Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Prowling around...


I'm betting that most of you daily photo bloggers know about prowling around in search of photos.  I spotted this old window on the back of a building in downtown Phoenix when I turned down a little used alley.  I like the way the shutters have been braced open and I love the brick wall.

One or two doors down, I saw this patch of brick showing through the crumbling stucco.  Some people pay a lot of money to get this southwestern look on their buildings and fences.  This one came by it naturally.
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19 comments:

  1. KathyFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I think it's fun to walk through alleys looking at back doors and windows - as long as it's safe, of course!

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  2. hamiltonFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Alleys are often a font of great photographic opportunities. I enjoy finding something that is out of the ordinary, too.
    Those shutters look one of a kind.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Nothing beats natural! Love the window shot, Sharon.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    These may be the best old architectural details in Phoenix.

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  5. glendaFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Love this, Sharon. Always wonder whats behind the window. I had Jury Duty last week so your post yesterday was quite familiar.

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  6. MagpieFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I love the look of the brick peeking through the stucco.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I agree with JM Sharon, you can pay a fortune for something that will never look as good as the real aged thing! Very nice find.

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  8. JudyFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Alleys are great! I wouldn't have expected to see a window like this in downtown Phoenix, even in an alley. Neat find!

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  9. KateFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Now these shutters, bricks and window really have character!

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  10. CatalystFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Great catches, both of them!

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  11. RedPatFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Great catch! I love a good laneway/alley!

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  12. LowellFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Hope you're careful in those alleys! But this is cool find and I like the reflection also.

    The crumbling stucco effect and your comment made me think of shopping recently and a rather upscale shop is selling Levis with torn, ragged edges and holes in them! Not cheap, either. Silly!

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  13. Regina KFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I am always on the prowl and now that I have a new camera, I am on the prowl more so.... I love this old window.

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  14. Bruce ClarkFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Wonderful details in your shots. Love the warm colors.

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  15. JackFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Well, Sharon, your search paid off! Two nice, natural images for the day.

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  16. RandyFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Nice reflection. I used to cruise the allys around all the art studios downtown in search of shots.

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  17. ThérèseFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    A great find with an autumn feel to go back in time...

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  18. KarlFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Nice find Sharon, especially the window photo.

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  19. CarrieMay 1, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Hi! I love your pictures--you have a really good eye. I was wondering if I could have permission to use your stucco/brick wall for a Bible study promotional on the book of Nehemiah. Please contact me at: vwvanatics at sbcglobal dot net. Thanks so much!
    Carrie C.

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