What a poignant photo. I wonder if the pipe was his and left as a tribute, or simply forgotten along the way.
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We feel the missing presence of someone loved, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki, Friend
Comfort Spiral
That bench, has so much feeling,history attached to it, its a great shot.
ReplyDeletegreat photo, Sandy! good eye!
ReplyDeleteI have seen other benches with similar sentiments carved into them. I can always feel a presence. Those benches are so comfortable too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bench and testament to friendship. The pipe adds to the scene too.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect! And what a terrific capture! You truly do get the feeling of friendship and loss! You do have a great eye, Sandy! Have a lovely evening!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I hope someone came back for the pipe...
ReplyDeletelovely photo.
a nice way to remember a loved one. you captured it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSomething about a bench with a name on it.
ReplyDeleteThe pipe sure has me wondering.. perhaps even more than I wonder about Isaiah.
ReplyDeleteDeep feelings through that bench. Really a fine photograph, Sandy.
ReplyDeleteI think I noticed the pipe first, too. I wonder if someone is coming back for it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant photo. I wonder if the pipe was his and left as a tribute, or simply forgotten along the way.
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Love the photo and the pipe is a nice touch. Either he never returned or he will be back.
ReplyDeleteNice!
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SueAnn
vey cool and comforting I have sucha place belonging to a former student- it gazes out upon the lake.sk
ReplyDeleteI adore this shot. There's a lifetime of stories hiding within it.
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful Sandy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat tribute. Is the pipe a permanent part of the bench?
ReplyDeleteSandy: See you left your pipe on the bench.
ReplyDeleteI love that pipe!
ReplyDeleteSo much history and love in such a simple object!
ReplyDeletean interesting photo, Sandy..congrats'
ReplyDeletenice day
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The stories lurking around this bench.
ReplyDeletewonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to imagine the pipe as part of the shrine.
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