Bench series #1

For some time now I have been photographing benches when I come across them. I like benches. I especially like them when they are placed in a convenient position, like half way up a hill, or on the top of a cliff, preferably with a view. Some benches have plaques, some have slats, some are made of wood, some are good (to sit on). So for the next year, as a new feature, I am going to post a photo of a bench/seat each week. So you can take the weight of your feet and relax and breathe…

This one comes with a lovely view of the garden.

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Lutyens Seat in Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Garden (Dorset)

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

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  3. I must admit to having a soft spot for a bench or two, Jude, so I shall be looking forward to these. BTW, if I’m not mistaken I reckon that first one is from Claremont Landscape Garden…. 😀

  4. Ah! Abbotsbury! Isn’t that where all the swans are? Benches are rather interesting. Its a good theme. I vaguely remember someone published an entire collection of bench photos as a project. I was amazed at the number of ways in which a bench could be interpreted. I shall follow with interest.

    1. The swannery is a mile or so away from the garden, you can see it from the high point, but we didn’t visit it. I’m afraid my interpretations will be much more prosaic as I try to include the setting as much as the bench itself. Anyway, it will be interesting to hear what you think about them… 🙂

  6. Interesting subject, will be watching with interest. Nice sunshine there, certainly mot like that in london the last few days!!

  8. New year- new theme Jude? At least the font is bigger, good for these ageing eyes.
    I was on a bench only yesterday, albeit rather a damp one, next to the river at Beetley Meadows. I will look forward to your bench posts very much.
    Regards as always, Pete. x

    1. Yup! New theme, not sure I like it, but we shall see. It is difficult finding one that is good for photography AND words without being very cluttered. I aim to simplify my life this year starting with the blog 😀

  10. very nice theme idea – all have such different characters – I look forward to seeing

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