The Vine Covered Window

This image is deceiving.  Actually it was taken from the inside of a Southern Accents Architectural Antiques looking out. These vines were hanging outside over the glass.  I was fascinated by the shadows etc. that give the appearance of a vine covered wall.

View From the Lyric

When Tom and I were prowling around upstairs at the Lyric Theatre several months ago, we found this room and I rather liked the view of the tiled roof across the street paired with the old glass paned door.

Window in Bloom!

This vibrant poppy window at Wildflower Designs at Birmingham's Pepper Place is a real showstopper.  Owner/designer Sybil Sylvester is noted for her unique and creative approach to floral design.  I photographed it (about a 100 different ways to avoid the reflection)  a few months ago for a photography class. My theme was "Euro Birmingham",  and  I thought this window looked like one you might see in Paris.  Sybil confirmed it.  She bought it at the Paris Market.  

The Garden Beyond

The Cathedral Church of the Advent in downtown Birmingham, is certainly one of our most beautiful churches.  Looking through this stairwell window you get a glimpse of the lush courtyard beyond.