Lens Artists Photo Challenge #79: A Window With A View
This week, Amy invites us to explore “A Window With A View” and asks us to share some photos we’ve captured through windows.
“Throw open your window and let the scenery of clouds and sky enter your room!” – Yosa Buson
Summer Palace, Beijing, China
Several years ago, nine people from our extended family traveled to China and Hong Kong. While in China, we visited Beijing, Xi’an and Guilin. This photo was the view from looking out the window of the Summer Palace.
Great Wall, China
The tour guide took us to one entrance where some of us went to a steep side of the Great Wall and some went on the other side for a leisure walk. The Wall seems to go on forever from the view of the Wall window. As of Jul 31, 2019, the length of the Great Wall is 13,170 miles (21,196 kilometers).
“I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you.” – Bill Withers
I saw this beautiful design of a mirror at Laguna Beach, California where we visit often. After positioning myself several times, I found an angle to take this photo without seeing my reflection in the mirror.
“The window of opportunity opens and closes as fast as a camera’s shutter.” – Warren Criswell
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Hubby and I went to Spain three years ago for our anniversary. We visited Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona in that order of our itinerary. I love the architecture in Spain.
Alhambra is the palace and fortress of the Moorish monarchs of Granada. The name Alhambra, signifying in Arabic “the red,” is probably derived from the reddish color of the tapia (rammed earth) of which the outer walls were built.
“My favorite journey is looking out the window.” – Edward Gorey
Our hotel room in Innsbruck, Austria
Hubby enjoyed the view from our hotel room in Innsbruck, Austria.
When we travel, hubby likes to have a hotel room with a nice view. I argue that we don’t stay in the room long enough to enjoy the view. Eventually, I understand that we are not “on the go” all the time during the trip. A window with a nice view makes our stay pleasant.
Lens Artists Photo Challenge #79: A Window With A View
The Showers of Blessings 
Interested in China and Qin Shi Huang? Here’s an interesting story for you:
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I love the quote by Edward Gorey: “My favorite journey is looking out the window!” I don’t go out much, not because I cannot, but because I choose not. Thankfully, my house has two floors of windows, and I get to look out of them often & at my leisure. I live in the country, so the view is not only spectacular, but at times surprising, and in motion. Each window gives me a different view. I don’t confess to this lightly. I have travelled extensively, so can’t say I’m reclusive at all. I just prefer what I see from inside my own abode. One thing I know for sure, the inside of my house is as peaceful as the land (lots of trees, beautiful heavens day or night) outside surrounding it.
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Your view outside of the window is fabulous, Jennifer! I wish to say the same to my view but can’t because we’re surrounded by houses. I try to plan flowers and trees in my yard and garden as many as I could so I won’t just look at concrete.
We have to go outside if we want to see spacious view.
I’m glad you have this choice and seems like you’re totally comfortable.
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Yes! Comfortable & Content. ☺️
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Hi Miriam:) You’ve been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Here’s the announcement:
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Thank you so much, Denise. I’ve been Award Free for three years but I’ll look at the link and respond to it next week. 🙂
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Some beautiful windows Miriam! I must agree w your husband. I love a nice view when we travel and never argue with a bit of extra charge for it!
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Yes, Tina, it was a wise decision to have a view. Even on a cruise, a window with a view makes a big difference!
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I really like that Great Wall photo.
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Loving that window in Alhambra.
Teresa
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It is a magnificent place. We enjoyed our visit. Thank you for your comment, Teresa! 😊
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Beautiful. Innovative on the ‘Follow your Heart’ mirror. Love the Alhambra, too.
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I’m glad you liked them, John. Thank you!
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Beautiful views, Miriam. I also like a room with a view. You did well with the mirror photo, and I enjoyed seeing all the other interesting places too. I visited the Summer Palace and the Great Wall in 2005.
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Thank you, Norah. I took another photo of the mirror with my reflection on it. Then I took this one. I like this without my reflection.
I’m glad you visited the Great Wall and Simmer Palace. 🤗😊
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It’s good to experiment with different angles and compositions, Miriam.
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I think so, thank you, Norah.
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Miriam this was a beautiful post. Loved all the windows, and the Withers quote! Thanks for the sneak peek at Spain – on my bucket list. Which part did you love the most? ❤
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I liked his quote also, Debby! We love all six places especially Toledo, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona. It’s very hot in the summer. Most of the restaurants are closed in the afternoon and open at 7:00 p.m. but some are open. ❤
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And tapas! ❤
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Yes tapas! 💖
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That is a grand tour for the window view sites. Great selections, Miriam! The first two are my favorite. I didn’t take good photos when we were at the Great Wall, it was a foggy day. The details of the window in Alhambra are well captured, a glorious place. 🙂
Thank you for sharing!
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There were many foggy days when we were in China, but we’re lucky to have a few good days. 😊
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Well done, Miriam. Most enjoyable photography and text.
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Thank you, Michael. I’m glad to feel better to blog again.
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I like your quotes with your great pictures. 🙂
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Thank you for your comment, Chelsea.😊
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Lovely pictures, Miriam. Incidentally, it is not true that the Great Wall of China can be seen from the moon.
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Thank you, Mick. I think it can be seen from the space, not from the moon. I’ll make the correction.
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Miriam, I love this window photos. The ones from China are sublime and as for a room with a view – that’s a must for me! 😀
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Thank you, Annika. Yes, I need the view, either from the window or being outdoor to give me inspiration. 🤗
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Beautiful windows, and the mirror, Miriam:) I love a room with a view, too!
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A room with a view makes a great difference in how we feel, Denise. My dentist has a decorative picture of a window in his waiting room!! 😀
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Lovely window views Miriam 🙂
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Thank you, Brian. Are there bushfires in your area? It’s so sad! 🙁
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The fires have been and gone Miriam. It has been quite an ordeal that’s for sure. Months of smoke and anxiety before the fire came. Here is one of my stories
https://bushboy.blog/2019/12/16/the-day-durranbah-burned/
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Thank you, I’ll read it tonight.
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I love those arched windows and the view they create.
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Yes, I love them also, Pete! Especially the Spanish architecture.
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Awesome and captivating photographs, Miriam and such a lovely read and quotes. Even I went to Spain two years back and saw the Alhambra palace. It was awesome for words. Too good. Thanks for the share.
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Thank you and you’re welcome, Kamal! We had such a great time in Spain. I love the architecture!
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Welcome 😊😊😊 Miriam
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🤗😊💖 Kamal
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