A bench in Blendon Woods park revisited. Here is an image taken of it this past fall. It’s not near as inviting covered in snow.
Not as Inviting
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Hidden Bench
In the background While walking in a park in Savannah I was drawn to a vine entwined metal archway. I was not satisfied with any of my images. Something was missing. As I started to leave I noticed the bench in the background. My mind then envisioned the scene you see above. I shortened my DOF and moved in closer to the archway, eliminating it. I like this image as it is no longer a snapshot but pulls the two subjects together and removes the busy street scene in the background. Please let me know what this scene says to you.
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Yea for Spring
Spring is Near The first day of spring in the U.S. is considered to be around March 20 or 21, depending on what day the vernal equinox occurs. This is when the sun sits directly above the equator on its apparent trip northward. I took this image on March 20 while on a walk at Inniswood Gardens. I like how it shows the tree blossoms and the green grass as well as the barren trees and the lonely bench. A big Yea for Spring!
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The Innis Sisters
The Innis Sisters I took Jamie to InnisWood Gardens. They have a sculpture recognizing the efforts of the Innis sisters. The sisters wanted to preserve and enhance their gardens and woodlands for the enjoyment of all people resulted in their generous donation of their home and property to the Metro Parks in 1972. This sculpture shows the one sister reading to the other who os holding a basket of flowers. Jamie ran over and stood behind them while I took the photo.
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Snow Capped
Snow Capped Posts It can be rewarding to get outside the day of or the day after a snowfall, you never know what you might find. The day before this image was taken we had a nice snowfall and as sometimes happens today has turned out to be bright, sunny and warm, a great time to be outside. I drove to a park located near my condo and started to walk around. Near the kids playground, which was empty, there is a maze for the children, made of treated posts. The snow on the flat top is melting and creating a wonderful pattern just waiting for some guy with a camera to take a shot. That was me. It’s good to get out after a snowfall.
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On a Bench
On the Bench One of our overnights is in Rockville, New York. About a mile walk from the hotel is the Rockville town area where you can find small businesses. I like the quaintness of this area and feel it is a great place for photography. I spent most of my afternoon just roaming the streets and taking it all in. There are book stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and a fantastic European pastry shop. I enjoyed a rigatoni and sausage plate at a place called the Blue Moon Pizzeria. Wonderful ambiance and inexpensive so well worth it. On the way back to the hotel I noticed this woman as she sat on this bench taking in the late afternoon sunshine. It was her place of solitude in a bustling area.