This is the first week Lingering Visions is hosting the new Thursday Lingering Look at Windows: Week 1.
I have two pictures both taken in Latvia, a Baltic country, showing windows which I find interesting.
I like many of the details in the picture below: the flower-pot in the form of a pig, the yellow flowers, the color and texture of the timber frame and shutter, the black hinges, the contrast in colors etc.
On the other one, the focus is more on the wall than on the windows. Again, there are flowers below the window sill, the reflections from the window pane, the old windows. The paint on the wall below the window has cracked off showing a bad state of repair.
A window is defined as a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass window pane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air.
I like windows, not only for the light and the fresh air; gazing out the window often gives me the opportunity of day dreaming and deep thinking. . . . . . .
Oh Michael, I am so excited to have you participate. I love your photography and enjoyed the edit that went along with these images. In the one what does Lina classic mean? Is this some type of cafe perhaps?
Hi Lingervisions, I am glad to particpate in your challenge. From memomry, they are windows on top of a cafe. Thank you for your kind comment!
I look forward to next week’s submission.
~ Dawn
I would be happy to participate if I can find suitable photos! Regards, Michael
You are now a man with a mission
window flower garden, I love those hanging gardens.
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Love window and door pics!
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In Latin America the buildings are particularly colorful.
Hope I would have the chance to visit it someday!
Yep, looks familiar. Even when the house is falling apart, there is always flowers.
Hi Boomdeeadda, if not for the fact that we live in high rises, otherwise, I definietly want some flowers by my windows. Regards, Michael
One of the strangest taxes ever levied must have been the window tax. People were charged according to how many windows they had in their houses. Some blocked windows off rather than pay the tax! Sue
It is the first time I heard of such tax. Which country is that? Regards, Michael
This was a tax in England and some other countries from 1696 to 1851.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_tax
Interesting choice – money or light! Sue
Thank you for this information. I am glad that this tax is abolished!
I really like the second photo, well done.
Actually, I was thinking of having the second photo on top. Thank you for your perusal and comment!
I like windows, too, Michael. Mainly for looking into!! I remember being in Holland and being surprised how the Dutch keep their curtains open at night and you can look straight into their rooms. It’s like looking into film sets and seeing a slice of life. The UK is generally not like that. Most windows have coverings, curtains or blinds but there is the moment at twilight when the lights go and and before the curtains are drawn when if I am on a bus or train I am still fascinated by that peek into someone else’s life.
Corinne
Hi Corinne, many thanks for the information. I am also very interested as to how people in other countries live. Regards, Michael
Always enjoy seeing flower boxes at windows.
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Michael, I love photographing windows and doors because I think of them as “possibilities.” The pig-shaped flower box is great. You may have inspired a future post on Bmore Energy.
Yes, windows and doors open to possibilities. Like you I like to be inspired. Regards, Michael
These are both so pretty, Michael.
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I like your windows and the thoughts and dreams you convey through them.
Most of my windows have screens…but the bay in the dining room does not.
And I often use it to look out at the nature in my yard for my morning inspiration.
Yes, the views outside my window is sometimes my source of inspiration. Thank you for “liking” my post. Kind regards, Michael
A piggy planter well I never !
Nice pictures for the challenge Michael
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Nice pictures, both of them. Where had you taken these photos? What country?
Hi juditon, they are both in Latvia. Regards, Michael
Thank you
Hello Michael, like everyone else, I also like pic of those windows you’ve taken. But I also wonder who are the lucky people that live beyond those windows ?
wish I could live there too..
I think the first one is the window of a cafe and the second one is the window of an ordinary home. Guess all of us can be the lucky people living in a home with windows. Thank you for the perusal and kind comment!
What a wonderful post!! Thanks so much for sharing it!
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Two brilliant photo … one looked after .. one not – I go for the last photo – it has some character to it.
Hi Viveka, I agree that the second one has more character and I thought of making this my first photo. Thank you for the perusal and kind comment!
There is more details in the second shot plus you made even a not so great object very interesting.
I was a bit cocerned that the wall could become the main subject. Thanks for the response Viveka!
It’s truly a great shot.
Thank you!
omg, I almost missed this post! I’m glad I was able to catch up. I just love the photos. I can relate to them. Sort of the window I would like to stare out of…daydreaming or just simply gazing…
Glad that you were able to catch up. I am also fascinated by picture of people standing in front of window gazing out; there is a famous impressioinst painting on that. Thank you for your kind comment!
Oh Yes! Windows are wonderful subjects, and these two are such different examples.
You are right, one so formal and colorful; the other so worn out but has a lot of character. Thanks for the kind comment!