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8.00" x 4.50"
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10.00" x 6.50"
Inside HT 90. Poster
by Chris Kusik
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Inside HT 90. poster by Chris Kusik. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This lovely old bridge is in Chester County,Pa. In the early to late 1800s there were approximately 1,500 covered bridges in the state of... more
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Artist's Description
This lovely old bridge is in Chester County,Pa. In the early to late 1800s there were approximately 1,500 covered bridges in the state of Pennsylvania. That number has decreased to just over 200 bridges, with 15 located in Chester County. The remaining covered bridges in the county are a remnant of a time where most bridges in the United States were made from wood, since wood was relatively inexpensive and easy to acquire. Bridge making, however, was anything but easy and required significant cost, effort, and time. The cost of the building the bridges was covered by government funds or by private individuals building bridges across their land. Since the bridges were built from wood, they were covered to provide protection from the weather, dramatically extending the life of the bridges. Nevertheless, as floods and fires destroyed more bridges, they were eventually replaced or bypassed with more durable and longer-lasting reinforced concrete and steel beam bridges. Most of the existin...
About Chris Kusik
Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...
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Chris Kusik
Thank you Lovejoy Creations, I find these historic structures fascinating!
Lovejoy Creations
Great perspective and framing
Chris Kusik
I was a little out of me element, but I loved this bridge! Thanks for the vote Marcia.
Marcia Weller-Wenbert
Wonderful perspective in this shot. Visiting from USA Artist News - v