF (54246) 2020-11-09 16:36

Hello Jean
A beautiful autumn composition with two bridges.Unique place. I like good composition, nice colours and good quality. Good work, nice presentation.
Regards
Piotr

ifege (46923) 2020-11-09 20:03

Hi Jean
A good trio of photos of these old bridges along with good autumn colour.
cheers
Ian

abmdsudi (95869) 2020-11-09 21:43

Hi Jean
Lovely composition with some amazing autumnal colours! but imho, may be better with a touch less exposure. Love the moss on stones and the water. These old stone bridges are really strong but best to stay off from the closer one if your balance is not too good. How interesting and the skill that went into these - a tribute to the Masons' art. This looks so restful.....
Best regards

jemaflor (146274) 2020-11-09 23:31

Hi Jean,
well framed these two bridges, nice autumn colors, good light and sharpness management, tfs.

papagolf21 (152605) 2020-11-09 23:35

Bonjour, cher Jean,
C'est une page d'histoire à travers cette composition.
J'admire la simplicité et la beauté de ces ponts.
Très belle réalisation.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (157280) 2020-11-10 0:07

Hello Jean, Beautiful view of this stream in the forest and two stone old bridges. Delightful composition.

Best regards Malgo

lousat (138599) 2020-11-10 0:35

Hi Jean,in fact it is not easy to understand how the bridge can still be standing by observing the curious architecture in your WS. But obviously our ancestors knew the reason and they were right. Three beautiful photos in this magnificent and colorful autumn scenery, excellent quality as always. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (85606) 2020-11-10 1:07

Hell Jean,

This is a beautiful photograph, perfectly representative of Wycoller and its history. You have got the atmosphere perfectly right.
You have taken an excellent viewpoint to include the two bridges and how effective the whole becomes, when draped with such beautiful autumn foliage.
This is a classic shot.
Why leave it in your archive for so long!
Ha! Ha! It is like wine, better for the keeping!

The w/s are fine additions but you chose well for the main shot.

Keep safe,
Bev :-)

pajaran (114891) 2020-11-10 22:18

Greeting.
Beautiful river and old bridges, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast, perspective and good text.
Beautiful nature in autumn.
Good work with nice photos in the workshop.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

mkamionka (73344) 2020-11-13 5:00

Hi Jean,
Lancashire is where I believe Bev lives! Did you have a TrekEarth meeting? I suppose we should not socialize these days...
Beautiful spot. The two bridges add some interest to the autumnal scenery along the stream.
The vegetation seems to be so well arranged in your frame. We can also spot a path along the river.
Very well seen and captured,
M

ikeharel (112419) 2020-11-13 10:18

Old two bridges that most probably massively built, so endured several long centuries, Jean.
The three photos beautifully taken, showing the surrounding of this green forest corner, rightly chosen the main picture.
Good evening,
Ike

ChrisJ (171220) 2020-11-14 23:11

Hello Jean,

A delightful forest glade with soft diffused lighting and excellent sharpness and natural looking colour. The stream adds perspective and the lichen encrusted old stone bridges are charming. Tfs!

macjake (98262) 2020-11-17 20:36

Hi Jean
yes, i'm sure we've seen these bridges on TE before, Bev has posted them I think. these are wonderful subjects for us to photograph, and I'm glad you got two in the same scene here with the walking path as well. great WS photos showing the unequal arches. love it. cheers
Craig

COSTANTINO (115515) 2020-11-18 22:29

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
this photo is absolutely
dedicated to the Nature...
it seems like a picture from the best
painter photographer with natural
details,the bridges,the fallen leaves
creating a natural rug....
it is a fascinating autumnal view
welldone
regards
Costantino

jmdias (114262) 2020-11-24 11:47

jean

marvelous view with the creek and these two marvelous old bridges, one more simple and rustic and the other more classic. this place looks marvelous to walk around. TFS this image.

take care

jorge