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Forward...Into the Past

© Bob Cammarata

Forward...Into the Past

Uploaded: November 08, 2007

Description

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

Comments

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. #781331

Tiia Vissak November 08, 2007

A great point of view! #5043364

November 08, 2007

Great photo Bob, well discovered! #5043417

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 08, 2007

I love the POV here, Bob.


Dominick #5043505

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 08, 2007

SUPER!! I love this one, Batman!! #5043677

Preeti Pat November 08, 2007

Awesome shot Bob. #5044152

Bob 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! #5077787

Bob Cammarata November 16, 2007

Thanks Susan! #5080632

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your winner, Bob!

Bob #5231283

Sharon Day December 19, 2007

Awesome shot, Bob!!! Big congratulations! #5231778

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner, Bob. #5232027

Sylvia Rossler December 19, 2007

Big Big congrats on your win Bob :o) #5232456

Bob 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 level-classic December 20, 2007

Always love your work, inspiration and teaching and this is another great capture and work from you. Congrats Bob and have a nice Holidays #5234596

Susan Fox December 20, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful winner Bob!!!!!!! #5234885

Bob Cammarata December 20, 2007

Thanks Emile and Susan! #5236391

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2007

Terrific capture, Bob; the reflected light on the ceiling is fantastic. Congratulations! #5240451

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

May 07, 2008

this is spectacular! congratulations #5897730

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