Kissing Bridge
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Kissing Bridge
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
Covered bridges with roofs and wooden sides are called "kissing bridges" because people inside the bridge cannot be seen from outside. Such bridges can be traced back to the early 19th century. Contrary to folk wisdom, they were not designed to produce rural "lovers' lanes," but were covered to protect the structures from deterioration.
Although these bridges may not have been originally "designed" as lover's lanes, I am guessing that they were often utilized as such back in the day when such things were shocking and there was much scrutiny of unmarried young people. This particular bridge was discovered on a little-traveled back country road near Route 66 in Missouri.
Note: This image has been processed with a watercolor type filter, and will reproduce most effectively if printed on a matte surface paper such as watercolor or Somerset Velvet.
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November 12th, 2012
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Comments (21)
Deborah Benoit
Lovely image Cheri!! f/v I have voted on 25 pieces of your work and will post one in the discussion.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Deborah, Thanks SO MUCH for selecting my gallery to support with promotions today. I really appreciate your kindness.
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob - I greatly appreciate you featuring "Kissing Bridge" in the USA Artist News!
Guy Cannon
Great shot~!...... (if Debra and Dave like it---it's got to be good~!).......V/F
Cheri Randolph replied:
Guy, Thanks for the cute compliment and the V/F. I'm a big fan of Debra & Dave's work too :-)
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Great artwork. Love the colours, textures and composition!!!!!
Cheri Randolph replied:
Thanks, Madalena, for featuring "Kissing Bridge" in your group of Creative Women Artists. I am honored!
Cheri Randolph
jrr, I'm complimented that you featured "Kissing Bridge" in the Gothic Romance Group!
Cheri Randolph
Jose, I really appreciate you featuring "Kissing Bridge" in your group, Stop Time with Art!
Cheri Randolph
Jouko, Thanks so much for featuring "Kissing Bridge" in your group, Art from the Past!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Wonderful subject and description Cheri! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Cheri Randolph
Mihyoun, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the story and the photo! thank you very much for your support.
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