I swear I don't make these things up! I know you think I saw this bench chained up outside the tram station and thought that's odd, but not quite odd enough. I know I'll just go over tip it to a 45 degree angle against the conveniently placed tree, wait for the right light for the long shadows and then photograph my handiwork. Shame on you for thinking I set this Bresson scene up. Not even I think that fast on my feet. Besides that it's a busy main road. Now there is one thing being seen taking the image of an unbalanced bench chained up outside the tram station, but staging the scene, tipping over public benches, no way. The police station is just round the corner you know!I suppose you want to see the tram station now I've mentioned that. Typical me, I snapped everything else around and only got one of the tram station building. Too busy knocking that bench over and dragging to the tree... I mean adjusting my camera setting accordingly, and finding my focal point and dispersing the fractured light... you just don't believe me do you?
In case you are wondering, this is a sober post, despite the tone. The irreverence purely due to the fact that this blog is of no importance whatsoever, and really does it get me work on the island, or just waste my free time. It seems, I'm told of no importance. Now you really think I man handled the bench don't you?
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I love this! lol Now do tell, is the bench always like this or did some rascals come along and do it just before you saw it? I could see myself sitting there comfortably (with a little cushion, mind) on a lovely summer's eve. ;)
ReplyDeleteI like this. It's a perfect odd shot, because it's such a typical spot, with typical items...but something is slightly amiss. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThe bench is drunk.
ReplyDeleteSome days, that's exactly how I feel!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Babooshka.
Lol d.c.....I agree. Nice shot!
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ReplyDeleteCome on over to Boston and educate me. Did you do displace the bench? I gotta know.
Nice shot. I suppose one could lay on it length wise in the V like a really hard and uncomfortable hammock? :)
ReplyDeleteThe people on the Isle of Man have a nice sense of humor...
ReplyDeleteOr at least you do!!!
Another good one! How ever do you find them. Did it look as ODD in color?
ReplyDeleteIs it art?
ReplyDeleteBabooshka I LOL at this. I don't give a heck how you got it, just do it.
ReplyDeleteThe bench is straight, everything else is on an angle.
ReplyDeleteRight?
Anyone who sat there would have a great view of the sky!
ReplyDeleteOdd, but great! Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteMy Monochrome picture is posted here. Have a great week ahead!
definitely an odd shot!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it had too much beer, but the picture is beautiful !
ReplyDeletebelle photo, c'est un banc rocking-chair ;o))
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo, it's a bench rocking-chair ;o))
I simply love the quirkiness of this shot! It demands a light-hearted reflection with a dash of seriousness! Priceless!
ReplyDeletethis monochrome solution makes the photo even more peaceful:)
ReplyDeleteBabooshka..I gave you a BFF award..you can see it on www.budapestdailyphoto.com:)
maybe the horizon is wrong:) very neat capture
ReplyDeleteOk - so you read my mind. I apologise for unworthy thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the lines of the bench match the general perspective.
I can hear the angst in your voice there - stuff em my love - do the trams clash with the buses (in-joke - ignore)
ReplyDeleteNeat. People set on it too.
ReplyDeleteAnd how can I sleep on this bench ???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, and nice text...
Island of Man is very funny...
You've had me laughing out loud this morning!
ReplyDeleteCome on, admit it - you planted the tree and waited for it to grow before you moved and chained the bench!!
I love this shot.
I like this. It's a perfect odd shot but I wonder what would happen if I took a seat on that bench! :)
ReplyDeleteTry to sit on it, go ahead, I dare ya.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of something, but what i don't know, it will probably come to me at work when i should be paying attention to customers.
ReplyDeleteI agree; it's a tipsy bench, no matter how you want to interpret that!
ReplyDeleteLol. some invisble big man!!! =D
ReplyDelete=)
ReplyDeleteShame on you, you little vandal.. That bench is heavy (I know these things) but I guess every artist suffers for their work, huh?
ReplyDeleteLovely humour, and a great shot.
I swear never touched it. These things jsut happen when I'm around. I can't be the only one who saw it.
ReplyDeleteI love it in black & white. It would be interesting to know why it is like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your great photos and encouraging comments. I have awarded your blog a "Blogging Friends Forever" award. Come and visit Edinburgh DP to pick it up and pass it on!
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Sorry, Babooshka, nice try - but we've read the police report and we know the REAL story about the bench...
ReplyDelete;-)
Love it. Only in the IOM.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the laugh. This was an hilarious post and a great shot. Amazing what you can stumble on when looking out photo ops.
ReplyDeleteLooks normal to me, but perhaps I'm just a little off today. : )
ReplyDeleteI left two awards for you on my site. Hope you will drop by.
Babooshka, I don't know about the rest of your fans but it would never occur to me that you would stage a photograph. Really!
ReplyDeleteTHe light and the shadows make this a wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting! I loved it! Great lighting and great subject.
ReplyDeleteGreat composition... love the hard B&W...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture...like art!!
ReplyDeleteVery good! Made me laugh :)
ReplyDeleteGreat site.
ReplyDeleteLove your site. Stumbled upon it by chance today.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to share some similar passions photographically.
I'm a student of the urban landscape and learn from it each day.
Maybe we should link up together?
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keep up the great work
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ReplyDeleteI really like your photos and blog. keep up the good work!
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Great photoblog! I've yet to post about my photos, maybe now is the time to start :)
ReplyDeleteIt's adorably ironic how you say that your blog is of no importance on the day you're named the Blog of Note.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo :)
I like this shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat angle - I believe you!!
ReplyDeleteI think the bench was just tired and needed a lay down .. wonderful shot, Babooshka
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Lovely pictures.
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Nothing professional, but you may find somethign of interest.
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Congratulations on being the blog on Blogs of Note today at blogger.com!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThe shadows of the legs made me look twice - no, four times - at it! Great.
ReplyDeletethis photo is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe title made me laugh! Great find. BJ
ReplyDeleteGreat find for an interesting photo!
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Great shot! Bresson would have dragged the bench to the shore end of Queens Pier, waited for the light and taken the photo looking down the length of the pier. I like this kind of photo and was probably influence by Bresson's work I have seen in the past.
ReplyDeleteQuirky little find- and I like the B&W!
ReplyDeleteGud click..........
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. It's absolutely gorgeous!
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