tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post7333533245616267471..comments2023-09-13T15:44:50.066+01:00Comments on Sylvan Muse: Bench of the Week - HoughallPhoenix C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-41807733903703147612009-11-08T02:10:11.778+00:002009-11-08T02:10:11.778+00:00It was very serene, Pacey - and most comfortable w...It was very serene, Pacey - and most comfortable when sitting on a chair inside looking out!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-68618856277863759622009-11-07T17:15:11.087+00:002009-11-07T17:15:11.087+00:00I like that bench in the garden, so serene to be s...I like that bench in the garden, so serene to be sitting there I guess.XoXohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631326901721347373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-60966566180137854572009-10-30T02:24:49.334+00:002009-10-30T02:24:49.334+00:00Thank you Dimple! Hope you enjoy the pictures!Thank you Dimple! Hope you enjoy the pictures!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-15571499937020057062009-10-30T01:57:14.531+00:002009-10-30T01:57:14.531+00:00This is a beautiful essay on a place you loved. Th...This is a beautiful essay on a place you loved. Thank you for sharing and thank you for linking my blog. After reading some of the comments, I am going to look more closely at the pictures...Dimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313315926201426600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-34683926649171545962009-10-27T15:37:53.276+00:002009-10-27T15:37:53.276+00:00I was lecturing in Design, for course modules, Pro...I was lecturing in Design, for course modules, Prospero. I left there about ten years ago - but I still like to paint from the images I carry around in my heart and in my sketch books! (And I'll never forget the huge glorious hearty meals in the canteen!)Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-2769159003505025682009-10-27T13:56:59.646+00:002009-10-27T13:56:59.646+00:00What were you teaching at Houghall Horticultural C...What were you teaching at Houghall Horticultural College? Are you still there?Prosperohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07114988815558549577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-63288464357692323962009-10-26T18:02:46.029+00:002009-10-26T18:02:46.029+00:00Thank you EG Tour Guide - I try to capture the fee...Thank you EG Tour Guide - I try to capture the feel and atmosphere of a place.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-18611721567995082492009-10-26T18:01:45.040+00:002009-10-26T18:01:45.040+00:00Thank you Monica! The autumnal feeling round here ...Thank you Monica! The autumnal feeling round here is intensifying at present, with such an array of colour in the landscape.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-88061422792579713072009-10-26T15:49:35.034+00:002009-10-26T15:49:35.034+00:00Lovely photos! They have a wonderful feel about th...Lovely photos! They have a wonderful feel about them.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-49125106520527795032009-10-26T14:33:09.938+00:002009-10-26T14:33:09.938+00:00Love your new header (very autumnal feeling) and t...Love your new header (very autumnal feeling) and the bench itself.Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-47348573750448188542009-10-25T12:32:12.228+00:002009-10-25T12:32:12.228+00:00Bim, I've always been interested in the way pe...Bim, I've always been interested in the way people see scenes differently, which becomes evident particularly in artwork. It fascinates me how a group of artists will all focus on diverse aspects of a place, and I've realized over the years that I 'see' the lines in a dynamic way. I love to look at a landscape and see the swooping lines all contributing to the atmosphere and energy of a place. Hope this makes sense!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-84944443723439511942009-10-25T12:26:16.647+00:002009-10-25T12:26:16.647+00:00Thank you Gerald, glad you enjoyed the story!Thank you Gerald, glad you enjoyed the story!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-84821055711171942842009-10-25T12:25:42.728+00:002009-10-25T12:25:42.728+00:00I'll have to visit the view and see if it has ...I'll have to visit the view and see if it has changed much, Lynn!<br /><br />Since participating in RuneE's 'bench of the week' I have realized how many benches there are around, and how often they occur in photos. I guess it's because they are often situated in scenic spots, and therefore become part of the photo. Prior to this I had not consciously looked for benches!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-3178294697957353412009-10-25T10:54:50.326+00:002009-10-25T10:54:50.326+00:00When I saw the bench in the first photo I thought ...When I saw the bench in the first photo I thought 'very pretty, but surely it must wobble in a major way?' and so I was pleased to see that confirmed further down ;)<br />It looks like a wonderful place and its fun to compare the last view to your header (in which all the lines seem to have become a tad more dynamic)Bimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449425599256060107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-70841528736990532382009-10-25T10:28:51.612+00:002009-10-25T10:28:51.612+00:00a charming old bench and a lovely story told.a charming old bench and a lovely story told.Gerald (Ackworth born)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10972748175799683560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-61866743984490712222009-10-25T09:59:58.709+00:002009-10-25T09:59:58.709+00:00Yes, I'm wondering if that view is still there...Yes, I'm wondering if that view is still there, 10 yrs. later. What a great view to wake up to! Glad you found this to share ;) You were photographing benches way back then!lynn'sgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-4814518696654837412009-10-25T01:47:31.423+00:002009-10-25T01:47:31.423+00:00Anna, Houghall is pronounced 'hoffle'!
I&...Anna, Houghall is pronounced 'hoffle'!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing your interesting bench photos!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-27694893402480326792009-10-25T01:44:30.442+00:002009-10-25T01:44:30.442+00:00Thank you Rob!Thank you Rob!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-31422266797107547882009-10-25T01:43:45.926+00:002009-10-25T01:43:45.926+00:00It is like two pictures in the door - I hadn't...It is like two pictures in the door - I hadn't noticed that before, Alaine!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-87952869226759303292009-10-25T01:40:46.152+00:002009-10-25T01:40:46.152+00:00Glad you enjoyed the magical setting, Alice. I'...Glad you enjoyed the magical setting, Alice. I'm sure you would love the grounds of Houghall - they are quite extensive and varied.Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-1089486001248367872009-10-25T01:37:37.747+00:002009-10-25T01:37:37.747+00:00I'd like to think the bench is still appreciat...I'd like to think the bench is still appreciated by someone, Diane AZ! Thinking about it, I guess it is now appreciated by more people than ever before as it is seen across the globe in the blogosphere!Phoenix C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13852678924557075302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-415421158771307002009-10-24T23:44:51.730+01:002009-10-24T23:44:51.730+01:00Another great bench post Phoenix and great to see ...Another great bench post Phoenix and great to see the inspiration behind your striking header. What a view from that window. As a matter of curiosity how do you pronounce Houghall ?<br />P.S. I saw a most interesting bench when we were on holiday recently - thought of you when I saw it and will do a blog post with photo soon.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-42750190142387961072009-10-24T21:23:03.626+01:002009-10-24T21:23:03.626+01:00I would gaze and gaze too.
Love the header pictu...I would gaze and gaze too. <br /><br />Love the header picture by the way.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-84882678330732926902009-10-24T21:01:58.190+01:002009-10-24T21:01:58.190+01:00In the second and last photos, you have two separa...In the second and last photos, you have two separate pictures in each of the door panes.alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7049911930772124465.post-2604894019822161062009-10-24T19:15:46.859+01:002009-10-24T19:15:46.859+01:00Wonderful to be transported to such a magical sett...Wonderful to be transported to such a magical setting!Bay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.com