I like looking up to see windows and balconies when I’m in Italy, and this last trip was no exception. Where there are windows there are usually shutters, which I find interesting because they might be open, closed or partially raised. Balconies often have colorful flower arrangements as well as laundry cheerfully hanging from the railings or attached clotheslines. In other words, there is a lot to see when you look at windows and balconies!
Many levels of windows
Interesting windows
Balcony with laundry
Many shutters to see
Laundry and flowers
This picture has many of my favorite elements: windows, balconies, shutters, flowers and laundry. Adding to the scene that afternoon was the bright blue sky.
It’s always worth looking up! 😀
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That’s what I think too – there are some really unique things to see!
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Nice views.
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Scenes like these are of some of my favorites from Italy!
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Interesting perspective!
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It’s fun to look for something a little different and unexpected!
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Beautiful views, Meg! :)
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Thanks Amy! Italy has so many pretty places… :)
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Great photos. I love windows and balconies. The last picture is perfect!
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Thank you Darlene – I thought that last scene was extra special too!
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I love Italy’s way of decorating homes. Its inspiring for the world. Your pictures show just that! :)
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Thank you! I admire the beautiful decorations too and I especially like seeing flowers on the balconies… :)
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Thank you for the follow :)
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You’re welcome… :)
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The colours are so beautifully Med, aren’t they Meg? I especially like the first shot x
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I really liked those colors Jo – they’re so bright and cheerful!
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Italy is one of those rare places that even these more congested towns with buildings tightly packed are beautiful and interesting. I’ve missed seeing your posts – for some silly reason, WordPress has stopped sending me notifications of all the blogs I follow, and my sieve brain lets me down! It’s good to see your photos again. :)
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I think you’re right about that – the buildings look so charming but they are very close together! And I’m really happy to hear from you – I want to keep up with your blog too… :)
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Lovely photos of the windows, shutters and balconies Meg! The vivid blue sky makes a wonderful backdrop too :)
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Thank you Rosemay! There were so many pretty scenes and I really seeing all the windows and balconies… :)
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Your journey in Italy was outside Milan. You can take such wonderful pictures only in our little town. Very nice. Meg next time you have to spend one week in Elba Island you can’t imagine how many narrow streets you can see and you can also see a lot of beautiful flowers everywhere.. and what about the see. Everything is fantastic. Ciaoo Be a
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I had such a wonderful visit to Italy and I would very much like to see Elba Island when I’m there next time. It sounds like a beautiful place!
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I do a lot of looking up too, but my neck gets stiff after a while:) There is so much to see and I hate to miss it. Nice photos!
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Thanks – my neck got stiff too but I didn’t want to miss anything!
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beautiful captures Meg! very charming! :)
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Thank you so much Lola! :)
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Such lovely shots, Meg. :)
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Thanks – they remind me of why I like visiting Italy!
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Wonderful set of beautiful balconies and Windows.
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Thank you! It was so interesting to see them… :)
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They really do make great subjects for photos, I love seeing all the different colours with the shutters :-)
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I saw so many charming windows and balconies it was really hard to choose!
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What great photographs, and I love the laundry! Brava!
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Thank you – I really enjoy seeing the laundry too!
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I’m always looking up when traveling. There is something about clean laundry drying on a balcony that always makes me smile. I hope all is well, Meg. :)
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That is one of my favorite sights too Karen – it’s what makes traveling so much fun!
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I love shutters!
janet
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I do too – they really add to the scenes!
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