Tag: Wednesday window

Wednesday Window – pt 16

A view from the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.

Apologies for skipping a Wednesday Window, as we were enjoying the hospitality and antiquity of Egypt. The trip was truly amazing and there are still lots of photos to process and posts to write for weeks to come! While in Egypt, I did capture a window or two.

Here’s one of those window images…

A View from GEM

On our last day in Cairo, we visited the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is a mind-blowing experience! Located in Giza within view of the pyramids on the plateau, this is a must see. Not only because of the collection that is housed within, but also because of the architecture of the building itself. It is a true masterpiece and its organization of the collection is inspiring. Definitely set aside a day to get a taste of the collection; it would take weeks to see everything housed here.

This is my mid-week contribution to the Monday Window thread, a creation of Ludwig Keck. To read more about Ludwig, check this page.

Wednesday Window – pt 15

A 2008 trip to the Netherlands and a visit to Beeld & Geluid, the Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision.

In this week’s installment, it’s time to go back to the mother country, the Netherlands. This was from a trip in 2008 to visit family with my youngest daughter in tow. The two of us took several side trips and overall had a pretty good time.

Here’s a view of some windows that we encountered during this trip…

Beeld & Geluid

Beeld & Geluid (Vision & Sound) is the home of the Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision. It houses an audiovisual archive of Dutch media. The architecture of this building is striking from its facade to its interior. As we were exploring some of the galleries I managed to get this snapshot.

One of these days I have to come back here and look through their archives. I might even be in them, as our high school qualified for a nationally televised quiz show.

This is my mid-week contribution to the Monday Window thread, a creation of Ludwig Keck. To read more about Ludwig, check this page.

Wednesday Window – pt 13

The Harpa Concert Hall features a unique glass facade with ten different types of glass, including three dichroic varieties that reflect vibrant colors during the day.

After last week’s reception of the Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Centre, I’ll reprise this amazing structure with a bit of a detail view. One of the unique features of the glass facade is that it provides bits of color. Yes, there are a large number of same sized panes of glass. No, that doesn’t mean there is no variation.

Here’s a more detailed look…

Harpa Details

There are 10 different types of glass used across the building’s facades, including three dichroic glasses. These dichroic glasses are yellow, green and orange, so that they reflect blue, red and purple. These create a nice touch during daylight hours, as you can see in the image.

Next week, I’ll focus on the night time view, which is thanks to the efforts of artist Olafur Eliasson.

This is my mid-week contribution to the Monday Window thread, a creation of Ludwig Keck. To read more about Ludwig, check this page.

Wednesday Window – pt 12

We explore an aspect of Iceland’s renowned Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Centre in Reykjavik; a truly inspiring visual gem!

In this episode we’re going back to Iceland and a specific building in Reykjavik that is a photographer’s dream. The Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Centre is an amazing and award-winning structure by the city’s waterfront. The shapes that are created through this amazing glass-clad environment are eye-catching both from the outside and the interior.

Today, we take a look from the exterior…

Harpa Windows

A myriad of windows adorn the facade, which becomes even more interesting at night, as colors play across them (might be a future post). Just imagine the approach that was taken to construct such an outer shell. From any angle, there are visual stimuli that interest many photographers and will keep us coming back to experience the views under different light and weather conditions.

This is my mid-week contribution to the Monday Window thread, a creation of Ludwig Keck. To read more about Ludwig, check this page.

Wednesday Window – pt 11

This week’s reflection focuses on a nostalgic photo from home in the Netherlands.

This week’s window goes back to the home in the Netherlands, in which I spent a significant part of my teenage years. The photo is one that I took while my sister, brother and I were cleaning the house for real estate viewing.

Here is that view…

Room with a View

Seeing this photo brought back feelings of loss, as this was shortly after my mother passed away in 2020. Upon receiving the call that my mother had taken a turn for the worse, I immediately booked my travel, but still arrived too late.

An added layer of complexity is that this was during the first set of Covid restrictions. It complicated travel and there was confusion about rules. I had to talk my way through Dutch Customs to be allowed into the country.

It was sad to say farewell in this way…

Please take the opportunity to explore more windows of this week, and visit Monday Window; you won’t be disappointed!

