View From A Certain Bench by auntietk
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There's a certain bench at the Arboretum. It's near a place where gravel path intersects with calm backwater, where herons stand just beyond the reach of a good lens.
Kids and dogs love to play there, ducks congregate and sit in a row on a half-submerged log. People walk, stroll, jog along the path, some oblivious to the beautiful surroundings, some nodding and smiling at their fellow pedestrians.
I wonder if they notice a middle-aged couple sitting close together on that bench in the cooling twilight, taking photographs of the sky? Perhaps a 20-something thinks, "Look at those old people ... who do they think they're kidding?"
The "old people" smile and snap off another shot.
Comments (31)
Charberry
Beautiful! I love watching the clouds. Excellent POV. Watch the world go by, and relax a spell. Sounds good to me.
barbdennist
I think the "old people" have a lot they could teach the 20-something, especially if the "old people" are who I think they are. Great photo!
Chipka
WOW! What an image! I love the stark silhouettes and that passionate sky, those clouds look a wee bit sultry too. That's always a good thing! I love the colors, the soft sunset colors, the blues and the peachy salmon yellow hues and the overall mood is quite contemplative and still...wonderfully so! This is amazing work. As for "those old people" well...they're far cooler than most 20-somethings who aren't even human yet.
Faemike55
Fantastic capture! the young people don't realize it yet, but they will be there one day, if they survive their youth that is.
hipps13
very sweet wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda Kaye
MrsLubner
Outstanding combination of subtle color. Stellar visual appeal.
babuci
So wonderful colors very peaceful mood.
anianiani
stunning work...........***
bmac62
This is a wonderful photo. I love the play of the bare branches from small to large against the blue sky and drifting early evening clouds. And ah, yes. Show me the way to that bench. I am ready to sit a spell, watch and shoot:) This photo just jumps out at me...going in my favorites right now. Thanks for the fine image fleshed out by your narrative below.
bazza
Lovely shot Tara, love the bare branches against the skyline.. well done!
lizzibell
Beautiful...
Katraz
Nice sky.
beachzz
Nothing like sitting on a bench seeing what there is to see. And sharing it just makes it sweeter--this is really beautiful--is it also the heron tree?
whaleman
But, they may be thinking how nice it is to see older people interested in the environment and their pursuits. The glass is half-full! I'd like to sit there a while too.
durleybeachbum
Marvellous evocative pic..Thankyou for sharing!!
Hendesse
Wonderful colors and light. I love the mood you captured. Excellent shot!!
Meisiekind
Hmmm - but old people have the "miles" and can teach those youngsters a thing or two!!! Wonderful image of the soft and pastel sky and etched branches and a very romantic sentiment to accompany it! Bravo dear Tara! :)
emmecielle
Splendid photo and atmosphere! :)
debbielove
A magnificent sunset... Beautiful shot.. And indeed.. great words to go with it.. Rob
lucindawind
such a gorgeous sky and view
MrsRatbag
I believe I know that bench... :) Great capture, greatly enhanced by your narrative!
jayfar
Beautiful capture.
helanker
Such a beautiful shot, Tara and I like what you wrote too :-)
marybelgium
beautiful !
wysiwig
Age is not a condition of the flesh but a state of mind so I suspect that couple is younger than those 20-somethings. And look what they miss with their superior attitudes and busy lives. Beautiful capture.
bebert
very great light.
ocoee53
You have reason to smile, one day those young ones will be on that bench...If they are lucky!
watapki66
Wonderful shot!
cfulton
Taking the time to sit and see - appreciate the little nuances of the scene which create a wonderful mood. Love it, Clive
mariogiannecchini
Splendid photo and atmosphere!