All through 2025, Jude of Travel Words fame has invited us to give our Sunday posts over to benches. I’ve seen many of the post, participate once or twice. But here is one for the last bench post of the year. Boy, did I take myself on a search, I found lots of images of chairs, but a bench. I have to notice them differently, now I look for a place to sit, but also notice them as photography topics.
This one I found after a couple of hours, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover it buried among many others. During that time, I did edit some photos that I came across, which I found to be quite worthwhile, though they had gone unnoticed before. There is a treasure trove of images in my collection that I should look more carefully at, as many I’ve just ignored in the past because I felt I had nothing relevant to post at the time. As I sift through my archives, I found few that deserves to be shared, and it inspires me to revisit these moments and potentially share them with others. Taking the time to explore these overlooked images might reveal hidden gems that could spark joy of discovery or nostalgia.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Beautiful image Ritva. He could be just emptying his mind and relaxing. That’s what I would do given the scene.
You could be right about that Anne
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I love how peaceful this looks.
The seaside in spring often is peaceful 😀
Some places are wonderful seats to sit and think
I agree, this is one of those
Kevät! Nykäsen sanoin: ihmisen parasta aikaa!
yep, toivon aikaa
A perfect image with which to end ‘Benches’ You’re right, this image invites a story.
Thanks Margaret
Thanks for taking the time to look for a bench for the last week. I agree with you that sorting through archives often results in photos you think should be shared. A thought for a random theme next year.
And this is a lovely peaceful scene, beautifully framed by the tree. I wonder what his story is as he gazes out over the water. I must admit that with my recent losses I often go to the sea and simply sit and look, emptying my mind., just listening to the sound of the waves.
I love sitting in nature and let the surroundings calm me, and there is something in the air by the sea, that calms me, I think it is because I grew up by the sea.
Very creative travel blog post, and cinematic photography! Keep up with motivating others to explore. We start soon the Master of Travel Journalism so you are welcome to join us! Just reach out on pm. 🙂
Thanks, I think I will skip it this time.