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October 8, 2013 by Cynthia

the oak tree

Windows On The World is a series on The Paris Review website where writers share the world they see through their windows. Once I read the latest entry by Taiye Selasi about her view from her room in Italy, I could not help but get up and peer through the windows of the place where I live. I live in one of the densest cities in the U.S., and yet I am surrounded by just the right amount of tall trees, clambering vines, pigeons, sparrows, sea gulls, squirrels, raucous blue jays and occasional hawks to feel immersed in the wild. Of course when I step out my front door I feel a bit differently. I am most lucky because of the oak tree. Here is how it influences my view this morning.

steve's books piled high

Posted in Branches, Nature Notes | Tagged animals, Inspiration, landscape, monotype, nature, oak tree, Paris Review, Photography, Taiye Selasi, trees, windows | 13 Comments

13 Responses

on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply rutakintome

Wow… are you sure you don’t live near a zoo! 🙂 Love this black and white series!
- on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  I didn’t even mention the rats, raccoons, and feral cats. Just city life. 😉
  
  > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 14:20:29 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply rutakintome

Yikes! We are originally from New York, so we have seen our share of urban zoos in subways, alleys, and the occasional Taco Bell!
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Katy Gilmore

I love this! Thank you Cynthia!
- on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  Never know what a morning will bring. I’m glad these photos work. 😉
  
  > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 15:14:17 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Lynne Ayers

I love the silhouette of the books -simple yet effective in black and white.
- on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  Thanks. I had almost moved the books! 😉
  
  > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 15:29:46 +0000 > To: cynthiastaples@hotmail.com >
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply valzart

Wonderful images & writing :~} Valz ♥
- on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Cynthia
  
  Thank you 😉
  
  > Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2013 16:06:45 +0000
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on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply vera ersilia

Great photos!
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply niasunset

beautiful so beautiful photographs dear Cynthia, especially books and butterfly, Thank you, love, nia
on October 8, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply Lin

OH, the one with the book tower in shadow…oh my!
on October 10, 2013 at 10:45 | Reply there are the windows through which I see the oak … | Words + Images

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