The Empty Bench

Jennifer Woodward

The Empty Bench

FEATURED ON REDBUBBLE’S HOMEPAGE 25th February 2009.

WINNER OF “THE EMPTY BENCH CHALLENGE” 31st MARCH 2009

I hope to have captured the essence of winter in this image…

Taken in Derbyshire 2009. Effects such as enhanced lighting and other effects added in photoshop CS2.

Photography and post production by Jennifer Woodward © 2008

The Empty Bench belongs to the following groups:

Alternative Christmas Images, Benches, Derbyshire, UK, Everything Winter, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Scenery, Snow! Glorious Snow!! 2 a day, The Patchwork and United Kingdom Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Empty Bench by Jennifer Woodward
  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    WOW !!! instant fav.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you, Michael! Much appreciated :-)

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    This is really beautiful! The lighting is awesome and the empty bench is mysterious… Great work!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you, mooner! I should’ve added a UFO ready to beam someone up!! :-)

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    this is awesome, very spectacular!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, John, glad you like! :-)

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Lots of impact,Jennifer,well done!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much, Lance! ;-)

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    Yea…. beam me up!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    5… 4… 3… 2… 1… BOOM!! ;-)

  • Gareth Bowell

    Gareth Bowell

    Top notch work. Well done!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    many thanks, gareth, much appreciated!! :-)

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    Your images never cease to amaze me Jen… this is another magnificent piece!!!! x

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much, Karen, what a lovely comment! :-)

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    beautiful job…excellent capture :-)

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, dmarie!! Glad you like! :-)

  • Cindy Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj...

    love it Jen, awesome shot!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much, Cindy, much appreciated! :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Wow….what an arresting image….very beautiful work.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, Wendi! Your work is awesome! :-)

  • bill oneil

    bill oneil

    wow, very interesting work Jennifer

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks bill! I appreciate you stopping by! :-)

  • John Pacifico

    John Pacifico

    Yea Jennifer this is awesome

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you very much, John!! :-)

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    You do such a cool thing with atmospheres, as simple as this seems, there’s something almost surreal about it, did a big double take, this could be some other world entirely!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    There’s life out there, he he! Many thanks, syd, much appreciated! :-)

  • Leah Highland

    Leah Highland

    Lovely indeed!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, Leah!! :-)

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    I like this one a lot, it really sums up the emptiness and simple beauty of winter.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you, Steve! I do love the snow, it’s amazing how different it can make the world seem…

  • George Kypreos

    George Kypreos

    Great shot!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, George, glad you like!

  • Geoff Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    What an outstanding composition this is – that curtain of branches against the spotlit sky framing the bench is simply inspired. Stunning image.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Geoff, very much appreciated! :-)

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Brilliant and beautiful! Ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere that is quite compelling.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks bevanimage! So glad you stopped by – I appreciate your comment! :-)

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    beautiful job

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you very much, rosicka!! :-)

  • Ravenor

    Ravenor

    Awesome Jen!!. beautiful!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Much appreciated, Ray, thank you so much!! :-)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Beautiful and atmospheric. Love the ethereal feel and the soft colour glow!

  • linda lowry

    linda lowry

    Very zen. Love it!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanking you kindly, Linda! Much appreciated :-)

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Really, really beautiful!!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much for all your lovely comments! :-)

  • trbrg

    trbrg

    This is an amazing photo!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks very much, but it’s mostly all in the processing! I appreciate you stopping by and viewing my work! :-)

  • Remine

    Remine

    Love the simplicity….

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    many thanks, remine!! :-)

  • Cindy Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj...

    Big congrats on your home page feature Jen, such a beautiful image!!! Xxo

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you, Cindy – yours looked awsome up there the other day, too!! :-)

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    I second the frontpage congrats, well done Jennifer!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you thank you! What a lovely surprise it was, too! I still seem to be here… really must go, he he!! :-)

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    what a magestic sky!!!!!!
    simply beautiful !

