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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!

Wednesday Window – pt. 5.5

In this week’s installment from Grafton, Utah, the focus is on the vivid texture of a weather-beaten house, emphasizing its unique personality shaped by time and elements.

As we continue the series of window images, we stay in the wonderful town of Grafton, Utah. Following last week’s Window into the Future, this week’s image is very much about texture.

I think you can appreciate the amount of texture that shows here…

Texture and Structure

This little house caught my attention with the vivid texture of its wood. Clearly, weather has had its effect over the years and created strong personality in the exterior of the house. It reminded me of seeing the wizened faces of folks who have braved the elements during their lives; those faces and people have stories to tell that we should listen to.

Window into the Future?

We return to Grafton, Utah, for some more window exploration. We connect the past to the present and future, with hope for humanity.

First of all, let me wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year!

As today is also a Wednesday, I thought it would be appropriate to return to our Wednesday Window theme (previous post: Wednesday Window – pt.4). So I took a look through my collection of window-themed images to find one that might fit well…

Looking to the Future

This is one from the series of images captured in the abandoned town of Grafton, Utah, which I described in this Wednesday Window post. As I explored the buildings in the settlement, I couldn’t help but be struck by the sense of what it was like to live here during the 19th century. Imagine constructing your own cabin without modern power tools. I could sense the privation of harsh winters and little protection from the elements.

For today, I also connect with a sense of looking toward the future in this new year. A look into the future from the 19th century to our present day lives. And, of course, our future in 2025 and beyond.

The outlook may not be clear at this time, but I have hope for humanity as we all pull together.

Wednesday Window – pt.4

Combining form and function, a window captured in the picturesque town of Speyer in Germany.

In last week’s post on Wednesday Window – pt.3, we looked at the effects that the weather might have on the window and building. Today, let’s take a look at a window from a bit more in the past, which combines form and function; let’s visit Speyer in Germany!

The town of Speyer is a lovely, picturesque city on the Rhine river with a rich history dating back to its founding by the ancient Romans as part of their fortifications on the northern frontiers of the empire…

Stadthaus Fenster

Speyer was one of the cities that my wife and I visited as part of our Viking River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in 2022. We spent time sauntering through the old streets, admiring much of the architecture and taking in the great variety of periods represented throughout.

This image is a detail of the town hall, presenting some of the decorative aspects of windows, as they often will have a flower box to enhance their look. I also wonder if flowers were put in windows, so that they could enhance the smells coming into the house, as during olden times there may have been less than pleasant scents emanating from the streets…