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06/15/2006 04:25:32 PM · #1 |
For some odd reason I was browsing alfresco's portfolio and found this:
In the comments he mentions a bench fetish of sorts. I thought "How odd!" until I wandered through the few folders I have on my laptop. Appears I take a picture or two of benches as well - I never knew! So JP, these are for you, and congrats on that silly virtual ribbon you got... 'Bout damned time for that, don't you think? :-)
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Any other bench shooters out there? Anyone know what causes this? |
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06/15/2006 04:37:41 PM · #2 |
Maybe because it's evocative of solitude, or loneliness...
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06/15/2006 04:53:21 PM · #3 |
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06/15/2006 05:02:45 PM · #4 |
Yes, I have tons of pictures of benches. Here are just a few.
 
 
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06/15/2006 05:06:43 PM · #5 |
So I hop and what's the first thread I click? Yep - 'Benched'! Thanks for bringing benches to the forefront Deb :)
Here's what I think
The empty bench: sit alone on one and you're virtually assured of having no one else join you - the epitome of solitude or, sadly, loneliness. Sit on an empty bench with another and you're virtually assured of having no one else join you - you're sharing time and space with only the other - the epitome of sharing and love and togetherness.
The observer makes the choice of which way to take the image, pushed in a direction by their hopes and desires and their outlook on life.
Would I share that view, that time, with another? Or keep it to myself?
So much potential, that bench.
I forgot to take my meds again :(
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Message edited by author 2006-06-15 21:11:56. |
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06/15/2006 05:22:53 PM · #6 |
Yes, I've taken photos of a bench or two in my life.
And when I was travelling through Europe 22 years ago, whenever I found a postcard that had a barrel in it, I would send it to some friends back in Australia. Quite a few barrel postcards... |
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06/15/2006 05:23:14 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
So much potential, that bench.
I forgot to take my meds again :(
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Apparently there are a lot of us who need access to your meds...
Oh, and Karen, I love the seasonal views of the benches - way cool!!
Message edited by author 2006-06-15 21:24:32. |
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06/15/2006 05:32:14 PM · #8 |
Sail Away:  24-Hour Workout: 
One Monkey Short of a Full Bench:  |
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06/15/2006 05:36:33 PM · #9 |
Best "bench" shots I have seen and overall the best night photography I have seen are here.
//www.cambridgeincolour.com/cambridge-gallery.htm |
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06/15/2006 05:56:41 PM · #10 |
MTPixels - great link - thanks! Beautiful pics.
GeneralE, you do realize that on "Sail Away", you've dated it 2008? :-) |
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06/15/2006 06:00:09 PM · #11 |
| Really it's not just benches, I find that any man made structure in a larger landscape provides a good pocal point for a photo. Do you want to start a post on how many fence photos people have taken, or roads? |
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06/15/2006 06:00:09 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
GeneralE, you do realize that on "Sail Away", you've dated it 2008? :-) |
You can order a print, but it won't arrive for another 18 months ... : ) Thanks ... |
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06/15/2006 06:00:53 PM · #13 |
| Interesting also, my not-going-to-get-a-chance-to-shoot desolation image has a bench in it. |
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06/15/2006 06:03:47 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Interesting also, my not-going-to-get-a-chance-to-shoot desolation image has a bench in it. |
And a couple of my 30 second shots from last night have benches in them! |
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06/15/2006 06:03:52 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
Interesting also, my not-going-to-get-a-chance-to-shoot desolation image has a bench in it. |
Mine were shot outside the challenge, except the golf course one, and it's better suited to "Indulgence" than "Desolation".... but hey, if I find another bench around here somewhere... :-) |
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06/15/2006 06:57:19 PM · #16 |
Benches rule
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06/15/2006 07:52:21 PM · #17 |
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06/15/2006 08:01:25 PM · #18 |
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06/15/2006 08:02:17 PM · #19 |
My thinking chair :) It overlooks the beach :)
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06/22/2006 02:26:03 PM · #20 |
And one from newcomer SkeeterDahl
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06/27/2006 05:16:16 PM · #21 |
fat man find more benches, this one from Olli:
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06/27/2006 05:18:23 PM · #22 |
'fresco, you missed mine :(
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06/27/2006 05:23:36 PM · #23 |
| My most humble apologies, ma'am. Please accept my throes of despair as honest and, gracious, you forgive me my slight towards you. |
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06/27/2006 05:24:11 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by alfresco:
My most humble apologies, ma'am. Please accept my throes of despair as honest and, gracious, you forgive me my slight towards you. |
Well, when you say it like that, ok, I forgive you :D
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06/27/2006 05:41:03 PM · #25 |
| yay!! :) You're a peach pidge! Next time I'm downstate I'm sending you and your sweetenheimer a bottle of fine Michigan wine :) |
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