Windows frame views beyond my reach…
and sometimes obscure my view…
They reflect my surroundings…
even while they offer glimpses of what is inside…
They reflect me…
and sometimes, they seem to get inside my head!
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge involves photos of windows…many more ideas and images can be found here.
The header photo was taken through windows inside Seattle’s Central Library, designed by Rem Koolhaas. The mountain in the first photo is Mt. Rainier; the skyscraper with clouds is in Manhattan. The Japanese building is in Bellevue, WA and the building with arched windows is on Staten Island in New York City.
These photos were taken between 2009 and 2014, with a compact digital camera (Panasonic Lumix), a camera phone (Samsung Galaxy), a DSLR (Canon Rebel), and a Sony Nex. There are lots of choices these days – many “windows” through which to compose your photographs.
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Something very zen about several of these. Lovely choices.
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Funny you should say that – I spent quite a few years in a zen monastery – but that’s another story! Good to hear from you – stay dry if you can!
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That sounds fascinating. I’ve been tempted, but no follow through…. 😉
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Wonderfully creative response to this challenge. Beautiful images too!
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Thanks Anne!
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I enjoyed your narrative along with the lovely window shots. It all seemed magical somehow.
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Good! I like a little magic in the mix.
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Great shots! The bottom one is particularly fascinating. Well done.
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That was on one of those rainy Seattle days…I was gazing around, looking for interesting things to shoot, glanced down and there was my reflection in a rain puddle – a few steps in the right direction and the window reflection was on my shadow in the puddle. Rain has its uses, as I know you are aware! 🙂
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Magnificent!
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Thank you very much!
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All are very nice but I prefer the second, that photo has a special charm… 😉
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It’s from a farming valley near where I live – a tiny box of a shelter was constructed on a side road, I think for kids waiting for the bus. Thank you!
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I love looking through the weathered frame to beyond .. a loose gathering of wild flowers through a window … and the soft nibbled edged heart amongst the rain tears …
Lovely series BB .
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It IS a heart on my windshield, isn’t it? That was just the other day, on the way home from work, in traffic, looking west as a patch of sky over Puget Sound cleared.Thank you for your lovely words, Poppy!
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A very good collection of photos!
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Great collection!
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A beautifully composed post Lyn, so many thoughtful views and reflections.
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I agree with Patti, especially your three portraits at the bottom which suggest a triptych of metaphors.
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Nice idea…I guess you’re right…no straightforward self portrait for me – always a bit obscure!
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Great creative response to this challenge, love the variety of images and ideas in this gallery!
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Love that last shot – really clever!
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Thanks Tina, I’m always scratching my head…
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beautiful windows…
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I like the farm window and peeling wood frames, the best- that’s a neat shot. Seeing through to the other side reminds me of when you use mirrors together to get a “looking into infinity” sort of reflection. Not sure if I’m describing that in a way that makes sense, doesn’t even make sense to myself!
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No, I know just what you mean – an artist made a whole room like that in NYC years ago – Lucas Samaras – here’s a link – anyway, thanks! http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/12/all-that-glitters-inspiration-for-the-weekend/slideshow/2013/01/18/all_that_glitters/aafs001075/
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It’s hard to pick a favourite, you show us so many wonderful windows with different stories. A truly great presentation!
Greetings from Norfolk,
Dina
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Hello! What a great selection. My favourite is the first image of Mnt Rainer – I just want to get out there and take a walk through that forest. Supremely uplifting.
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A very nice reflection on windows and the role they play in our lives!
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love the second for its rustic charm and the third one , which seems Japanese? beautiful study!!
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Thank you – you’re right, it’s a Japanese pavilion at a Botanical Garden near Seattle. It’s made from cedar and it not only look beautiful – it smells fantastic!
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I’m a sucker for window photos..these are all fantastic!!
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Wow! That’s a great collection of photographs together with lovely comments!
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Including yours! 🙂
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Beautiful colors. I have really been enjoying your blog 😀
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