August 30, 2011 by Kala

Benched

I’m a bit fascinated with benches as well as fences these days.

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142 thoughts on “Benched”

joey | August 30, 2011 at 11:58 pm

I can see why you are fascinated … great capture!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Joey
  
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Victoria - Foto | August 31, 2011 at 1:10 am

Nice picture!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Victoria
  
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Ginnie | August 31, 2011 at 1:20 am

If your benches are as wonderful as your fences (like this one), Kala, we’re in for a real treat. 🙂

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks Ginnie
  
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LissenTo | August 31, 2011 at 1:56 am

Want to take a seat at this lovely bench.
As always such a nice photo.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks Lissen
  
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frankdejol | August 31, 2011 at 2:42 am

Perfect tones and composition.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:39 am
  
  Thank you
  
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Chantal | August 31, 2011 at 2:46 am

I love these kind of photos from you

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:40 am
  
  Thanks Chantal
  
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Jean-Louis | August 31, 2011 at 3:18 am

Je viens de parcourir votre portofolio ,j’aprécie bcp vos photos et votre style.
Ce banc nous donne envie de s’assoir et d’attendre la suit !
Belle image .
Bonne journée

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:41 am
  
  Merci
  
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Bom | August 31, 2011 at 3:20 am

I wouldn’t mind getting “benched”. This is great!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:41 am
  
  Thanks Bom
  
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Wandering Thought | August 31, 2011 at 4:17 am

Oh I love your focus on the curve and highlighting the special parts of the bench! Just beautiful

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:45 am
  
  Thanks Icy
  
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Ewa | August 31, 2011 at 4:28 am

I can see why you are fascinating with benches, take make a great subject to take a photo!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:46 am
  
  Thanks Ewa
  
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Line | August 31, 2011 at 4:49 am

simple yet so beautiful!!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:49 am
  
  Thanks Line
  
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Laurette | August 31, 2011 at 6:17 am

Beautiful soft tones and composition. Well captured.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:50 am
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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belbe | August 31, 2011 at 6:38 am

nice fascination

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:51 am
  
  Thanks Bernard
  
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Jani | August 31, 2011 at 6:39 am

lovely photo, absolutely gorgeous postprocessing!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 1:52 am
  
  Thanks Jani
  
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Hilda | August 31, 2011 at 7:49 am

Beautiful photo. Love the way you work.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:03 am
  
  Thanks Hilda
  
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crash | August 31, 2011 at 7:52 am

i do like it very much! nice soft light and tones

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:03 am
  
  Thanks crash
  
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Tammy | August 31, 2011 at 8:09 am

Love the beautiful details and the processing is, as always, picture perfect!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:04 am
  
  Thanks Tammy
  
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Martina Egli | August 31, 2011 at 8:11 am

Wonderful depth of field and great lighting – I love it!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:05 am
  
  Thanks Martina
  
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Kerstin | August 31, 2011 at 8:23 am

Yes, it’s fascinated, Kala!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin
  
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A.Barlow | August 31, 2011 at 9:28 am

Love the way you get such a stark transition in the DOF with your shots. Nice stuff!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:07 am
  
  Thanks Aaron
  
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Conny | August 31, 2011 at 11:30 am

Well composed and wonderful DoF and tones. And this bench is really nice.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:10 am
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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HansHB | August 31, 2011 at 12:13 pm

It is a great capture! Lovely!

And thanks for your greetings!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:12 am
  
  Thanks Hans
  
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Roland Theys | August 31, 2011 at 12:21 pm

Beautiful soft Kala.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:14 am
  
  Thanks Roland
  
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truels | August 31, 2011 at 12:58 pm

I am fascinated nwith your photos! I like the lines of the bench fading into the blurry background – amazing!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:15 am
  
  Thanks truels
  
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Calusarus | August 31, 2011 at 1:10 pm

A nice PoV on this bench. Benches are always welcome for walkers. 🙂

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:15 am
  
  Thanks Calusarus, and yes they are.
  
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Tammie | August 31, 2011 at 1:13 pm

so inviting and lovely

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:17 am
  
  Thanks Tammie
  
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Aksel | August 31, 2011 at 1:16 pm

Beautiful lines accentuated by the selective focus

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:17 am
  
  Thanks Aksel
  
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Gina | August 31, 2011 at 1:26 pm

I can totally see why- it’s so beautiful!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks Gina
  
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Jay from The Depp Effect | August 31, 2011 at 2:07 pm

They’re so photogenic, aren’t they? And that’s a great shot – love the focus!!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:20 am
  
  Thanks Jay
  
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Christopher | August 31, 2011 at 5:50 pm

Beautiful lines and light–lovely shot Kala!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:20 am
  
  Thanks Christopher
  
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Nancy | August 31, 2011 at 6:07 pm

Love the scrolls — and the black, clean lines. Simple and makes me smile. 🙂

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:23 am
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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....peter:) | August 31, 2011 at 9:08 pm

Well they do rhyme Kala…and i like your nice green bench….peter:)

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:28 am
  
  Ok Peter 😉
  
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ladyfi | August 31, 2011 at 9:52 pm

I can see why you are fascinated… this is a stunning shot!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  Thanks ladyfi
  
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Evelyn | August 31, 2011 at 9:53 pm

Lovely, There is no shortage of subjects. Now, can I sit please, coz your photo looks so inviting.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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Leovi | September 1, 2011 at 12:57 am

Beautiful photo, I love your style, excellent perspective with a smooth and delicious contrast.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:31 am
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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Pieces of Sunshine | September 1, 2011 at 1:11 am

This is a beautiful bench, nicely photographed too.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:34 am
  
  Thanks much!
  
