Take A Seat

By Mike Melnotte

25 Mar 2012

I can't exactly say what the attraction is. I'm not sure that seen outside of the camera frame there's anything that would ever make them memorable. But somehow, someway, an image of a lonely chair or bench can stop me cold.

Evening/When the Smoke Clears

Permit to Sit

The Friendlier Side of Greyhound

DOCK ST.

Minimalist Seating

Hampton Symmetry

School's Out

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19 responses

James Wiley gave props (26 Mar 2012):
They stopped me cold too. A beautifully executed essay Mike!
Rajeev Jadhav gave props (27 Mar 2012):
different subject nice presentation my vote
Sarah Springer gave props (28 Mar 2012):
Awesome.......very interesting and well captured assortment....V
Cory Nabors (Deleted) gave props (29 Mar 2012):
There is an old recliner sitting on the side of the road along my commute. I stare at it every day. I am determined to make time to stop and snap it.
JPG gave props (2 Apr 2012):
Story of the Week!
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (2 Apr 2012):
congrats on story of the week - my vote!
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (2 Apr 2012):
and the new theme..."Inspired by this week's featured Story of the Week: Take A Seat by Mike Melnotte" - congrats again!
Deborah Downes gave props (2 Apr 2012):
Congrats. So well deserved. Love each of these images.
Mike Melnotte said (2 Apr 2012):
Thanks so much!
John Linton gave props (3 Apr 2012):
Hell YEAH! Rad!
John Linton gave props (3 Apr 2012):
Congrats on making Story of the Week!
Harsh Wardhan said (3 Apr 2012):
Congrats.
Regenia Brabham gave props (3 Apr 2012):
This is an awesome photo essay! Congratulations!!
Deb Exteen (Deleted) gave props (3 Apr 2012):
Awesomw! Awesome! Awesome! Great story and great photos! Congrats!
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (3 Apr 2012):
You succeeded my friend, congratulations on making "Story of the Week", a well deserved distinction.
Donna Mullins gave props (3 Apr 2012):
congrats Mike. Great photos and story!
Carol Holmes gave props (5 Apr 2012):
Congratulations, Mike on Story of the Week! Well deserved!
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (8 Apr 2012):
Very interesting essay Mike! Congratulations!
Swati Prasad Siddharth said (9 Apr 2012):
Sitting in my own favorite chair and reading this essay ... It's beautiful ... Thank-you for sharing.