It’s half term this week and I’ve found myself in the unusual position of having ten whole days without any work – what a luxury! I decided to make the most of the situation this morning and went for a short stroll around West Dean gardens with my camera. It was rather windy so shooting flowers was almost impossible but I found this bench and it struck me as a rather pleasant spot to stop and enjoy the sunshine.

I like the composition :) bumpusdogs · 2011-10-24: 17:09

A great find! Looks warm and inviting..love the colors. So, did you stop and stare awhile? :-) NellyBly · 2011-10-24: 17:12

Great perspective and lighting! Excellent composition and focus. Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2011-10-24: 17:12

Oh yes!!!! miclaud · 2011-10-24: 17:25

it's certainly starting to look Autumnal davids · 2011-10-24: 17:26

Wow Great curves Nice lines of colored leaves So quiet, peaceful So romantic place Great find helys · 2011-10-24: 17:32

i love the composition!! it looks like it was a goregeous day ofyouandme · 2011-10-24: 17:45

great compositions! and i love the blue bench amongst the greenery! jennyLit · 2011-10-24: 18:30

A bazillion shades of green!!!! Lovely Helen!!! Take advantage of the rest!!! I am expecting mega photo production from you during this period!!! danrav · 2011-10-24: 18:47

Oh, you're going to have a great time shooting with all that time off....how fun! Wonderful and inviting image with super perspective! lookagain · 2011-10-24: 19:20

good to have time to stop and stare sometimes..lovely post elizzi · 2011-10-24: 20:47

awesome composition, so inviting! urmysunshine · 2011-10-24: 20:48

Love it! Have you seen Marjorie's post for today? Great minds. think alike :) lukesmom · 2011-10-24: 21:34

Great composition, Helen! Enjoy your free time! lgnelson · 2011-10-24: 23:17

It's the place completed to stop, look but also see and meditate. josy63 · 2011-10-25: 03:21

Absolutely... enjoy it while it lasts, I would imagine we wont be getting too many more sunny and warm days... it does look like a great place to stop and think though! Annbramwell · 2011-10-25: 03:48

Great shot, looks a lovely place to sit a while and contemplate what to do with your 10 days off :) ????? · 2011-10-25: 07:37

manifique so good. can i ask you a question? How can i have a magnifier in my homepage for image like you? monamourparis · 2011-10-25: 15:35

What a nice place well captured mystic1 · 2011-10-26: 20:23

I bet it was!! Lovely shot and spot! Ryana · 2011-10-29: 04:35

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