Windows can be an interesting part of a building both from the outside and the inside. When I travel I like to look for windows that are unique in some way. I always notice flowers that adorn a window, or there may simply be laundry hanging to dry.
It’s also nice to be on the inside of a building and look at the view from the windows. I always wonder what I’ll see from my hotel window when I’m on a trip. Once I stayed in a hotel in Venice on the Grand Canal that had a window where I could see some of the boat traffic during the day. Later on things quieted down and I saw boats lined up and parked for the night. But the next morning at dawn the first delivery boats came through and soon it was busy again.
I had a memorable view of Lake Maggiore from a hotel window in Baveno, Italy. When I looked out I had a glimpse of the lake.
Wherever I’m staying I like to look out the window right away and see the view. Sometimes it’s just another building or a parking lot, but once in a while it is something special.
Meg Travels 
I am so ready to go on a trip! On a recent trip to Baltimore we stayed at a hotel on the Inner Harbor, rented an expensive room at the top, expecting a wonderful view…………a boarded up building…….almost took a pic and posted it for fun. Thanks for sharing.
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That must have been a little disappointing! I think all windows should have good views – that would be wonderful… :)
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Love the pictures and th perspectives of the windows. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome – I’m so glad you liked the pictures!
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love the one with the flowers but the one with the laundry caught my attention when I finally noticed the little bridge that attaches the building to the street-at first it looked like you would just fall into the building when opening the door and then I noticed the steps which would prohibit that. How interesting.
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That’s a good observation! They had to plan those bridges very carefully… :)
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I do the same thing, and love to get a scenic surprise. Thanks for sharing some of your great views with us. Windows “make” the structure, I think.
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You’re welcome, and I’m always so happy when there’s a great view. I’m a big fan of beautiful windows!
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We all hope for a lovely view from a window instead of the dumpster in an alley. Loved your photos.
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Thanks Karen. I agree that we hope for a great view and greatly appreciate it when we actually get one!
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I loved this. So simple. But I often think the same thing (:
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Thank you – I appreciate it!
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I love windows too, and doors! I always come home with a nice assortment of window and door photos. I like to think about who lives behind them and if the windows and doors could talk, what stories they could tell. Happy New Year!
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Aren’t they great? I think windows and doors must have interesting stories too… Have a Happy New Year Darlene!
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Beautiful Views, especially of Water – thanks for sharing! Have a Great One:)
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You’re welcome, and I’m glad you liked them!
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Beautiful window views, Meg. I also posted windows, but there doesn’t seem to be a ‘Thursday’s Windows’ from Sandra. :)
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Thanks, and I like your post about windows too!
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Nice post. And I love your new header for the Christmas season.
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Thank you – I used one of the pictures from the Christmas market in Chicago for the header. I’m glad you like it!
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I also love taking pictures of windows! I like the dark green shutters you have here.
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I thought those shutters were really unique! There seem to be awnings on some of the windows too… :)
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Windows and doors are always a great opportunity for some brilliant photos and they are so different the world over. All the best for 2013 Meg :-)
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They make such good subjects for photos wherever you find them… And I wish you a very Happy New Year!
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As I’ve thought about windows while looking at the interesting views you’ve provided, it occurs to me that i’ve been fortunate to always have access to rooms with windows! Not all views are beautiful, but all can be interesting if you pay attention. And to not have a window is to be closed in. Even my very modest office has a window…view of a parking lot, but I see trees and birds and can always see what the weather is like! Thank you for your post…I suddenly feel very appreciative! :-)
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You’re welcome! I enjoy looking out windows even when the view is ordinary because as you say, if you look around you’ll find something interesting… :)
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I love Your idea for this post. Photos are indeed so great.
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Thank you! I really enjoy finding unique and photogenic windows… :)
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Great post. Sometime taking photos of window views seems the simplest thing to do, yet the photos are stunning.
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Thanks, I appreciate that! I like seeing all the ways windows are embellished – it really gives them character :)
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I also love windows – and the views from them! I think it is something most humans have inside, this kind of love…Beautiful photos!
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There is something very appealing about windows! And thanks, I’m glad you liked the pictures :)
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I totally agree. I don’t know what it is but even if I know the view is sucking, I still check it out! LOL
Great story!
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Thanks Penny! There’s something so interesting about looking out windows that it really doesn’t matter if the actual view isn’t anything special… :)
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Ah, don’t you hate it when your budget will only stretch to the room that looks into the light-well?
Great window story Meg … best wishes for 2013 :)
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It’s probably worth paying a little more to get a good view… :) Thank you, and Happy New Year!
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These days for sure – but when I was first ‘on the trail’ a room was a room, and for me the extra dollars were spent getting one on my own, instead of sharing with four or more others in a dorm … :)
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That’s a good point – the main thing was to be there! And in reality you spend very little time in the room, so the view is less important than being out exploring :)
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Well, those days anyway. Now, I’m a little inclined to come ‘home’ early after dinner and a walk. :)
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That sounds good too :)
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I suppose there are advantages to an early evening Meg! It certainly saves quite a lot of money (to be used for travelling treats!) and I like being able to download my photographs, and think about the things I’ve seen during the day. I thought, now I’ve become a blogger, I might write about it too, but although I did start thinking about what I’d write, I didn’t start the writing till the morning and then it was time to get out into it!
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I like to photograph windows too; there’s something a little romantic about them, perhaps as they are a glimpse into the occupier’s life, and you can have fun with reflections and framing your images. Happy new year too!
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I like your ideas about windows and they make such interesting subjects for pictures… I hope you have a very Happy New Year!
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Gorgeous windows, particularly love the second one with the peeling plaster!
On trips where I know our days are going to be jam packed with sightseeing,I compromise on the view if it is going to cost me considerably more. But on relaxing beach holidays and such, I am willing to splurge a bit more :-)
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Thanks – Venice is so photogenic! And I agree that the importance of the view depends on the type of trip you’re taking… :)
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