Waiting for us by the roadside or under the trees, benches provide not just a breathing space for passersby to rest but a chance to initiate a conversation and meet new friends.

photo of a bench at a neighborhood in Praha 4, Prague
At a neighborhood in Praha 4, Prague

Whenever I see an empty bench, I would often wonder how many people have stopped by and rested on it, and how many brilliant ideas, endless arguments or crazy jokes have been exchanged among friends and strangers with the bench as their silent witness.

Thus I have acquired an interest in taking photos of benches recently. I have my virtual collection of benches captured by the lens and I’d like to share some of them in a series of posts.

photo of a lady leisurely reading by the wall, Vysehrad Castle, Prague
A lady leisurely reading by the wall, Vyšehrad Castle, Prague

photo of a bench inside the Vysehrad Castle grounds, Prague
Inside the Vyšehrad Castle grounds, Prague

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photo of a bench around a tree, at Kutna Hora
Bench around a tree, at Kutná Hora, another town few hours travel from Prague