The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by Rgarcia:
Very nice shot, interesting POV with the road and the bench.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by poser:
great b/w, makes me want to take the path.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by limerick:
Interesting and artistic. Not sure if I like the tones. Its kind of flat.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by alfresco:
Oh my - a nice and lonely bench, a subject that sings to the soul.

Interesting composition with the walkway leading to the bench and not the view from the bench, nor the bench itself, as the main frame filler.

Walk up and sit a spell. Sit a spell then walk down the trail.

Let me rest, let me sit, let me talk with loved ones current, past, and passed -- yes benches can sing to the soul.

Your processing adds quite nicely to the scene. Tied (so far) for my highest mark in scoring this challenge.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by cynthiann:
Kinda contrasty, but it works for me. Cool!

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by eschelar:
I'll be honest. I don't like this because I don't think the IR effect has been used to a positive effect in this pic. It's there, but it's not doing anything.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by h2:
overall a bit bright. has a nostalgic feel to it, I can imagine a decent border had enhanced this.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by Damzel:
I like the composition but it is a lil bit on the harsh light side...

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by cptpoland:
thought provoking a little on the soft side though.

The Lonely Bench
by Gotaka

Comment by Ja-9:
A very lovely spot, I like the path that leads through the photo, but it seems to be overexposed to much... personally I like a really deep tone...this doesn't mean it isn't a great capture, it almost has a "negative" feel