Comforting view of park life from a bench
Yellow benches are common in Shanghai parks but through the lens of Shine photographer, Wang Rongjiang, a park bench is a mini-stage set up for city life dramas. Wang has strolled through Changfeng Park more than 30 times over the past 18 months to capture the moments of joy shared by the city folk’s friends and families. What do you usually do on a park bench?
Checking their phones while someone hides his face from the world.
A splash of color as a family take a break for refreshments.
His first car? A boy gets in the driving seat.
Blowing bubbles captured on camera.
The power of flight as a drone takes to the sky.
Just imagine the stories these old folks could tell.
A time to eat, a time to study.
The next generation enjoy their outing to the park.
A different angle on life.
Sunshine and fresh air for the old and the young.
Lots to laugh about in spite of everything.
Sharing a park bench.
A family portrait to look back on after the pandemic.
Workers find time to take a break.
A happy family enjoy something on the phone.
Red is the color of choice for this pair.
One boy has made short work of his candyfloss ...
Keeping the little ones amused.
