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Window - Čičmany, Slovakia
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 2 August 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
Čičmany (pronounced chichmany) is a traditional Slovak village of log homes painted with folk art designs.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
How quaint and beautiful. Love the wooden window frame agains the grey building. It looks to be double paned. So funny my husband and I were looking at windows and doors tonight at Home Depot and I was telling him that I loved doors and windows. There are so many different kinds. This one is beautiful.
2 Aug 2008 5:38am
@Marion: I'm really fond of doors and windows too, especially the old type. Thanks so much, Marion.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
What an interesting and unusual image Michael - nice.
2 Aug 2008 5:42am
@Stephen Phillips: Many thanks, Stephen. I appreciate that.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
An absolutely beautiful composition. I would love to visit this village.
2 Aug 2008 6:03am
@Steve Rice: It is much visited even by Eutopeans. thank you, Steve.
Brian from Seattle, United States
Nice framing, i like the white painted patterns.
2 Aug 2008 6:13am
@Brian: Thanks so much for commenting, Brian.
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the folk art-ness of it. Very nicely done, Michael.
2 Aug 2008 6:25am
@amy: Thank you so much, Amy.
@Ana Lúcia: Many thanks, Ana Lúcia.
@Cia: Thank you, Cia.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
J'adore les maisons décorées, c'est toujours très intéressant (il y an a beaucoup en Afrique et en Inde aussi). Celle-ci est très typique de l'Europe de l'est et ta composition la met bien en valeur. Une belle image.
2 Aug 2008 7:30am
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Such an interesting image Michael, I love that they have art on their homes, makes me want to get the brushes out to the front of the cottage! Do most of the homes there have double windows like that? I haven't seen anything like that before. Lovely colour!
2 Aug 2008 10:22am
@Kylie Greenan: Yes, most have double windows, This is very typical. Thanks, Kylie.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
I love it, Michael! The patterns on the wall are eye-popping and the trim around the window is awesome. Oh how I love me some windows!
2 Aug 2008 11:04am
@Tracey: I enjoyed your comment. Thanks so much, Tracey.
Tony from London, United Kingdom
Nice composition.....the brown frame and grey wood sorround with the patterns.....It looks very nice
2 Aug 2008 11:16am
@Tony: Thank you very much, Tony.
boaz from Perry County, United States
My favorite part is the lace curtains, I am always drawn to the gentleness of them. Definitely seen more in Europe.
2 Aug 2008 12:04pm
@boaz: I agree. thank you for commenting, boaz.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
What a charming window! Excellent composition, Michael. Would love to see the whole house!
2 Aug 2008 12:09pm
@Betty: I'll see if I have a decent photo of a whole house. thanks, Betty.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
What old world charm this holds - a wonderful capture!
Čičmany is the type of village I would love to visit; thanks for sharing this, Michael.
2 Aug 2008 12:10pm
@Judy: A pleasure. Thank you for the great comment, Judy.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
A lovely window. It's a very different style from the rest of the structure.
2 Aug 2008 1:43pm
@sherri: I would say it is much more modern than the actual house. Thank you, Sherri.
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
I love the designs. I am a big Window fan. Reading blogs is a free education.
2 Aug 2008 3:22pm
@Michael Rawluk: Glad you liked it. thank you, Michael.
@Ina: Thank you very much, Ina.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
great detail of a wonderful house. I like these old houses. Sow more, please.
Thanks.
2 Aug 2008 5:33pm
@Paco Díaz: I will be showing more a little later. many thanks, Paco.
@António Pires: Thank you, António.
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Beautiful find... must be a very lovely house!
3 Aug 2008 2:12am
@hugo poon: The whole village is quite nice, painted like this. thank you, Hugo.
Lorraine from Canada
Totally charming, how wonderful it must be to see so much :)
3 Aug 2008 12:41pm
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. Your comment is charming as well.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
wow -- love the cultural aspect of this window - border paintings. beautiful -- is there any historical meaning you can give us? simply wonderful to the eye!
3 Aug 2008 8:43pm
@dj.tigersprout: I don't know any historical meaning at the moment but I'll check into it. Thanks so much, Jaycee.
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