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Roman Windows

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Oh there is just something about those old Italian windows. You know by now that I have a fetish for windows and doors, among other things.

Last week I showed you a collection of photos sneaking a peak behind Italian doorways.

This week, it's windows.

The older, the better. Paint peeling- even better still. And there is just something about those shutters that send my heart thumpin. Pitter-patter. Pitter-patter.

Shuttered or plain, open or closed, with or without flowers cascading down the front – I love them all!

Enjoy some of my favorite Roman windows.

Which one is your favorite?

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Daniel
July 8th, 2009
I love pictures of windows and doors—those thresholds and liminal spaces that are at once inside and out. Love pictures of them, too. And whenever travelling, I always come home with copious amounts of them! My facourite would be the third of the set — the one with the arch, the shutters flung open and the really cool looking curtains hanging in the sills. Nice! Thanks for these!

Edward
July 8th, 2009
windows with shutters in rome…very redolent of emotions, absence and presence, loitering without intent… really screaming for a film to be made of this kind of stuff – la dolce fenetra….seriously, lets just hope woody allen doesnt discover rome does subsidies for his yearly film efforts.

My Melange
July 8th, 2009
You and me both Daniel! And thanks for the kind words.My fav is the exact one you mentioned. That along with several otherswill soon be availableas cards and prints on my website. Ialso love the one where you get a little peek into the gorgeous Roman apartment- just gettingto see a little slice ofItalian life always makes me smile

My Melange
July 8th, 2009
Oh I love that title La Dolce Finestra. Would have made a great title for my post And yes, no Woody Allen. Please.

Catherine
July 8th, 2009
Beautiful photographs. I think my fave is the 11th photo (the dusty blue shutters with stone carving around the windows).
They’d make beautiful prints.
Catherine

My Melange
July 8th, 2009
Hmmm,funny you should say that, Catherine. I will be making prints and photo cards to sell pretty soon Thanks fortaking the time to view them- and for the kind words

ben
July 9th, 2009
Rome is beautifull in its details…

Bonnie(valentinoswife)
July 9th, 2009
As you know, I also love doors and windows in Italy – did a post on them too! My favorite here is the white lace curtain behind the grill with beautiful red flowers. Not sure why – but in about 15 minutes I will probably choose another one! That’s the way it is for me as I look at windows and try to imagine who is behind them – are they sneaking a peek out at the world while we try to sneak a peek at them?
My first experience with window shutters in Italy – my honeymoon – we stayed at the family home – and nthe first morning the family knocked on the door “Permisso” and entered – my mother in law set a beautiful tray down on the nightstand – she turned and threw open the windows and shutters to let in daylight – and served us breakfast in bed!! How I loved her!!!! And my love affair with windows began!
Bonnie(valentinoswife)

nan
July 9th, 2009
What lovely photos. Worth all the pain and suffering…and heat…you endured to be able to take them, I hope.
There is something airy about Roman windows, isn’t there? Even when they are closed, it always seems that just beyond them lie spacious places…

My Melange
July 9th, 2009
Bonnie, that has to be one of the loveliest stories ever told on my blog. How sweet and what wonderful memories you have Thank you so much for sharing it here!

My Melange
July 9th, 2009
Nan, you are so right! I love all Italian, make that European windows, but there is just something about the ones here. I always love the different colored shutters against such worn walls. Special. And yes, somehow the memories of the heat melt away over time, and we are left with the beautiful pictures that remind us of why we love Italy in the first place

Angela Nickerson
July 10th, 2009
I choose a theme for my photo taking on each trip. On one trip to Italy, Austria, and Germany I took photos of windows. It was fascinating! You have some fab shots. Well done!

le petit cabinet de curiosites
July 10th, 2009
Love , should I say AMO the italian windows

My Melange
July 10th, 2009
Yes, AMO would be a perfect thing to say, Mel

Miss Expatria
July 10th, 2009
I think between you and me, we’ve taken a picture of every window in Italy. LOL!

My Melange
July 10th, 2009
Ha!! I think you are*so* right!!LOL. And listen, we haven’t even started on the doors and door knockers yet…..

lucy
July 10th, 2009
I like numero 12!

My Melange
July 10th, 2009
Thanks Lucy. I love how there is something for everyone Different strokes (or windows) for different folks!

Jen Laceda
July 10th, 2009
I love windows, too! If I had to pick a fave, I think I’d choose those two tall windows with baby blue shutters and a mantel that has a lionhead and some sort of garland. The inside of the house looks so cozy. I almost want to see who lives in there!

My Melange
July 10th, 2009
We did actually see who lived there, Jen. Charming Italians of course. I was mesmerized and just wanted to stare….but I tried to mind my manners!

Travelwriter
July 12th, 2009
Nice idea. Reminds me of a photographer named August Stauda (1861-1928) He made a lot of photos of Vienna. Among them there were also photos only of doors, windows, gates and so on. So it was interesting to learn who different a gate could be. Returning to your question: I like that photo with the flowers most (P1020568)