  • pyko

    pyko

    wow, awesome shot! love it how the bench stands out and also the light in the background.

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What a lovely bench shot! Congrats on homepage feature! There is a Benches group and this would be a great candidate!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you, joanne, I’ll check out the group soon, much appreciated!! :-)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    just brilliant – well done on the home page feature too – it looks amazing!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much! I had to do a double take when I found it there yesterday! It’s been a while since I got featured on the hompage!! :-)

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    Congratulations on the home page feature of this beautiful picture, Jennifer.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks, David – a surprise very much appreciated! :-)

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
    your work is really great

    Christian Zammit

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thank you very much, Christian, I appreciate you stopping by! :-)

  • Honor Kyne

    Honor Kyne

    Love this!! Great capture…well done!! :))

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Thanks so much, Honor! :-)

  • WinonaCookie

    WinonaCookie

    This is where I’d wait for our alien overlords to beam me up.

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    You never know, they might be hiding somewhere behind the trees! Many thanks for stopping by! :-)

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING FEATURED ON HOMEPAGE!!!!! FANTASTIC SHOT AND SCENERY…LOVE THOSE SOFT COLOURS AND THE MOOD….

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    What wonderful light, the bench is framed so beautifully, such softness in the light and sky! Dee

  • Asoka

    Asoka

    WHAT A WONDERFUL SHOT!!

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Brilliant.

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Stunning image!!! Congrats!!!!!!!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!!!

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    so fabulous seeing your work on HOMEPAGE

  • Cindy Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj...

    Thanks Jen!!! Xxo

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Brilliant capture

  • Phototone

    Phototone

    Lovely shot, nice finish.

  • gemynd

    gemynd

    wow their is something beautiful about the quiet empty stillness this image holds you in- beautiful

  • peaceofthenorth

    peaceofthenorth

    Jennifer what awesome photo everything is perfect…well done…Steve

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    Congratulations on winning the lonely bench challenge in our benches group with this wonderful image!

    brilliant
    maggie
    :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    And this Challenge Winner is now the stunning avater for the Benches group and looks awesome!!

    There were some stunning entries in the top ten and throughout the challenge too… so really really well done
    ;))))

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    I’m sooo chuffed, just sold a print yesterday of another bench shot – not sure if it’s in the Benches group or not, but I’ll check and enter it if it isn’t! Thanks so much, Maggie! :-)

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Congratulations on the win … a spectacular work !!!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    Many thanks annalisa!! :-)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow! congratulations on the sale too.. you are having a great week on the benches..LOL…

  • Jennifer Woodward replied

    I’m honoured! Praise the benches!! The one I sold a print of wasn’t in the group so I’ve submitted it now. Thanks again, Maggie! :-)

  • Puffling

    Puffling

    Congratulations, Jennifer. A beautiful, atmospheric shot : )

  • Dawn OConnor

    Dawn OConnor

    well done Jennifer
    x

  • emanon

    emanon

    Congratulations on doing so well all round, it is well deserved.

  • Brandy Bentz-Jackson

    Brandy Bentz-J...

    Beautiful, love the mood….well composed and congrats!!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Perfect , beautiful shot !!!!

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    congratulations & well desrved

  • x- pose Klaus Wanjek

    x- pose Klaus ...

    Beautiful winter atmosphere, very clever treatment!!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely atmosphere

  • dreamNwish

    dreamNwish

    Absolutely amazing piece of work! Wow!

  • Jhug

    Jhug

    Beautiful shot! Congrats on being the avatar! :)

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    What lovely comments guys ‘n’ girls, thank you so much!

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Dear God girl what have you been up to while I was away, LOL…AMAZING work and I love how your mind works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Am-az-ing!!!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Excellent shot, well done and congratulations.

  • Husky

    Husky

    Beautiful image Jenn, well done !!!

  • Michael Degenhardt

    Michael Degenh... 2 days ago

    This seems so surreal. The lighting in this is perfect and ever so dramatic. Lovely capture. Michael

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