Wednesday Window – pt 10

Walking along the streets of Reykjavik is always a great experience. Interesting sights abound, whether architecture, color or bicycle.

This week, I’ll feature another moment in Reykjavik. This one is also from August of 2022, during a guided tour along wonderful streets. Reykjavik is certainly ripe with a great set of walking streets, filled with interesting architecture, murals and color. And, then, sometimes you catch something a bit unusual.

Of course, unusual is in the eye of the beholder…

Parking Space

When housing is a bit on the smaller side, one finds room for a bicycle wherever is convenient! In this case, the balcony is a perfect location. It also makes for a bit of an unusual sight, which suits me just fine!

For more interesting windows of this week, please visit Monday Window; you won’t be disappointed!

Wednesday Window – pt 9

The post reflects on the beauty From 2022, a stunning sunset reflection, featuring a ship, bicycle, and the Harpa building.

You probably noticed that strolls through various cities produce a nice variety of window images. This week is no exception to that pattern, and it’s among my favorites!

Here we go with something to reflect upon…

Sunset on the Harbor

I captured this image during a stroll in Reykjavik in 2022, as I was captivated by the powerful reflection. The color of the sunset in all its rich hues and the contrast of ship and bicycle stood out to me. Getting such a combination of subject elements is just irresistible!

Oh, and the building providing this reflection is stunning as well! It is Harpa! You can expect more photos of this building in future Wednesday Window posts.

For more windows, please check out Monday Window for this week; it’s a great place to explore!

Wednesday Window – pt 8

A delightful stroll through Amsterdam’s backstreets leads to a captivating image of a poster from the Amsterdam Marionette Theater.

This week, I am taking you back on a walk through the lovely city of Amsterdam. As my wife and I sauntered through the city, crossing canals and following alleys, we found plenty an interesting sight.

As we walked through a small street, I captured this image…

Amsterdam on a String

My first impression of this sight was the extravagant use of red on the wall that helps frame the poster. But then I also noticed the reflection of the window across the poster, which makes for a nice bit of playful composition. So, yes, here’s my window for this Wednesday, mirrored across the intriguing puppet.

The poster is located on one of the walls of the Amsterdam Marionette Theater on the Nieuwe Ridderstraat side. The reflected windows are part of a school across the little square.

This is my contribution to this week’s Monday Window; I wholeheartedly encourage you to check out the other posts linked to this cool theme!

Wednesday Window – pt. 7

John Lennon said it well in 1971, and his message rings true throughout all these days and beyond.

This week’s window comes from a trip to the wonderful city of Liverpool a couple of years ago. In 2019, I made my first pilgrimage to Anfield Road, the hallowed ground of Liverpool FC. As the weather was rather lovely for October, I explored the city and really enjoyed it. This is where I came across the Museum of Liverpool with a message that is great for all times.

Let’s take a look at that message in this rather large window…

A view of the Museum of Liverpool with the words 'Imagine Peace' in the windows.
You may say I’m a dreamer

I think we can all imagine, as the rock poet John Lennon shared with us. I will certainly keep dreaming of the day that we can all live in peace.

Oh, and, yes, there was a football match between the Reds and Hotspurs. Our side won 2-1 in a thrilling display of skill and perseverance, which made it a perfect long weekend!

Wednesday’s contribution to this week’s Monday Window; go check out the other posts!

Wednesday Window – pt. 6

A unique window image from our Amsterdam hotel room.

As I did a quick search through my collection of window images, I came across a rather interesting one. Last week, we looked at the personality that comes from exposure to the weather in Wednesday Window – pt. 5.5. This time, I am going much more for the shape and view from the window.

I am curious what you think about this one…

Inner Harbor View

I shot this image from the hotel room in Amsterdam, where my wife and I stayed before our Rhine river cruise.

Here’s a view of the hotel from the outside…

Hotel Victoria

From this perspective, you see immediately where our room was: in the tower just under the dome. This was definitely an unusual room, due to the shape with every modern amenity included; even the curtains were automated, so they can be closed with a remote.

We enjoyed ourselves by doing a number of touristy things in Amsterdam, such as a canal tour and eating a croquette. Having this day also gave us a chance to get over our jet lag a bit, which was smart before getting on our boat.

This is also a contribution to Monday Window, a great collection of posts!