Hello photography lovers. As you may have gathered from one or two of my previous posts, I have long since had a fascination with windows and doors. An attraction may be a better way to describe it. I find that both can have a lot of character and charm, which makes them a really good subject to photograph.
Certain countries and cities often have their own style about them, so I try and take pictures of any that I come across in my travels, any that are particularly unique or interesting in some way. This post will specifically focus on the windows that I've captured. It is the last that I have of them smfor now so I hope you enjoy!
Windows
To start, let me show you a few with painted borders and trim, a common style in parts of Germany and Austria that we visited.
The detailed painting job make them look 3D, as if the trim is made out of wood or plaster. It's just paint but I really like the style.
Some of the paintings are more mural like. The one above was seen in the small town of Berchtesgaden Germany.
The next one (above) was from Hallstatt Austria and is a mix of real trim work and painted mural style decoration. I don't know what the words say but let me know in the comments if you can read it and its worth sharing.
The next one above is interesting in that it has a painted sundial clock between them.
Now I'm going to get into some windows with actual wood and plaster trim.
Some of these are extremely ornate in their design, very filigree-like.
Like this marvel seen in the old town of Innsbruck Austria.
Building facades with large painted mural between and around the windows are also neat to see. Above is another one seen in, I believe, Austria.
Another mural above from the hotel that we stayed in during our visit there, or a building beside it.
This style of bay window (above) was a very unique architectural design that was common in parts of Austria.
Dual windows.
Secure windows.
And an extra extra secure window. If you get past the bars then the layer of bricks will surly stop you.
Maybe this one was boarded up during the window tax era?
This tiny barred window in the shape and size of a door was quite strange. It seems like it might have some sort of specific purpose, though I don't know what that might be.
The next one above and below was in a building that must have been at an old post office.
The telegraph, post and telephone signs seem pretty self explanatory.
The city of Barcelona Spain had some of the most beautiful windows that I've ever seen. I posted most of them a long time ago but still had this one left in reserves.
French windows often have shutters so they are easy to recognize.
Cities and small towns often use them.
The one above is from France as well, but this time sans shutters.
This set of windows above have a very "granny chic" vibe going on. You see it right?
I can't decide what I like better, individual windows or building facades with dozens of them in series.
The next one below is one of my favorites. I took this in Salzburg Austria and just really like the curve of the roof and the lighting.
More windows - obviously.
Flower boxes vs Juliet balconies.
What I like about the one below is that there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the placement of the windows. They are unevenly spaced and various sizes.
It's a strange design but that's what makes it cool.
These next few are a little boring compared to the others but there was something that I liked about them when I initially saw them.
I can't remember what it was.
His is the last one but I'm ending on a high note with another of my favorites. This one is like art to me. It has a lot going on and you cant make sense of it but you really like the bright colors. It's from the Carribean!
