So many of our friends, when they come to visit, have come into our kitchen (living, dining room) and said that the pictures I have put on the blog do not do it justice.
I think they are probably right, it is a particularly difficult room to photograph and I have tried it with every combination of lights on and off, and from just about every concievable angle, I thought.
This morning I came in from the terrace (where I had been enjoying a sneaky coffee while the house slept) and saw the room in pale morning light with only the light from the fan on the counter so I grabbed the camera for another go.
Interestingly it does give a better impression of Clive’s kitchen than most of my other shots.
So I swung around and took the other side as well.
Not definitive but I think I’m getting there.
(The eagle-eyed among you will notice that we have now succumbed and bought a TV. The only thing I can offer in its favour is that because it is black and thin as tissue paper it slips into the background when off and is (I swear) almost never on.)
Comments
Petra
on May 20, 2010True, these are the best and most accurate photos to date. Yet I maintain the unique feel, character, atmosphere, whatever you want to call it, of your house defies any two-dimensional approach. Every one of your senses (including your sense of wonder) is required to do it justice. Meaning: don’t just look. Book!
jedrzej
on May 25, 2010I’m envious – one day I will have a kitchen like that!
As for TV, I’m quite proud to admit that we finally removed ours to utility (it’s a rented flat and we simply cannot throw it away) – living room is a much nicer place now!
I have to defend you, though, judging by the photo: the sofa and armchairs are actually aranged for people to sit and talk.
Once again: beautiful room and kitchen, Martin.
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