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LifeRamblings | September 1, 2011 at 2:14 am

i love the lovely design of this bench. great shot. 🙂

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:36 am
  
  Thanks. 🙂
  
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Phil Vaughn | September 1, 2011 at 2:17 am

Nice photo! I’ll be curious to see how your bench “series” goes!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:38 am
  
  Thanks Phil.
  
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Rolf | September 1, 2011 at 2:28 am

I would sit on the bench all day long. Nice picture with soft colors and perfect composition.

Have a nice day

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:38 am
  
  Thanks Rolf
  
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veronique | September 1, 2011 at 3:55 am

élégance ….

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:40 am
  
  Thanks Veronique
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | September 1, 2011 at 4:54 am

So so very lovely…and beautiful lighting, Kala!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:42 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy
  
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fabrizio | September 1, 2011 at 5:39 am

fascinating tonality and pov

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:43 am
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Laura | September 1, 2011 at 6:25 am

Very pretty bench. Love the lighting and tones.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:44 am
  
  Thanks Laura
  
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mariana | September 1, 2011 at 6:42 am

lovely image . great soft focus and tonality

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:46 am
  
  Thanks Mariana
  
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minor | September 1, 2011 at 7:30 am

Very poetic! I think you like old fashioned goods.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:49 am
  
  I do!
  
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jmeyersforeman | September 1, 2011 at 7:50 am

lovely work on the bench –

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 2:51 am
  
  Thanks
  
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Kerri | September 1, 2011 at 9:13 am

Outstanding!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:09 am
  
  Thanks Kerri
  
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DULCIE | September 1, 2011 at 10:10 am

I love the lines of this bench and your wonderful depth of focus. I admire the softened effect and very blurred background. Beautiful color tones. Delicious shot, Kala.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:09 am
  
  Thanks DULCIE
  
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Kalyan | September 1, 2011 at 11:27 am

Simply beautifully captured shot…lovely!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:10 am
  
  Thanks Kalyan
  
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Yvon | September 1, 2011 at 12:54 pm

wonderful;capture, Kala
have a nice day

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:10 am
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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dona | September 1, 2011 at 2:16 pm

Wow! Is it the beginning of a new, wonderful series?

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:12 am
  
  Thanks dona!
  
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Irene | September 1, 2011 at 2:56 pm

Great capture …. I love your focus!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:13 am
  
  Thanks Irene
  
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Steven | September 1, 2011 at 3:43 pm

Your series on fences and benches reminds too much of when I had to make decisions on the type of streetscape furniture for our downtown and lakefront. I love these close PoV’s.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:15 am
  
  Thanks Steven
  
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Michael Rawluk | September 1, 2011 at 9:58 pm

I do like that DoF and brilliant softness surrounding the bench.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:16 am
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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Birgitta | September 1, 2011 at 11:50 pm

Elegant and beautiful!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:18 am
  
  Thanks Birgitta
  
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Ana Lúcia | September 2, 2011 at 1:27 am

What a gorgeous work! Nice shot

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:20 am
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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george | September 2, 2011 at 8:59 am

…and such lovely graphic benches too.

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:21 am
  
  Thanks George
  
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Sivinden | September 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm

You’re able to make an ordinary bench look very beautiful!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:22 am
  
  Thanks Sivinden
  
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kankana | September 2, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Love the green antique shade you gave to it

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:23 am
  
  Thanks kankana
  
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Victoria | September 2, 2011 at 2:36 pm

I tried a similar shot once… didn’t turn out nearly as nice as yours… love the warm tones!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:25 am
  
  Thanks Victoria!
  
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PC PHOTO | September 2, 2011 at 5:12 pm

I find your fascinations are FASCINATING!

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:25 am
  
  Thank you !
  
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Francisca | September 2, 2011 at 8:36 pm

I like everything about this bench image, Kala, especially enlarged… the composition, angle, DOF, detail, subject, light… This is one I could print and put on a wall (don’t worry, I respect IPR). 🙂

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- Kala | September 3, 2011 at 3:28 am
  
  Thanks Francisca
  
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Anita Bower | September 3, 2011 at 10:13 am

Nicely captured. Lovely details.

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- Kala | September 5, 2011 at 4:55 am
  
  Thanks Anita
  
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Steve | September 3, 2011 at 11:50 am

Wonderful curves and tones. You have a great eye, Kala.

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- Kala | September 5, 2011 at 4:57 am
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Ray | September 3, 2011 at 2:18 pm

Great shot!

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- Kala | September 5, 2011 at 4:57 am
  
  Thanks Ray
  
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dutchbaby | September 4, 2011 at 9:11 am

With benches that look like this, it’s easy to see why you would be fascinated with them. Great job highlighting their features!

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- Kala | September 5, 2011 at 4:57 am
  
  Thanks DB
  
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Mona Sweden | September 4, 2011 at 3:41 pm

Beautiful curles. I’m so amazed at the lines of the back and the seat of the bench. The light is so radiant and the golden color strengtens the intensity.

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- Kala | September 5, 2011 at 5:00 am
  
  Glad you like it Mona.
  
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angelacorrias | September 5, 2011 at 6:29 am

Gorgeous shot, I too love benches, they give a somehow romantic effect 🙂

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- Kala | September 7, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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DomLOrtha | September 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm

Great angle to show the old fashioned design of this bench. Nicely done.
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | September 7, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thank you .
  
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Graham | September 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

A lovely, elegant shot.

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- Kala | September 7, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thanks Graham
  
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jpla | September 16, 2011 at 3:37 am

Un banc pour regarder tes clichés si l’on a la Wifi ! JP

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- Kala | September 16, 2011 at 5:33 am
  
  Cheers JP!
  
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