Friday, April 20, 2012

Rustic Relief

Rustic Bench, Nathaniel Russell House Garden, Charleston, SC
(Click on image for larger view)


This old iron bench may look uncomfortable to sit in, but after walking around the historic district on a warm Spring day,
you would be amazed at the relief it offers... Ahhhhh!

And now, for your weekend enjoyment,
 take a quick look at these photography links...

See an eclectic collection of images from here and there.

These photographs look like Chinese ink wash paintings.

Finally, Noel has a highly unusual approach to landscape photography.

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18 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 20, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Nice use of selective focus and, I agree, these iron benches can be surprisingly welcoming on a warm day. Thanks for the links, enjoyed Noel's 'joiners' - that's what British painter David Hockney called his similar experiments - now I'm off to check out the other links.

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  2. GinnieApril 20, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Delightful bench, Doug, standing the test of time! And thanks for the links. I especially liked the Chinese ink wash paintings. Incredible!

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  3. yiannis krikisApril 20, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    beautiful detail and colors

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  4. Frank de JolApril 20, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Beautiful photo and place.

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  5. yzApril 20, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    i'd sit there with a good book for all day...

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  6. London CallerApril 20, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Aw.... feels just like an English garden. :)
    Oh, the Chinese paintings re so interesting!
    I see, "mist" is a major element in those pictures.

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  7. Cezar and LéiaApril 20, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    wow I love benches, this one is very very charming!!!!
    Léia

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  8. orvokkiApril 20, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I would like to sit here all day and look around walking people. It's so beautifull place,

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  9. KrunalApril 20, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    that's a beautiful bench there, i like your perspective

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  10. KateApril 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    The ornate bench is a real treasure and you photographed the scene so very well. I missed that garden on a recent trip to Charleston's Magnolia Plantation; all the flowers had already bloomed. So disappointed.

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  11. payam mohammadiApril 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    very nice, thanks!

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  12. georgeApril 20, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    ...and a nice little cherub to keep the tired, resting soul company...have a nice weekend!

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  13. franzApril 20, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    what a great idea to show us the beauty of these old houses and places and streets of charleston ... there is so much of it it boggles the mind! some of what you've shown us i've seen myself, much is new to me, and very welcome! please continue, sir !!!
    (thanks for your continued support, doug! this is much appreciated indeed, coming from a 'master of the lens' that you are! and yes, the reeds the other day grow next to my 'beloved' canal ... ;-))

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  14. RyanApril 20, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Looks like a beautiful and peaceful place to sit. Great shot.

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  15. hugoApril 21, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Yes, old rusty bench is always a charm! And what lovely colors and DOF to add to this! Another beautiful image to feel! Thanks too for the links... amazing!:-) Have a lovely weekend!

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  16. FriedaApril 21, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful picture, and I can feel the relief of sitting on the bench after a long walk :)

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  17. ChristopherApril 21, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Great rustic old bench--I bet it is a welcome respite. You know what else is a welcome respite? This photoblog! :-)

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  18. ELEApril 28, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Che meraviglia!
    Felice week-end.
    Ele

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