A story in every window.... by streats

A story in every window....

"We all have neighbors. Greet them on the sidewalk or in the elevator, but try not to peer through their windows. Windows are to look out from, not into.”
― Alexandra Stoddard
I defy anyone not to look into a lit window from outside.! Really interesting shot, love the contrasting colours.
July 17th, 2013  
so cool!! love the colors and composition! great capture Ian! Also love the pattern in the balconies!
July 17th, 2013  
Great contrast!
July 17th, 2013  
this really works, draws you in to the layers and the unexpected colours.
July 17th, 2013  
Ian
@paulaw I agree Paula, always too tempting! Glad you like the shot.
July 17th, 2013  
Ian
@camim Thanks Camila, I liked the pattern on the balconies too.
July 17th, 2013  
Ian
@custodiabaptista Thanks Custodia
July 17th, 2013  
Ian
@johnl Thanks John,
July 17th, 2013  
Wow I love this photo. Brilliant composition. Love the reflections on the windows, the patterns on the balconies. got to be a fav for me. Love your photos they are so creative.
Windows may be to look out of not into, but I bet you had a peep!!!
July 18th, 2013  
Brilliant composition, I love the vibrant colours.
July 18th, 2013  
Wow, this is just awesome, Ian! I think I looked into every window! I couldn't tear my eyes away.
July 18th, 2013  
Cool shot! I love the colours and patterns on the balconies.
July 18th, 2013  
Great lines, perfect title and almost like that's where all the life is, the living on the inside, and the drab kinda cold concrete on the outside, not that it's an ugly building btw, that's not what I meant....sshhhh me
July 18th, 2013  
I love the colors and the perfect composition you have here. Favorite for me too. A joy to look at. And, yeah, hard to resist at least a glance at a lit window...
July 18th, 2013  
This is incredible! Love the colourrs and lines...
July 18th, 2013  
What colours! Love the composition, Fav!
July 18th, 2013  
Interesting shot
July 18th, 2013  
Sem
great composting, like the colours and the depth
July 18th, 2013  
What a great image Ian. Lovely concept too
July 18th, 2013  
Very cool processing g, love the colours here!
July 18th, 2013  
Agree with comments above, great colours
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@onewing thank you so much for your kind feedback and the fav Babs, it's really encouraging and very much appreciated. I'm glad you like my photos :-) Oh yes, of course, each one, who can resist a glance into a lit window?!
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@dalboy Thanks Graeme, the colours evolved during the processing stage, I liked the shot but wanted to bring it to life more.
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@joydnichols Thank you Jodi, haha, I love that it had that affect on you. Thanks for the follow too, following you back now :-)
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@kwind Thank you :-)
July 18th, 2013  
Such an awesome photo - love this Ian - well done
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@gigiz I like your analogy :-) To me the buildings of this estate represent there being a beauty in ugliness sometimes, the whole place is a fascinating mass of this solid concrete, towers and walkways, a microcosm of life all contained within the hundreds of apartments, a mass of windows and stories. It's a cool place for photography, not far from my office, it;s also a surprisingly expensive and exclusive city location, despite it's appearance.
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@mcsiegle Thanks Mary, and for the fav too ! :-) Appreciate you stopping by to look at my page
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@jerwinkie Thanks !
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@manasharma Thanks for the fav Mana, that's really appreciated
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@bkbinthecity Thank you
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@semjaja Thanks Sem
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@derekvickers Thanks Derek
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@truedee @andreajoy Thanks TrueDee and Andrea :-)
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@zambianlass Thank you Nicky :-)
July 18th, 2013  
This is such a cool capture- those lines and colours are perfect! I really like that quote and how the photo contradicts the words- pretty funny stuff lol! Nice one- FAV for me!
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@tillycarter Thanks Krista and for the fav too ! :-) You're right about the quote, the temptation to peer is far too great for most of us to resist!
July 18th, 2013  
This is fabulous! And your concept is really appropriate! Colours are also extraordinary!
July 18th, 2013  
Also, congrats on being featured on the new faces page all week! That must be some kind of record lol- keep up the good work! :)
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@tillycarter Thank you :-) I noticed that but I didn't know if it was unusual or not ! Still not sure how everything works on this site :-)
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@savannah51 Thanks Sharon !
July 18th, 2013  
Sue
Love your processing Ian ... I too check out each window! Great words also.
July 18th, 2013  
Great color and nice idea :)
July 18th, 2013  
Cool shot and great colors and tones!
July 19th, 2013  
Wonderful ...
July 19th, 2013  
Great image and statement!Love the colorful windows ,each in different tones -just like our lives are.Very balanced detail!Wonderful idea and greatly executed!
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@redpants thanks Sue, it is tempting to try and find a story in each one isn't it :-)
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@coffeemonster Thanks Matilda
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@pandora Thanks Susan
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@pdulis Thanks Peter
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@my_photofun Thanks Darinka, I like that idea ..that the different tones are like our lives.
July 19th, 2013  
Wow! love this image and all the colors. A Fav for me!
July 19th, 2013  
Excellent! a fav! I love the poem/quote. And your image is amazing. How did you process for this effect? And what is that on the concrete? Drying from a rain? terrific!
July 19th, 2013  
Fabulous capture. It's such a contradiction...cool tones in the building and then those lovely warm windows :)
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@joysfocus thanks for the Fav Joy !
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@espyetta Hi Mary Beth, thanks for the Fav! Glad you like it. The processing is a mixture of adjustments using snapseed, I've recently downloaded the iPad app and am just experimenting! Before this project I'd not even used photoshop! So it's a learning curve right now, but this image is a mixture of grunge effect and centre focus tools along with contrast and saturation adjustment. The pattern on the balconies is a staining that I think has been there for years, we haven't had rain for a few weeks here, in the middle of a rare English heat wave!! Thank you so much for stopping by to look at my page and commenting, it's really appreciated.
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@kazlamont thank you Kazzy!
July 20th, 2013  
Beautiful processing, love the colors and composition!
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@christinalee thank you Chrissie
July 20th, 2013  
Terrific framing and very creative finishing. Great shot that offers more to look at and think about than a first glance might suggest.
July 20th, 2013  
The colors in this shot are beautiful!! Wonderful capture! Fav :)
July 21st, 2013  
Glad to see you're breaking the rules! I really love the colours here! and I really love your style too! Follow.
August 5th, 2013  
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