Our house is over one hundred years old. Heck, we've been in it for 53 years already! We have the old fashioned double hung windows. That means there are two separate "window sashes" one above the other and they both move up and down. They stay in place because there are ropes made of clothesline that go from each sash, up over pulleys and the ropes are connected to hidden iron window weights which counterbalance each sash. Of course, in the time we have lived here, every once in a while a rope breaks and so gradually I have replaced most of the ropes with a special chain. Anyhow, the tracks the sashes travel in on the sides of the window frame and the windowsill get dirty because the weather brings dirt and grime in through the screens. So it was time to paint the sides and the windowsill in a number of our windows. This morning it was sunny and I backed away from the work I was doing for some reason, and loved the way the light reflected, and for some reason, seeing the paint brush on the tin can with some paint in it, seemed worthy of a photograph. It's all about the light, I think.
6 comments:
"Still Life In White"
I like Ken's title. Interesting photo as only the window stands out against all black and seeing the outdoors with soft light and greens is refreshing. I replaced some ropes in windows on Seaside and it was not an easy job having to remove side molding, etc.
Joan
Hi Ken,
The composition and contrast are fabulous!
Can't get get enough of this photograph
Forgot to sign in......Rich Loretoni
I like the rich greens in the background framed by the bright white window. Betsey
Hi Rich: Man oh man, I have just received the ultimate compliment! Thank you, thank you! The funny thing is, I kind of have no idea why I love this photograph so much, so it is so nice to have you confirm that it is a worthwhile image! Thanks!
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