the edge of civilization

that space
away from the madding crowd
where your thoughts collect
and the light sheds insight
behind the world races
but in that quiet space
that moment
you share the world
with those that count

[Lockarec]

And yet civilized enough to offer rest for the weary. Great photo.

[Dyan Stevens]

Terrific composition highlighting stillness vs busyness. Great words too.

[Emilie Cartoun]

Lovely space Annie.

[Sally Ings]

Love the processing, quite dreamy

[Maggiemae]

I like your blur and focus - like the rush of life but one place where one can remain still!

[Clare Gadsby]

Very fine lensbaby - perfect for the subject

[Rose]

Great capture Annie, love the post processing!

[Graeme Stevens]

Very excellent shot

[Francoise]

looks very crazy.

[Babs]

Love the processing.

[jackie edwards]

the bench looks like it is waiting for you!

[Kevin Wallace]

Captured so well in thoughts and image