Covered Bridges

Covered Bridges:  Nostalgia and Cultural Structures

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that often arises from fond memories of the past. It can be triggered by various elements, including cultural structures such as covered bridges. Covered bridges have a long history and are often associated with a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia for many people.  Did you know that these historic structures were prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries. Covered bridges were constructed to protect the wooden trusses and flooring from the elements, increasing their longevity. They were an essential part of transportation infrastructure, allowing people and goods to cross rivers and other bodies of water.  As time passed and modern engineering techniques emerged, covered bridges became less common. However, their charm and historical significance have made them an enduring symbol of the past.

Covered Bridge Fine Art Photography

Fine art photography is a genre that focuses on capturing images with artistic intent. Covered bridges are a favored subject of mine due to their aesthetic appeal and nostalgic connotations. When photographing covered bridges, photographers may choose to capture the structure in its entirety, highlighting its unique design and historical significance. For me, it’s about using the approaching road as a leading line.  Recently, my newest approach lay in capturing an elevated perspective of the bridge making for a pleasant composition.  These art prints celebrate the beauty and historical significance of these architectural gems. 

Covered Bridge Art Prints

In evidence-based design in healthcare art, researchers found nostalgic landmarks such as covered bridges produce warm memories which foster peaceful feelings.  These cultural artifacts now serve as symbols of local pride and are perfect subjects for hospitality art, healthcare art, and corporate art clients.  These fine art prints of covered bridges allow business owners to greet their clients with wall décor that places them at ease.  In addition to covered bridge art prints, check out my gallery of barn art prints, canal artwork, lighthouses, log houses, and in particular mill art prints

Note:  These are fine art prints.  I have edited each by removing minor distractions (typically powerlines and road signs).  As an artist, my interest lies in the composition and subject where removing these distractions produces a more pleasing nostalgic scene.    

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The North Pole Covered Bridge lies in Brown County Ohio and basks in the sun under beautiful skies on a summer day

North Pole Road Covered Bridge, Brown County Ohio No. 5

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An Ohio covered bridge painted red with white accents basks in the daylight on a pretty spring day

Hueston Woods Covered Bridge No. 5

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A recently constructed Ohio covered bridge where its modern architecture supports vehicles and pedestrians

Hueston Woods Covered Bridge No. 6

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Stevenson Road Covered Bridge northeast of Xenia where the blue skies, green vegetation and bright red pain perfectly contrast on a summer day, capturing another example of an Ohio Covered Bridge

Stevenson Road Covered Bridge on Perfect Summer Day No. 14

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King’s Mill Covered Bridge in Marion County Ohio offers travelers nostalgic experience as they cross the Olentangy River

Kings Mill Covered Bridge, Waldo Ohio No. 30

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A covered bridge with autumn leaves on the ground.

Bridge of Dreams, Knox County, Ohio No. 8

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Eldean Covered bridge near Troy, Ohio represents Miami County Ohio Fine Art Photography

Eldean Covered Bridge on Summer Evening No. 4

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A red wooden bridged spans Tawawa Creek on a colorful autumn evening as the thinning leave barely block the setting sun and its golden light

Ross Covered Bridge, Tawawa Park, Sidney Ohio No. 1

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A red covered bridge with trees in the background.

Eldean Covered Bridge No. 4

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The Eldean Covered Bridge still supports Miami County vehicle traffic across the Great Miami River with its red and white paint design

Eldean Covered Bridge No. 2

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The Black Covered Bridge, near Oxford Ohio under pretty spring skies

Black Covered Bridge, Oxford, Ohio

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Tawawa Creek flows under a red covered bridge on a colorful autumn evening as the thinning leave barely block the setting sun and its golden light

Ross Covered Bridge from Tawawa Creek, Tawawa Park, Sidney Ohio

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A wooden bridged with red paint spaces Tawawa Creek on a colorful autumn evening as the thinning leave barely block the setting sun and its golden light

Long view of Ross Covered Bridge, Tawawa Park, Sidney Ohio

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A green covered bridge stands about covered snow fields and under blue skies.in Greene County Ohio

Ballard Road Covered Bridge in Winter No. 3

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A green covered bridge stands about covered snow fields and under blue skies.in Greene County Ohio

Ballard Road Covered Bridge in Winter No. 1

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A covered bridge where its red paint contrasts with the green spring leaves and crystal blue skies

Stevenson Road Bridge No. 4

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A covered bridge where its red paint contrasts with the green spring leaves and crystal blue skies

Stevenson Road Bridge No. 3

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A red covered bridge (Richard P. Eastman) is nestled in a grove a trees outside Yellow Springs Ohio

Richard P Eastman Covered Bridge, Yellow Springs Ohio

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The decorative red cupola of a local covered bridge complements the blue azure skies and green leaves as it crosses a local bike trail.

Richard P Eastman Covered Bridge, Yellow Springs Ohio No. 2

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The Ballard Road covered bridge painted green on a summer day

Ballard Covered Bridge, Jamestown OH No. 1

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A red Richard P. Eastman covered bridge spanning the Little Miami River Bike path on a spring morning

Richard P. Eastman Covered Bridge

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