tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post643297254594226421..comments2024-01-30T00:10:13.274-05:00Comments on New York Portraits: Peeping in, on the Upper West SideKittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13260829805068114560noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-26344935429561581102012-03-18T04:21:36.174-04:002012-03-18T04:21:36.174-04:00You know, there's a latin term for that, the &...You know, there's a latin term for that, the 'condition' of wanting to always look into people's homes through the window... I do it all the time. I like imagining lives behind windows and walls..<br />When I was growing up we lived in a 10 storey apartment block that faced another block. We were on the 9th floor, so looking over I could see into almost every apartment o the other side if the curtains weren't drawn. My favourite time was Christmas Eve. In our part of the world it is tradition for everyone to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve. So if you looked in through windows on that afternoon, all you could see is families standing around trees, putting lights and sweets on it. Super magical.Andreahttp://www.andreavassphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-32445639776936028372011-03-28T12:49:24.613-04:002011-03-28T12:49:24.613-04:00A fascinating shot, Kitty! And I love all the deta...A fascinating shot, Kitty! And I love all the details you've pointed out. I think New Yorkers in general are less self-conscious about leaving their windows uncovered and their lives exposed. Maybe in part, it's because apartments tend to be small, and when windows are covered, spaces feel even smaller. I love looking into people's apartments too, not only to catch glimpses of lives, but to see how people have decorated and organized their living spaces.Terry at Blue Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504693954312787975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-14723070118060403372011-03-27T21:34:46.409-04:002011-03-27T21:34:46.409-04:00Hi Marcia
Ah, Rear Window is one of my favorite mo...Hi Marcia<br />Ah, Rear Window is one of my favorite movies. Thanks for reminding me of it. I forgot that it took place in New York.<br /><br />Thanks Cesc<br />You know where I'm coming from ;-)<br /><br />Hi and welcome, Zazzu<br />Ha, I'd be very self-conscious, too!<br /><br />Hi RedPat<br />Yes! Especially when the apartments have basements and you can look down into their front rooms!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260829805068114560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-63885748557392952172011-03-27T20:42:58.955-04:002011-03-27T20:42:58.955-04:00One advantage of walking a dog is that you have a ...One advantage of walking a dog is that you have a reason to be walking slowly down a street and at the same time peeking into uncovered windows. Great shots!RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-61693679199224715152011-03-27T19:24:58.476-04:002011-03-27T19:24:58.476-04:00What a lovely building. The windows are fantastic....What a lovely building. The windows are fantastic.<br /><br />I'd be too self-conscious to leave my windows uncovered like that all the time, though. I love when other people do it so I can look at their places.Zazzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984406076982323938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-84011280006790795332011-03-27T15:07:44.823-04:002011-03-27T15:07:44.823-04:00Fantastic...like Rear Window!
http://cescelias.bl...Fantastic...like Rear Window!<br /><br />http://cescelias.blogspot.com/2011/02/rear-window.html<br /><br />Upper CCesc Saleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286711556283794735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222523593258151872.post-73445864289539228612011-03-27T10:56:41.189-04:002011-03-27T10:56:41.189-04:00Kitty,
Remember what happened in Rear Window? You...Kitty,<br /><br />Remember what happened in Rear Window? You never do now what you may see. And thanks for clarifying what a duplex is in NYC, here it's two residences next to each other.Marcianoreply@blogger.com