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Mile High Swinging Bridge

© Lisa R. Buffington
Deluxe Website: lisabuffingtonphotography.com

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Uploaded: October 20, 2009

Description

Mile High Swinging Bridge on top of Grandfather Mountain in NC. The winds were gusting to over 40 mph. The fog was so dense our hair was wet. It was 54 degrees on top of the mountain

6417dpp

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 47.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Troy Gallagher October 20, 2009

I dont think I could walk across it. Great capture Lisa.

Troy #1194369

Tess L. Yee October 20, 2009

That looks about like my one trip to Grandfather, when I was a wee lass! Great foggy capture, Lisa! #8052384

Michelle Alton October 20, 2009

I'm in awe. #8052402

Shirley Sicurello level-classic October 20, 2009

Fantastic image and experience! #8052542

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 20, 2009

So moody and dreamy, Lisa. Very well done. Love it. #8052545

Marty Straub October 20, 2009

Great shot, Lisa. Very well composed with the diagonal line of the bridge leading to the scared travelers. 40 mph? Sounds like fun. Hope they issued parachutes. #8052810

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe October 20, 2009

Thanks Troy. Trust me, it took me a bit to get my nerve up to go across. The wind whistling through the metal of the bridge was something to hear. It was definitely an experience.

Thanks Tess. It fog was so dense we couldn't see any of the beautiful fall foliage or anything else, lol.

Thanks so much Michelle. It was my first time up on the mountain.

Thank you Shirley. It was worth the trip even with the rain and fog. An experience for sure.

Thank so much Mary Beth. I truly appreciate your comment.

Thank Marty. LOL, I think they should have issued parachutes. It was definitely a scary experience, had to take a few moments to work up my nerve to go across. People were climbing out on the rocks, silly people. I was afraid the wind was going to blow them off the mountain. Thanks for your wonderful comment. #8053024

Bill Houghton October 21, 2009

Lisa, this is such a beautiful scene. You did a great job capturing it. Have a wonderful day, Bill

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Bill Houghton Photography #8055264

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe October 21, 2009

Thank you Bill for the wonderful comment, much appreciated. #8055321

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 22, 2009

It was well worth it, the composition is topnotch, lighting so dramatic and the fog adds to the romantic mood. It's one of those times when you'd wish you were tethered to a very long rope while taking the shot. LOL! #8059334

Karen Bacon October 26, 2009

Oh my I would never be able to walk across this!Terrific presentation Lisa! #8074724

Eugenio Diaz October 26, 2009

AWESOME shot of this wonderful place...love it!
Great mood!
Well presented image! #8077013

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe November 10, 2009

Reynaldo- Yes, it was worth. Thank you for the terrific comment. I was thrilled when I seen this photo, I was so afraid it wouldn't turn out good. I had a very hard time holding the camera still, but was afraid to put my camera on my tripod. I figured it would end up at the bottom of the mountain, lol. Yup, a rope sure would have been nice, lol. I had to work up my courage to go across the swaying bridge, I hate heights, LOL.

Karen - Thank you for the wonderful comment. It took me a bit to work up my courage to go across.

Eugenio - Thank you so much for the great comment, I truly appreciate it. #8119975


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