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I've taken a break from Old City windows this week to bring you a Crusader window (and a naturally sepia one at that), and what a view they had! I like too the juxtaposition of the old and the new - looking out through a window built hundreds of years ago to see a modern speedboat zooming by. That contradiction is actually one of the things I like best about Israel - the way the ancient coexists happily with the ultra-modern. Like I said the other day, you never know quite what you're going to find here, and that's half the fun of it all.
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Don't worry though, all you Old City fans, there are still a lot more Old City photos to come, or have a look through my recent archives for the ones you missed the first time around.
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Beautiful shot Robin - like the framing!
ReplyDeleteA natural sepia peeking through to color - great choice to leave it that way.
My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.
What great shots and fantastic contrasts!! The blue water is very inviting, particularly now that the speed boat is gone :)
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing bits of Israel with us.
ReplyDeleteI too love this type of shot - or any shots where one peeps through arches or doorways or windows to new views. I particularly like old and new presented in this way.
ReplyDeleteMy entry:
http://j9marshall.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/window-views-for-sale/
Milo and Alfie's entry:
http://milocat.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/window-views-3/
very nice photos Robin. I really enjoy them. Excellent :)
ReplyDeleteThose shots are beautiful. What an intriguing window.
ReplyDeleteEspecially with that motorboot passing by :)
Great catch :D!
its nice having these niches for photos :) its also great to know someone's been to our islands...if u come again let me know we can meet
ReplyDeleteWow! two lovely photos! As you said you managed to bring out the contrast between the old and new in your two pics. And the sea looks very inviting.
ReplyDeleteI found that it Morocco too ! a village in mud houses looking like cubes out of the bible or tora but with solar pannels and TV antennas ! It really looked very strange to me.
ReplyDeleteBTW on my Morrocan window it's only decoration, no security bars. That's not necessary.
ReplyDeleteThat piece of blue sea is like a jewel on an ancient necklace - I am ready to put it around my neck.
ReplyDeleteThe natural sepia color is beautiful and the water is so blue. It's a really cool contrast between the old and new, hard to imagine even when seeing it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous .. I love the azure thru the sepia
ReplyDeleteI too like the contrast of the sparkling blue, blue water against the old stone, lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteim lost for the right adjective to describe such scene
ReplyDeletelove everything about the shot and the post
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos. It must be incredible to live and experience life where you are. Cool!
ReplyDeleteCrusader windows...how marvellous!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome view! The blue against the sepia tone is beautiful! Have a great day!!
Sherrie
http://sherrie-plummer.blogspot.com/2009/06/barn-windows.html
Lovely, eye-catching composition.
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which shot I like better!!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so awesome. I love coming here, I always leave feeling like the world is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos Robin! You sure have the eye for this!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteNice view and photograph... contrasts in colour and in time...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. Nice place to sit and watch the sea.
ReplyDeleteI love touring Israel with you. What great colors!
ReplyDeleteThe juxtaposition of the aquamarine water and the sepia brickwork is extraordinary, Robin! Gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteNicely done :)
ReplyDeleteMade me smile actually.
Great to find your blog, Shalom :)
WONDERFUL window views ;--)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,