Squirrel Bench — Lens-Artists Challenge #146

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Hi All πŸ‘‹ My entry for this weeks challenge, set by Patti: Focusing on the details.

These benches are in Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens. At a casual glance they appear ro be wrought iron benches with wooden slats; looking closer, they have squirrels in the armrests.

…and here’s an actual squirrel, on a bench

Squirrel in Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Squirrel in Glasgow Botanic Gardens

This Iron footbridge crosses the River Kelvin, just by the Botanic Gardens. As you head down the path towards it, you can’t really see the detail, it’s only once you get closer that you get to enjoy the craftmanship that went into it’s construction.

This last shot is focusing through the metalwork at the water rushing below.

River Kelvin from footbridge
River Kelvin from footbridge

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18 responses to “Squirrel Bench — Lens-Artists Challenge #146”

  1. Leya Avatar

    Love your take on, Jez. Beautiful detail and fun adding “the real thing” in the end!

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      Thanks, Leya

  2. Tina Schell Avatar

    A fun and interesting take on the challenge Jez. The ironwork squirrels are marvelous and you’re so right, we seldom focus on wonderful details like those. LOL for the addition of the little live squirrel

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      Thanks, Tina

  3. pattimoed Avatar

    I love how you approached this subject, Jez. Your images keep circling back and adding more details. Lovely. And the real squirrel was a great bonus!

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      Thanks, Patti

  4. JohnRH Avatar

    Excellent. That bridge makes a great banner shot!

  5. Marsha Avatar

    I wouldn’t have noticed the squirrels if you hadn’t pointed out that detail, Jez. πŸ™‚

  6. Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter Avatar

    You know, I don’t think I have ever noticed the squirrels on the Kibble benches before!

  7. chava61 Avatar

    Nice!

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      Thanks

  8. eklastic Avatar

    The live squirrel is best, of course. But a great eye for detail!

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      Thanks, Elke

  9. Toonsarah Avatar

    Those benches are cute! I love squirrels πŸ™‚

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      Thanks, Sarah

  10. appeltjie Avatar

    I love reading about places far away from me

  11. kzmcb Avatar

    Very nice details, Jex.

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      Thanks, Karen

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