Looking through a friend’s images on Flickr, I was reminded of how much impact an empty chair can have in an image. I just presented a brief talk at my local photo club on shooting and processing for emotional impact so I am thinking about it this morning.
I have shot quite a few empty benches, picnic tables, etc in my time. They seem to draw me in. Perhaps they represent loss or grief, loneliness or maybe a place we wish to be. I know one client feels the later about the second image; so much so she ordered a large framed print. What do they say to you? What do they make you feel?
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I think you said it – it evokes melancholy, a place to be occupied – something unfinished. great post