Forward...Into the Past [6446 Travel & Place]
Uploaded: November 08, 2007 02:02:33
Following many years of construction, the historic Paw Paw Tunnel along Maryland’s C&0 Canal was first open to barge traffic in 1850. It was restored to its present day condition by the Parks Service. Nikkor 20 mm, Provia 100...8 second exposure
Paul Michko November 08, 2007
WOW, what a magnificnet depth composition, Bob. The colors and curves and lines all come together for a grand display. #781331Tiia Vissak November 08, 2007
A great point of view! #5043364
Dominick M. Dimacale
November 08, 2007
Dominick #5043505
Carolyn M. Fletcher
November 08, 2007
Preeti Pat November 08, 2007
Awesome shot Bob. #5044152Bob Cammarata November 08, 2007
Thanks Paul, Tiia, Richard, Dominick, Carolyn and Preeti for your nice comments.This was my first visit to this canal tunnel.
I find it quite fascinating that at that time in our history, this canal route was the primary means for transporting supplies to support a growing nation further inland.
Horse-drawn barges were towed along this canal through many miles of harsh terrain traversing many locks, aquaducts and other manufacturing marvels of the period (like this 3118 foot long tunnel through solid rock).
Eventually though, recurrent Potomac River floods, along with the construction of the railroads, forced this then viable "water highway" into the archives of our history.
Bob #5046906
Susan Heath November 15, 2007
Very enjoyable shot! Spectacular point of view, color and depth. Love it! #5077787Bob Cammarata November 16, 2007
Thanks Susan! #5080632
Bob Cournoyer
December 19, 2007
Bob #5231283
Sharon Day December 19, 2007
Awesome shot, Bob!!! Big congratulations! #5231778
Kay E. Mahoney
December 19, 2007
Sylvia Rossler December 19, 2007
Big Big congrats on your win Bob :o) #5232456Bob Cammarata December 20, 2007
Thanks everyone!Wow!...I think the judges were juiced on caffeine this month. This is the earliest I can remember for finalists and winners being announced. #5233044
Emile Abbott
December 20, 2007
Susan Fox December 20, 2007
Congratulations on your wonderful winner Bob!!!!!!! #5234885Bob Cammarata December 20, 2007
Thanks Emile and Susan! #5236391
Chris Budny
December 21, 2007
Bob Cammarata December 22, 2007
Thanks Christopher!As mentioned, this was an 8 second exposure so much of the detail this photo reveals is barely visible to the naked eye.
Did you get a chance to check out the link I attached? If you are a history buff you may find it interesting.
Bob #5241974
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