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Wow ... I think it's the lightplay on the far wall of the window that really makes this one for me ... that and and the delicious toning and silhouette.

Super! One of your best, Ginnie.

Did you set the bird free when you shouted Carpe Diem?

Your photos are always so lovely, Ginnie. I really like this one.

I love the old thick walls Ginnie... you have lots of room in the window sills for birds...books & baskets... that should cover the B' s... i'll work on the rest of the alphabet later on....peter

The thickness of those walls is impressive. I also love the toning of your photograph Ginnie

Cool photo.

A fabulous scene from one of the houses. Love the light and the title. Great silhouette of the birdcage. A likey to me.

I do like the lighting in this very much; just little hints of colour. The wall is fabulous, though!

I have that saying similar to having your cake and eating it.Great photo Ginnie

oh how i wish i had a window like that, a house like that, where i could feel closer to God, sniff sniff, it's just beautiful, Ginnie!

As a birder, I am not sure about your first sentence (!), but I support the following phrase with all my heart, Ginnie

Ginnie, to be honest, this is one of your VERY BEST EVER!!! I love it, good lighting girl....

Wow, very nice... I love this picture!

They have said it all before me Ginnie, it's great, I watched you take this one and am sure you are delighted with the result.

Such a sweet nostalgic image. Love how you've processed this so that it melts into the background. Gorgeous image!

Very nice image Ginnie; knowing you I'm sure the bird is not real

This is wonderful, Ginnie. Lots of textures and shapes to discover.

Love it Ginnie, very atmospheric lighting, emphasising a bygone era

To paint a bird's portrait (Jacque Prevert)

First of all, paint a cage
with an opened little door
then paint something attractive
something simple
something beautiful
something of benefit for the bird
Put the picture on a tree
in a garden
in a wood
or in a forest
hide yourself behind the tree
silent
immovable...

Sometimes the bird arrives quickly
but sometimes it takes years
Don't be discouraged
wait
wait for years if necessary
the rapidity or the slowness of the arrival
doesn't have any relationship
with the result of the picture



When the bird comes
if it comes
keep the deepest silence
wait until the bird enters the cage
and when entered in
Close the door softly with the brush
then remove one by the one all the bars
care not to touch any feather of the bird

Then draw the portrait of the tree
choosing the most beautiful branch
for the bird
paint also the green foliage and the coolness
of the beasts of the grass in the summer's heat
and then, wait that the bird starts singing

If the bird doesn't sing
it's a bad sign
it means that the picture is wrong
but if it sings it's a good sign
it means that you can sign

so you tear with sweetness
a feather from the bird
and write your name in a corner of the painting.

So beautiful, G!
Both the words and picture.
Sounds like a dialogue between Sylvester and Tweety Bird.

Super shot Ginnie, I took this window looking in,I really like it this way though,wonderful.

A marvelous capture Ginnie with beautiful use of light and a great title. Love the bird cage.

What a beautiful window setting Ginnie! It is so quaint and charming, and the light is wonderful!

What excellent composition. Never would have thought that capturing into the light can produce such a stunning photo.I love it !!! Well done.

This is truly a super shot, Ginnie. You've captured the atmosphere of the place brilliantly.

Very atmospheric Ginnie, nicely captured!

this is so pretty, ginnie. definitely a fav for me. just as i imagine the perfect european setting.

Chantal isn't far wrong with her comment Ginnie, this has a fantastic atmosphere, real old England.

A superb atmosphere with the light dimmed, splendid composition. Ginnie nice day.

This image is a pure delight Ginnie! I love it.

Love this Ginnie - all that's missing is the bird! The light coming in through the window is beautiful.

Love how the wall makes that great black border

I'm not sure why Ginnie but I want to know if the curtains were white... lol. Nice window sill shot.

How lovely I totally missed that when we were there!

that is a wonderful shot ... love the light and setting ...

This is.... perfection. I want to touch those cool walls and experience that... peace. Pure poetry, this is. Wow.

Very nicely taken and presented, Ginnie.

this is such an epic shot, love it!

Fantastic composition! Beautifully done - and look how thick those walls are!

That is gorgeous.

j'apprécie cette teinte que tu me fais partager depuis que je te suis dans tes clichés et cette ambiance intérieure

This is very cosy and nostalgic. Anyone still living there?

A lovely, idyllic scene you captured from quiet olden days!

We did 'carpe diem' - it was a lovely, interesting meeting with the wonderful three stooges and two of my dear German friends (I'll mail in the afternoon), and your names were often mentioned in a glorious way!

Superframe. excellent ambience

This is a truly romantic picture. So lovely!

Very lovely shot. I love the lighting in this shot

i love this chiaroscuro and this old details