Monday, May 14, 2007

the view



Magpie and S. both posted photos of what they see when they look out their windows. Here's mine.

I'm on the tenth floor, the glass is dirty, and the picture quality isn't very good, but I think it's just about the most beautiful view in the world.

20 comments:

Katie said...

wow that's gorgeous. I'd kill for a view like that!
My view at the momment isn't to bad, currently looking ot over Sheffield city centre, there's even a patch of blue sky to light up the cranes!

Anonymous said...

Window? What window? I could take a pic of the brick wall in front of my computer...

Julia said...

It's pretty awesome.
I, on the other hand, have no windows in my office... Well, maybe one day, when I grow up...

Nicole said...

WOW!!! I don't have a view yet, but promise to post one when I do.

DD said...

I'm imaging how amazing it must look when a storm is coming in.

S. said...

If I'd taken a picture from my office window (instead of from my home study/guest room), you'd be seeing an airshaft-slice of various brick walls, bits of fence and alley, and a few square inches of sky.

But if I had a view at work like yours, I'd never go home.

I'm glad you decided to play!

Sara said...

That is beautiful! Is that from home or at work?

niobe said...

Sara It's the view from my office window. Unfortunately, I only wish I had a house on the water.

dd You are so right about storms coming in.

Furrow said...

Holy schmoly! That's nice. I'd never get any work done.

I currently have a lovely view of a construction site (update to the sewer system) and a parking lot.

S said...

well. you lucky duck!

(jealous)

Magpie said...

That's stunning. I'd never get any work done, staring at the boats moving to and fro. Everytime I have to (get to?) go to a meeting in a big highrise office building with great views, I gravitate to the windows, especially happy when there's water in the distance.

Aurelia said...

Of course, nosy me, now I'm trying to figure out what city you are in! And yes, very nice view!

Still Born said...

I have: The Chicago River, the The Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and a clear shot up the Mag Mile to the Lake. Not to brag or anything.

niobe said...

Sorry, Aurelia, I purposely tried to take the shot from an angle that doesn't reveal landmarks.

The view is very soothing when I'm having a less-than-pleasant discussion with someone on the phone.

Ooooh Still Born could we possibly see a picture?

Still Born said...

I tried to post the picture but blogger said no. Here's the link though:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/ChicagoCiccone/IMG_8822.jpg

Still Born said...

If you're at all familiar with Chicago, the frame of reference is the Holabird and Root Building at Michigan and Wacker.

Doughnut said...

Love the water view Niobe! Very relaxing...and still born: nive view too of downtown Chicago. I'd still take the water view though :)

niobe said...

Still Born: Love it. Though the angle is a bit vertiginous, as though the camera and photographer might tumble out the window any second.

Still Born said...

Funny you should mention that as that's exactly what happened right after I took the picture.

Anonymous said...

Ooooh! NICE!