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29-MAR-2007 Deborah Lewis

"Bridges of Madison County"

Gettysburg, PA

"Movies, Music and Literature" Month
"Bridges of Madison County"
(1995 - Clint Eastwood - Robert Kincaid/Nat'l Geoghaphic Photographer
and Meryl Streep-Francesca-retired school teacher/housewife)
To "wrap-up" my Movies, Music and Literature month here is
my 2nd Favorite Movie of all time.

Robert: "Hi, You know I get the distinct feeling that I’m lost."
Francesca: “Are you suppose to be in Iowa?”
Robert: "Yeah"
Francesca: "Well then you’re not that lost."

A big thanks to Pops for driving me to find this one!

Sachs Covered Bridge was built in 1852 by David S. Stoner.
Part of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia began it's
retreat to Virginia by crossing this bridge after the Battle of
Gettysburg in July 1863. Sach's covered bridge extends 100 feet
across Marsh Creek. In 1938, the Pennsylvania Highway Department
determined that Sachs Bridge was the most historic covered bridge
in the state. Sachs Bridge was closed to traffic in 1968 and
listed in the National Register of historic places in 1980.
Floodwaters swept it from its abutments on June 19, 1996.
The County of Adams rehabilitated the Sach's bridge by supporting
its trusses with steel beams and by raising its elevation three feet.

Is the Sach's Bridge Haunted?
Some people think Sachs Bridge is haunted.
Of the many stories, there is the one about 3 Confederate
soldiers who deserted their unit, and were caught. It's
believed that these three men were hung on this bridge
as their punishment. Today, some people claim to feel a cold spot
on Sach's bridge. Others take pictures and get ectoplasm and
orbs in their photos (still going thru the 100 pixs I took - maybe)!
http://www.jennie-wade-house.com/gettysburg-sachs-bridge.htm]

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Melanie 31-Aug-2008 15:27
I went there over summer 2008 and I took like 50 pictures and every single one of them had orbs in it. There was a huge org like i dont know a word to describe how big it was, but it followed my camera and it was in like 20 pictures in the same spot and i even moved to different places on the bridge to take pictures. strange??
Linda Ellison 19-Oct-2007 13:29
L.Ellison
Is the Sachs Bridge where the movie was taken?
Faye White14-Oct-2007 17:30
sooooo strange - I'm watching the end of the movie now!
this is great in b&w, Deb!
blizzard26-Jul-2007 20:58
perfect angle of view
extra sharp detail
excellent camera work
wonderful workd to match v
Guest 15-Jul-2007 03:45
Randy Carter
Very well done V
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography29-Jun-2007 15:00
Excellent capture, well seen in b&w, Vote.
Monte Dodge13-Jun-2007 04:10
Well done,, great photo!! V
Guy Dube14-Apr-2007 01:44
A very impressive picture Deborah! A lovely composition! Voted!
Best regards
Guy
Guest 01-Apr-2007 08:03
I love this shot!!! We must get a wedding pic there. GMV!!!
Jen Bixler01-Apr-2007 05:02
I knew when we started this month long challenge that this movie/book would be represented. And what a way to end a really fun month. I love this so much. Your PoV and the reflection and the conversion to b/w.
A big vote from me and I hope to see this hanging on your wall.

~V~
Wei O'Connell01-Apr-2007 03:04
Beautiful bridge and great shot. vote
Rich Westfall01-Apr-2007 02:24
Excellent composition and nice B&W.
1moremile31-Mar-2007 23:48
beautiful bridge.
Victoria31-Mar-2007 21:49
Nice B&W with explanation
Guest 31-Mar-2007 19:29
Looks in great shape for a 150 years old bridge! Looks like summer in PA!
Ray :)31-Mar-2007 18:27
Dan's friend would be disappointed in England. I don't think we have any of these!
Dan Chusid31-Mar-2007 15:29
There's a childhood friend of mine on Pbase
that seems to shoot dozens and dozens of these.
Wonder if this one is in his galleries.
Looks great in b&w!
~ V ~
Guest 31-Mar-2007 13:57
LOVE, love, LOVE THIS SHOT!
Guest 31-Mar-2007 13:20
Beautiful in B&W. Love the history! vote
R. Walls31-Mar-2007 11:58
Love the angles and the reflections! Well Done!
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