*** Lonely Benches ***

Om top of a small hill in a forest:

Might be a nuclear bunker but is actually the planners’ idea of an attractive sea side promenade. Blackpool, Lancashire, UK

Subject: Tulip Farm Lonely Bench

This past Sunday I was at a tulip farm. It was the last day of the season, so there were not many tulip flowers. But I did find this lonely bench.

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 44 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

Subject: Lonely Bench in the Evening

The sun had already set to the point where it was almost dark. I took this as an HDR photo using a high ISO level.

Model - Canon EOS M50m2
ExposureTime - 1/40 seconds
FNumber - 3.50
ISOSpeedRatings - 6400
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 15 mm
Lens Model - EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

It looks like it could be one of the 'Loderi' group of Rhododendrons. I have Rhododendron 'Loderi King George' in my garden and it has been magnificent for the past couple of weeks.

Thanks Tom and David,

We have many rhododendrons in Oregon. I'm not that familiar with the types, but I understand that there are several species that are naturally occurring in our state, possibly as many as five.

Subject: Two Lonely Benches

Yesterday I found two lonely benches near some flowers. This was taken at Washington Park, in Portland, Oregon. Thank goodness for these benches. They are a welcome treat for weary walkers. 😀

Model - Canon EOS RP
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 640
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 38 mm
Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM