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Forward...Into the Past


 

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Forward...Into the Past
Forward...Into the Past
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

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Paul Michko
 

WOW, what a magnificnet depth composition, Bob. The colors and curves and lines all come together for a grand display.


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November 08, 2007

 

Tiia Vissak
  A great point of view!


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November 08, 2007

 

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  Great photo Bob, well discovered!


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November 08, 2007

 
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  I love the POV here, Bob.


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November 08, 2007

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  SUPER!! I love this one, Batman!!


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November 08, 2007

 

Preeti Pat
  Awesome shot Bob.


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November 08, 2007

 

Bob Cammarata
  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


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November 08, 2007

 

Susan Heath
  Very enjoyable shot! Spectacular point of view, color and depth. Love it!


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November 15, 2007

 

Bob Cammarata
  Thanks Susan!


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November 16, 2007

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Congratulations on your winner, Bob!

Bob


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December 19, 2007

 

Sharon Day
  Awesome shot, Bob!!! Big congratulations!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner, Bob.


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December 19, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big Big congrats on your win Bob :o)


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December 19, 2007

 

Bob Cammarata
  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.


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December 20, 2007

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Always love your work, inspiration and teaching and this is another great capture and work from you. Congrats Bob and have a nice Holidays


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December 20, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations on your wonderful winner Bob!!!!!!!


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December 20, 2007

 

Bob Cammarata
  Thanks Emile and Susan!


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December 20, 2007

 
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  Terrific capture, Bob; the reflected light on the ceiling is fantastic. Congratulations!


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December 21, 2007

 

Bob Cammarata
  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


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December 22, 2007

 

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  this is spectacular! congratulations


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May 07, 2008

 
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