Light at the End of the Tunnel

Uploaded: February 03, 2012 03:02:20 | Entered: June 06, 2018 04:08:06

Description

The mile long Paw Paw tunnel is one of the major features of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built to by pass some very difficult terrain along the Potomac river. It took 14 years to build and cost $600.000. For 75 yrs hundreds of boats carried coal, farm products and manufactured goods. It was used until 1924. This was taken by using a flashlight about a third of the way in.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 30/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Aimee S. McMaster February 03, 2012

...good morning to you neighbor Tammy...always wonderful to learm some history, great pov ,detail & comp... #1440944

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Great job with this Tammy - Fantasic depth, capture and info! #9962535

Jack Gaskin February 03, 2012

COOL SHOT CREEPY PLACE.
Was impressed w/that info thanks a bunch

Jack #9962585

Alan L. Borror February 03, 2012

Excellent image, Tammy! It grabbed my attention right off. #9962587

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 03, 2012

Glad to hear it wasn't a train! LOL.. Great shot!! #9962590

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Thanks Aimee, Jeff, Jack, Alan and Carolyn. #9962603

Robert R. Goodman February 03, 2012

Hi Tammy,A winner in my books.Excellent capture my friend.Wonderful info!!!!! #9962637

Ken Smith level-classic February 03, 2012

What a cool place...was fun reading your description. Excellent work/comp, Tammy! #9962639

Tiia Vissak February 03, 2012

cool tones, light & pov! #9962648

Marilyn Cornwell February 03, 2012

I'm having an out of body experience, Tammy! This is fabulous! #9962655

Michelle Alton February 03, 2012

Very good harnessing of the flashlight light! Looks creepy for sure, but you've proven...there's ALWAYS a light at the end! Great capture, Tammy. #9962661

Julie Burnett February 03, 2012

Fantastic pov and depth, Tammy!! #9962674

Gord MacEachern February 03, 2012

Great bit of photography here Tammy well done!! #9962688

Val Feldman level-classic February 03, 2012

Super and unique capture, Tammy! Terrific depth captured, love your idea of the flashlight to "light the way" - worked wonderfully! Well done! #9962753

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 03, 2012

Fantastic light and capture, Tammy. Great idea and a really strong flashlight. #9963001

Mike Clime February 03, 2012

Cool capture, nice pov and excellent textures, Tammy! Nice history lesson too! #9963127

Maria Warren level-classic February 03, 2012

this is awesome and very cool nice work Tammy:) #9963143

John Connolly February 03, 2012

Very impressive lighting and detail here Tammy! Thanks for the info too! #9963194

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Thanks so much Everyone. #9963303

Neal D. Hatcher February 03, 2012

Fantastic capture and info. #9963348

Lynn M. Whitt February 03, 2012

Very cool, great pov.... #9963366

Ellen Hodges February 03, 2012

Love the pov and think the light at the end, and with the flashlight looks awesome, Tammy!! #9963407

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 03, 2012

Cool perspective Tammy #9963408

Marijana Fajgl February 03, 2012

Fantastic perspective, Tammy! Wonderful capture and info. #9963414

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 03, 2012

FANTASTIC capture Tammy, the DOF and lighting are AMAZING, VERY well done!! <>< #9963424

Carol L. Fowler February 03, 2012

Interesting capture- looks dark and scary! #9963649

Mary Timman February 03, 2012

Nice bit of history and an excellent shot with the flashlight. #9963670

Tammy Espino February 03, 2012

Your braver than me, don't think I would walk in the dark! Excellent capture and history! #9963780

David Phalen February 03, 2012

Amazing use of a flashlight to capture the depth, tones and textures of this scene!! Very well done Tammy!! #9963803

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Thanks Guys. #9963819

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 03, 2012

Very cool night shot, great job! #9963857

Stephen Zacker February 03, 2012

Has an eerie feeling to it #9963860

Lorna Shutter February 03, 2012

I'm with Tammy E.! Hope you weren't alone out there! The flashlight was a great idea though! It really adds mood and intrigue to this image! Fabulous depth and I love the light at the other end! A fantastic shot, Tammy! :) #9963899

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Thanks Randy, Stephen and Lorna. #9963939

Karen Bacon February 03, 2012

this is a wonderful capture Tammy. a little creepy with lots of impact! #9963947

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 03, 2012

Tammy, the lighting here is exquisite. The tones, textures, perspective & mood are exceptional too! Big Winner in my bok, my friend! Wish it were mine! #9963975

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 03, 2012

Interesting info and a terrific shot, Tammy! #9963990

Mitch Spence level-classic February 04, 2012

Dramatic and not just a little scary, Tammy. #9964913

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 04, 2012

Thanks Karen, Patrick, Terry and Mitch. #9965067

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 04, 2012

Wow what terrific leading lines, texture and light. The title is perfect! #9965090

Debbie Bray February 04, 2012

Literally! The light at the end of the tunnel, and I guess when it was finished, that's how they felt! Fabulous comp, Tammy! #9965183

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 04, 2012

FANTABULOUS, Tammy! :-) k #9965445

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 05, 2012

Thanks Heather, Debbie and Kitty. #9966205

Bill Houghton February 07, 2012

Tammy, great shot and story. Have a great day, Bill #9969832

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 07, 2012

Thanks Sabrina and Bill. #9970078

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2012

Holy Doodle, Tammy! I came to visit your gallery and the awesome images are jumping out all over the place. Your work is superb!!! I had to comment on this one for sure. You know it's not just BP but anyone and everyone is looking for one of a kind images. This is one of them. None of us will ever see another image like this one and for that you get a 10/10 in my book.

Bravo! Yes, Eerie as others have said, but mainly this is enthralling and unique. What a great eye you have!

-Laura :) #9976374

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 11, 2012

Thanks Laura. #9976719

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