Thursday, August 6, 2009

Window Views

 

 

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Sault, Provence.

 

 

It’s half an hour before noon.
The restaurant tables on the town square are waiting for the hungry crowd to arrive.  
Everything still neatly arranged, crisp and untouched. 
Not for long now … 


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30 comments:

  1. Robynn's RavingsAugust 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Especially if I were there. I'd take the place by storm. It's 1:12a.m. and I'm STARVING! I got busy writing and forgot to eat dinner!

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  2. kayerjAugust 6, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    love the reflection in the window, so creative

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  3. spacedlawAugust 6, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Wonderful.
    I love reflections and derelict/weathered places and that window does look like an old dame, with a new world being reflected in her trifocals...

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  4. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    OMGosh...that picture of that window with the reflection is wonderful. I thought they were inside until I looked at it for a while. Excellent my friend.

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  5. LeoraAugust 6, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Delightful. What do they serve? The weathered windows add to the effect. And no people? Like an empty stage, waiting for the show to begin.

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  6. Wanda.....August 6, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    The contrast in the photo is perfect and what I appreciate most...the beautiful neglected, weather beaten building and the flawless attention paid to the tables.

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  7. LoreeAugust 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Love the photo. The reflection really helps to bring out the atmosphere.

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  8. moneythoughtsAugust 6, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Ditto to many of the comments already written. A window that reflects a story as opposed to letting you see in or out. Nice shot.

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  9. MaRAugust 6, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful reflection, Jientje!! The one thing I don't agree with the French is their -for me-way too early lunch hours!! in Spain it is normal to go to a restaurant at 2pm (unless you want to eat alone!) but the cook isn't there before 1pm so no chance for a warm meal before 1:30pm! Vive la difference! :)

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  10. ProsperoAugust 6, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Hello Jientje. I'm happy to reacquaint myself with you (we, inexplicably, drifted). I like this window for it has great character. The subtle reflection also adds nice interest and color.

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  11. maggie's mindAugust 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Perfection! I love windows, especially this one.

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  12. United StudiesAugust 6, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Sigh...I was just reading an older cooking magazine highlighting the French countryside. It made me hungry then, and I am more hungry now!

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  13. DianneAugust 6, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    the weathered wood and peeling paint is wonderful

    and the cafe reflection is delightful

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  14. MelliAugust 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    FABULOUS!!! LOVE this reflection! ... but... did you notice the broken wall to the right? Do you see Picasso's work there? I SEE a face!!! And it looks like something Picasso would have done!

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  15. JanAugust 6, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Love this, Jientje.

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  16. IngridAugust 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I hope the tables and chairs were in a better state then the window, lol !

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  17. SusanneAugust 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Love the weathered window. Great reflection shot!

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  18. LewAugust 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Interesting window, with the different sizes and shapes of the glass! And what better place to have lunch and a glass of wine!

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  19. LceelAugust 6, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Lovely shot - and well executed. As always.

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  20. MelliAugust 6, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    You poor little confuzzled thing...

    Missing In Action.

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  21. NessaAugust 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    i want to be first. Beautiful.

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  22. Libby's LibraryAugust 6, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    The reflection in the window is perfect!
    You amaze me.

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  23. Come Away With MeAugust 6, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Wow, there is so much happening with this window! What an amazing shot. I studied it for a while. Love that weathered old wood framing the window, and the reflections of the tables with their yellow napkins...and the white curtain..and everything else!

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  24. quillyAugust 6, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Love that photo!

    I can't wait until you get here! We can teach each other whole new ways to look at things!

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  25. UnknownAugust 7, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    Love the reflections in the glass!

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  26. The Retired OneAugust 7, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Window views are interesting from either inside looking out or outside looking in....
    great job!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 7, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    When I saw the reflection I remembered the yummy omelets I had in Paris - I am pretty sure they are even yummier in Provence. Wonderful setting!

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  28. ChristineAugust 7, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    I do so love your pictures! I find it hard to put into words what I think of them. In this case the pictures are sure better than the words especially as I just can't seem to find the right ones. Somehow "That is a nice picture" really does not cut it. the pictures are so much better than that. I do so love your pictures!

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  29. JientjeAugust 7, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    @ Everyone: Thanks for all your comments! I'm so behind on commenting there really is not enough time today to answer each one individually. But I appreciate each and every comment. Oh and welcome to anyone who dropped in here for the first time. I hope to see you all again soon!

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  30. Tink *~*~*August 8, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    Loved the carved window frame! But honestly, it left me with a desire to go find a scraper and a can of fresh pain ;)

    Tink *~*~*

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