Al Kaplan
Veteran
If i wanted the bench to really POP I'd shoot it with a view camera. A bit of forward tilt of the lensboard would sharpen the focus on both the seat and backrest of the bench, while utilizing a combination of front and back swings would let you keep both ends of the bench equally sharp. Using the correct equipment for the job at hand will easily produce the results you want. Post can't. It's counter to the laws of physics.