From the Inside Looking Out

40 thoughts on “From the Inside Looking Out”

1. Bob R March 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm

   Great idea. I collect shots of hotel rooms, much more mundane than your views. 🙂 I particularly like the Paris view.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks! That Paris stay was wonderful. We were staying in a 17th century Latin Quarter Apt.

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2. Sabrina March 22, 2012 at 3:03 pm

   Love that idea! I think I need to take more shots out of my hotel rooms. It really gives a nice impression of the city – besides the glamour shots of the sights.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks. Going to the window to see my view is the first thing I do at a place. Of course, many times, I’m looking at less pleasant sights than those in this post!

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3. Jan Ross March 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm

   LOVE this idea! I’m sending an email to myself to remind to go through all my photos and do a similar post.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Cool — I’ll look forward to seeing it.

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4. Nancie March 22, 2012 at 3:46 pm

   Fantastic shots, Cathy. I love taking shots through windows and doors. Usually, my hotel rooms look out onto the parking lot! 🙂

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks, Nancie. I’ve had my share of those, too. 🙂

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5. Leigh March 22, 2012 at 3:52 pm

   The sunset in Kauai is my fave of the lot.
   I had exactly the same view looking out my B&B in Doolin. Then we followed it up with a stomach churning boat crossing to the Aran Islands.
   I’ll have to remember to do more of these types of shots. Great idea.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      I wish I’d been able to go to the Aran Islands when I was in Ireland. When I go, I’ll remember to take some Dramamine first.

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6. VeraMarie Badertscer March 22, 2012 at 4:07 pm

   so glad that my musings on views prompted you to post yours, Cathy. Congratulations on scoring some rooms with great views. I particularly like the river views, but was also blown away by the Paris apt. across from the church. Wow!

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      The Paris stay was almost like a dream — couldn’t believe I was actually in such a wonderful, old building in Paris looking at that amazing church across the street.

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7. Lisa March 22, 2012 at 4:13 pm

   Great views! I particularly like the one on Rue St. Jacques – I’m missing Paris today.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks! I think about Paris every day….. 🙂

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8. insideJourneys March 22, 2012 at 5:42 pm

   What a beautiful collection of window shots, Cathy! It must have been a fun exercise putting it together.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:01 pm

      It was fun, Marcia. Once I’ve got an idea on a theme, I really like pulling the photos together.

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9. Andi at The Particular Traveler March 22, 2012 at 8:46 pm

   Awesome post, Cathy! I may just have to do a similar one 🙂 My favorite shot is definitely the one of the bridge in the Netherlands, and I also like the one in Chicago.

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   1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks. I’m glad you mentioned those two photos. I like them, too. I like the moodiness of the Chicago one.

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10. Mary @ The World Is A Book March 22, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    Wow Cathy, you have scored some rooms with awesome views! I love this idea! (though we’ve usually gotten a lot of neighboring buildings). What a great way to wake up to in a new city. Love the Niagara Falls and Kauai ones.

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:03 pm

       Thanks, Mary. There’s something about the sunset reflections on buildings that I really like. And the Kauai shot — that was one of the coolest places I’ve ever stayed.

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11. Sophie March 23, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I take photos through hotel rooms, too (and hate it when I can’t open the windows). Usually there’s roof tops of a piazza. Your view in Kauai, though… wow!

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:04 pm

       Thanks for the wow! I hate it when windows don’t open — for photo-taking and fresh air!

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12. Andrew Graeme Gould March 23, 2012 at 8:43 am

    This is a beautiful series, Cathy. If forced to do so, I’d pick the fourth image (Chicago), as my favourite. The verticals contrasted by the lines of traffic, and the light, make this a standout image!

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:06 pm

       Thank you! I liked that about the photo as well. Also, as I mentioned to another commenter, I like the moodiness of it. Since I’m originally from Chicago, it reminded me of going to work on rainy mornings in the city.

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13. Abby March 23, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    That wintery shot in Paris is just dreamy!! They all are…

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm

       Many thank, Abby. I’m dreaming of that Paris view right now.

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14. eileen ludwig March 24, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Jealous you have been to so many great places. Love the shots

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:14 am

       Thanks, Eileen. Not all of the places I’ve stayed have been so cool, but I’m not complaining!

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15. Ruth of Tanama Tales March 24, 2012 at 10:28 am

    Great idea Cathy. The view from hotels give me this I don’t know what feeling. I have a photo I took from my hotel room in Shanghai and everytime I see it I feel like it transports me right there. Recently, I went to Vegas and part of the Strip was seen from the window. It was great to see the sunset from there.

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:15 am

       I understand that “I don’t know what feeling” — I get it all the time while traveling!

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16. Lane March 25, 2012 at 7:36 am

    What a great photo essay. The shot of the Paris church was excellent. Kudos!

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:16 am

       Thanks very much. I couldn’t believe I actually had such a gorgeous old gothic church right across the street!

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17. Christy @ Technosyncratic March 25, 2012 at 10:12 am

    What a great idea! We’ve had some great views over the years, but the best was probably in Ischia, a small island off the coast of Naples. We were on the top of this huge hill, and our loft overlooked the entire bay and famous castle. It was stunning!

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:17 am

       That sounds wonderful, Christy. Hope I get there someday.

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18. Ayngelina March 25, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    The Chicago photo is my favourite, I have never been there but that is exactly how I imagine it.

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:17 am

       So glad you like that photo. It really says “Chicago” to me, too.

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19. Jessica March 25, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    What a great idea! You have certainly enjoyed some fantastic views!

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:18 am

       I am lucky & grateful for some really great trips and accommodations.

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20. D.J. - The World of Deej March 26, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Plenty of great shots in there…Love the one from Chicago. A rainy day is a great excuse to hang around the hotel:)

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    1. Cathy Post authorMarch 28, 2012 at 11:18 am

       Thanks, Deej. The rain really set the mood for that shot.

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