Benched by alophoto

Benched

I am really struggling getting back into real life again after the trip, birthday weekend and lack o' sleep. Yesterday I was super busy and exhausted. Today I wore shoes for the first time since the wicked blisters that are still slowly healing up. The grayness and rain aren't much helping with the adjustment to reality.

I shot this line of benches at a pretty park in New York recently. I have a thing for benches apparently.

Hope to get back on track and off of the bench again soon! And WOOHOO noticed that I am 50% done with my second year today!
Meg
love the long line and of course the beautiful green....we need rain here....send some this way and I'll send the sunshine there...trade?
July 2nd, 2013  
Great shot. I love benches, too! I totally understand how you are feeling. I always find that it's hard to get back to photographing my normal environment after being in new, stimulating places where I'm seeing photographs everywhere. Just rest up a bit and you'll be off this pretty bench before you know it. :)
July 2nd, 2013  
@megmills Deal! Can't wait to see you soon! Thank you, Meg!
July 2nd, 2013  
Looks good and the benches lead away into the distance nicely.
July 2nd, 2013  
Like the bokeh benches in the background too!
July 2nd, 2013  
Great focus-- really cool shot!
July 2nd, 2013  
Nice. Lovely greens and lighting. Know what you mean about the return from holidays. Its amazing how quickly your mood can change...
July 2nd, 2013  
Great pov and dof!!
July 2nd, 2013  
We've all been benched at least once in our lives, or at least those of us old enough to vote. I like that your bench is Red. Now if only you had a guy named Johnny sitting on it :)
July 2nd, 2013  
@adamj Is that a baseball reference? Sorry, I am slow this week...I liked the red, too. Who is Johnny Bench? Sounds familiar...
July 2nd, 2013  
@amandal Shhhhhh. Someone in Cincinnati may hear you! Hall of Fame catcher and one of the biggest stars to ever don the Red and white.
July 2nd, 2013  
Better not ask that question in Cincinnati!Very nice image,dreat DOF.
July 2nd, 2013  
@adamj Hey, I new in town;-). I knew it sounded familiar. Also, my hubs isn't too much into sports. Had I still been living at home, I'da known.

@ernmar Whoops! I'm still pretty new around these here parts. Thanks, Ernie. Don't tell anyone in photo club, ok;-).
July 2nd, 2013  
Great DOF. Very inviting too.
July 2nd, 2013  
@bpaquette There were a couple of friends sitting on the last bench, but they are blurred out. Thanks, lady. NY was a really pretty state. I loved the green and all of the stonework...and of course the city. If I go back, maybe you can meet me there! How funny that my Michael joined 365, huh?
July 2nd, 2013  
@pflaume Thanks for your kind words and understanding, Lisa. I really appreciate you!

@carolmw Thanks so much, Carol!!

@fueast Are you feeling it too? I can't even pick up my camera. Though I have an idea and may try it out later today. Tough too as I still have more photos that I want to use from the trip...though getting to the bottom of the barrel finally.

@amandakay129 THanks so much, Amanda!!

@archaeofrog I loved the line of them. Thanks so much, my friend!

@steampowered Thanks, Paul. That is what attracted me to the photo!

July 2nd, 2013  
I could sit on that bench right now with my book and enjoy the beautiful day. You should take a seat there too and I am sure you will get your energy levels back up soon :-)
July 2nd, 2013  
@zambianlass Wish I could. I left it behind in New York last week. I've been back a week now. Still catching up. Wish we could sit and recover together. Ah a good book, friend and a bench...that's the life!
July 2nd, 2013  
ouch blisters suck balls. good shot. looks like it was a pretty day
July 2nd, 2013  
just sit back ,relax and take care of the blisters---wonderful image 'tho:)
July 2nd, 2013  
Love the line of benches
July 2nd, 2013  
Lovely composition and dof. Very beautiful shot.
July 2nd, 2013  
I love this, nothing wrong with being fascinated with benches... I like the way they lead into the lush green of the distance.
July 3rd, 2013  
nice bench shot... love the focus... glad to hear your feet are mending... those blisters must have been PAINFUL!!!!
July 3rd, 2013  
@northy Ugh. They were rubbed raw for 10+ hours of walking. I was a gimp by the end of the day. Thanks, friend!
July 3rd, 2013  
Cool shot of the bench . Wow, you did do a lot of walking..
July 3rd, 2013  
Such a pretty shot, Amanda!
July 3rd, 2013  
What a wonderful shot! Sorry that my city gave you blisters--I hope they heal soon. Congrats on reaching 50%
July 3rd, 2013  
very nice composition
July 3rd, 2013  
Nice one and congratulation on the half-way.
July 3rd, 2013  
Nicely captured - cool colours and shapes :)
July 3rd, 2013  
Nice POV and great DOF in this.
July 3rd, 2013  
Rob
Love the colours an your POV! Nicely captured!
July 3rd, 2013  
Great bench. Nice line of benches in the background as well. Completely know how you feel. I've been back nearly two weeks and I am going to cut back my time for a while to see if that helps.
July 3rd, 2013  
I like the focus and the shadows. There is something attracting about benches.
July 3rd, 2013  
I love how you've lined up the benches perfectly. Great POV and DOF xx
July 3rd, 2013  
Pea
Super POV and DOF. This is a very nice shot!
July 3rd, 2013  
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Thank you all so much for your comments about my photo slump and image. I actually got inspired yesterday to take some sweet portraits of my daughter and had a lot of fun with it. I also have a couple selfie ideas that I want to pull off soon. Feeling like I am bouncing back again...slowly...Your encouragement is so appreciated.
July 4th, 2013  
congrats on your 50%! this is a beautiful shot! looks very inviting!
July 4th, 2013  
Cool concept - great composition - repeating very nicely
July 4th, 2013  
A very graceful looking bench. Congratulations on 1 1/2 years.
July 5th, 2013  
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea @kittikat @nadaa Thanks so much, my friends!!
July 5th, 2013  
Nicely composed. Excellent shot.
July 6th, 2013  
@grannysue Thank you, Linda!
July 7th, 2013  
Excellent composition! I like the repeating rhythm of the benches!
July 9th, 2013  
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