January Thaw
- On January 13, 2013
- By lisa
- In Covered Bridges, Winter
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This weekend brought a most welcome January thaw, when for the first time in quite awhile it was actually comfortable to be outside.
This little beauty has been on my “to-do” list for a while now.
It’s a small one at only 50 feet long, and because of the snow, rocks, and rushing water, there was really only one vantage point, and this is it.
Have a great week ahead!


Stacey
Wow! The processing on this is dope! I know I couldn’t think of a cooler adjective to use-dope says it all:-).
geetlee
Beautiful shot Lisa! We are having nice sunny weather here after a spell of cold. It sure feels good to soak in some sun.
Hope you are enjoying your weekend.
xo
Marcie
I love covered bridges..and thank you for the link to the Steve McCurry video. Lots to think about there..
Otto von Münchow
An awesome picture. I really like the rusty, old look of the photograph, it fits perfectly with the ambience and subject. The soft/blurred effect adds an extra dimension. Beautiful.
Relyn
OK, the comments were turned off on the last post, but I find I MUST thank you. So, Thanks. Happy weekend, friend.
Mila
that’s really cool, can you actually cross it?
Candace
You live in such a picturesque area! Beautiful shot.
Missing moments
Love how you processed this shot Lisa. Perfect!
Jocelyne
This is such a beautiful image Lisa ! There’s a really nice softness throughout the image (you know me and softness
And the texture in the sky is perfect, a really nice addition to the photo
Jennifer@threedogsinagarden
Nice covered bridge photograph, Lisa! I bookmarked the Steve McCurry video and am looking forward to watching it at lunchtime.
lisa
I’ll take this vantage point any day. I really love the rustic, weathered wood. And the contrast against the snow is lovely. Stay warm, my friend. xoxox
Barbara
Oh, how pretty! Love your processing!
Katie
Oh wow, this is just gorgeous!
Val
This is a beauty Lisa! Very rustic! We had 50 degree weather Monday and it is snowing cats and dogs today. Wacky weather!!!
Anna
Lisa ~ No covered bridges where I live
Lucky you! The warm texture in the sky adds just the right mood to this piece.
Have a great week!
xo A
Serendipity is Sweet
What a gorgeous spot, and your photo is stunning!
Fernando Santos (Chana)
Excelente fotografia de inverno….
Cumprimentos
Sara
this is so pretty and dreamy! I’m in Canada and we’ve had some beautiful weather over the last few days here that has melted most of the snow as well
Becs
This is lovely. Glad things have warmed up a bit for you. Hope your week is going well. x
Donna Heber
Stunning photo Lisa with such beauty! All of our snow is gone now
ladyfi
Wow – that is a beauty!
Shirley LeMay
So, are people allowed to drive across? Looks like maybe, but not in winter? The thaw gives the scene movement. Great to hear it got a bit warmer!
lisa
Yes, Shirley, just not in the winter time.
Monica
Beautiful shot with lovely tones!
Have a great week, Lisa!
Lúcia
I love snowy shots, they always seem so magical to me!
Have a good week Lisa!
Debbie
my heart skipped a beat when your page loaded, and i am able to leave a comment!!
beautiful, magical, my kinda place!!
Hilda
Beautiful winter photo.
Wish you a great week,
From Hilda
A Garden of Threads
Hi Lisa, I have found you again:) and I like the new blog setup. Gorgeous cover bridge shot. Was it hard transferring from blogger to where you are, I am not happy with Google as my blog host.
lisa
Sent you an email, Jen.
daryl
awesome shot and love the texture of that wood
Misty Dawn
Oh wow! This is outstanding Lisa!!!
Lissa @ lafcustomdesigns
I missed your canvas texture on my phone … glad I came here to see the larger view. Thaw? OMG, we are so far from thawing out here in Colorado … the high today will be 17º! Overnight lows are below zero. Well, maybe not too far. We might actually get up to 30º tomorrow!! LOL Happy day to you, my friend.
thotlady
Beautiful, I love covered bridges.
charlotte wilson
Lovely old bridge and you did a wonderful texture for it.
Łucja-Maria
Hello Lisa!
Winter lovely view!
Your picture is perfect.
It is beautiful!
Regards
Lucia
anita
We had a bit of a thaw too, so nice to be outside and not thinking of only how cold you are! What a pretty little bridge…the textured sky is a real nice touch too.
Tammy
Oh Lisa, you have outdone yourself this time! Absolutely magnificent. Love the softness combined with that wonderful texture! I’m in awe!
Kia
Ciao Lisa, happy Monday!
I’ve already commented this at Flickr, but it’s so gorgeous that it’s sure worthy a second and third look. You did great with the edit of this charming covered bridge. I wish we had them here too.
xo
Journey Photographic
I love these covered bridges – so much character!
Minoru
Hi,Lisa. It looks spring is coming near. It will be very cold again?
We had a heavy snow in Tokyo today. Almost all of flights were cancelled in Tokyo, Haneda International Airport.
Sandra
I love covered bridges and they are rather rare over here. It’s nice that you’re getting warmer temperatures before the next onslaught of cold and snow. Temperatures dropping here daily! It’s winter!
Have a great week and keep warm!
Leanne
Glad things are warming up a bit, love this winter scene.
Ross
Such beautiful photos Lisa! Sorry I haven’t dropped by in a bit but life has been crazy! More surgery and just plain crazyness hasn’t left much time for blogging. I’m trying to get back on track though! Hope things are going well for you! You are such a talented photographer and I am so inspired by what you do!
gina
Oh, that is so lovely! I am delighted to see another covered bridge on your blog — I’ve been missing your bridges. You are having a thaw while we are having a cold snap, so unusual for California. I’m afraid it’s going to be coming your way soon. Stay warm!
Linda R
Your photo look amazing. What a perfect scene.. So glad to hear you had some nice weather. It has been cold and windy here.. YUCK!
Hugs~
geanina
a beautiful winter scene, Lisa!
Beverly
Such elegant processing on this wonderful bridge Lisa!! I had not given any thought that these bridges would be closed due to snow. A nice outing for you!! xo
Kathy
This is really outstanding, Lisa!
K.Young
Truly gorgeous. Worthy of a frame ~
She Who Carries Camera
I can hear that frigid rushing water! Wonderful capture!
Pat
What a beautiful winter scene!
Gail
I have missed your covered bridges. You certainly made the most of your one vantage point and the processing is perfect!
Hilary
Perfection. It makes me want to be there right now.
Caroline
I love your covered bridges! This is just beautiful…especially with the melting snow!
Tina´s PicStory
very lovely pic!
TexWisGirl
pretty weathered wood! congrats on some nice weather!