Saturday 2 July 2011

Ouverte-fermée

Open-closed. Seen in Chantiers neighourhood. There is a reflection on Artsy Versailles.

Vues à Chantiers. Il y a un reflet sur Artsy Versailles.

19 comments:

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Ok.. 17th century town is young town by European standards ! Wow ... and I think 300 years of history brings out a lot of character in a town !

brattcat said...

I wonder if the windows belong to different occupants and how much this open/close tells us about them.

Randy said...

I love these vintage windows.

Regina K said...

I love the old build, shutters and that detail at the top of the windows.

Leif Hagen said...

We just normally don't have shutters which we can open and close around here....

Bob Crowe said...

It's a little scary. The shadow looks like a squared-off person with arm raised, holding a gun. Maybe just my feverish imagination.

Anonymous said...

It is often said that opposites attract. I revere shots like this!!

Magpie said...

The details above the windows are beautiful. Maybe the sun is still too warm to open the other set of shutters. :)

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I've always wanted shutters, somehow they seem to look a bit romantic, I think Magpie might be right Ciel, when the shade moves over the other shutter will be opened I think!!

Thirtytwo degrees said...

I wondered what the shadow on the open window is too...made me think of Samothrace!

Cezar and Léia said...

I think this window is blinking! :)
Happy weekend,
Léia

Malyss said...

Ouvert-fermé, ombre-lumière,accueillant ou pas..un joli thème, et une magnifique lumière sur ces fenêtres..

VP said...

White shutters are always elegant, these also have a interesting decoration above.

Anonymous said...

That IS a coincidence about the Ozarks. I can tell you they are very scenic (though molehills compared to the Alps!) I love shutters, wish I had some - they're far superior to flimsy blinds in my opinion!

Birdman said...

Windows... shuttered or open are charming.

Suzanne said...

Beautiful!

EG CameraGirl said...

Cool sot of the open and closed shutters. And I like the shadow on the left too.

Sharon said...

Very cool shot, Ciel. Open and shut - I like that!!

Sharon

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Love the contrasts and shadow in this shot... great color!

Bises,
Genie