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From the Inside Looking Out

Catherine Sweeney
March 22, 2012

From a few places I’ve stayed — from the inside looking out.

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40 thoughts on “From the Inside Looking Out”

  1. Bob R

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

    1. Cathy Post author

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

  2. Sabrina

    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.

    1. Cathy Post author

      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!

  4. Nancie

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

  5. Leigh

    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.

    1. Cathy Post author

      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.

  6. VeraMarie Badertscer

    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!

    1. Cathy Post author

      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.

    1. Cathy Post author

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

    1. Cathy Post author

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

  10. Mary @ The World Is A Book

    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.

    1. Cathy Post author

      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.

  11. Sophie

    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!

    1. Cathy Post author

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

  12. Andrew Graeme Gould

    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!

    1. Cathy Post author

      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.

    1. Cathy Post author

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

  15. Ruth of Tanama Tales

    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.

    1. Cathy Post author

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

    1. Cathy Post author

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

  17. Christy @ Technosyncratic

    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!