Reflection of a Different Time

This is a table setting in historic Batsto Village. Peering through a

window I caught a glimpse of another time. Your thoughts and

comments are always welcome, thanks for looking.

A superb representation of today and ghostly reflections of yesteryear... Mike

Holger,

a very nice presentation.  You have some great reflections. 

Bill and Mike, thanks for the constant support and helpful and insightful comments. See you soon.

Holger

Clever and interestig idea&result.

Really intriguing photo love it.  AJ 

Hi Holger,

  Wonderful creative image with great processing.  Take care, Patsy

Maurizio, AJ and Patsy, It's always great to hear from you, my friends. Thanks for the kind words and taking time to look.

Holger

It' interesting that the sunlight has created a kind of sepia tone that relates to that nostalgic look. 

Very well done! 

Alf 

Hi Alf, Thanks for the visit, it's always nice to hear from you. I took a couple of shots moving my body in front of the glass and seeing the different effects, I chose this one because it gave the best view of the things in the room. Thanks for noticing. See you soon.

Holger

most photos "freeze" time - here, you create with the blend of reflection, inside and outstide a sense of moving through time.

Wolfgang thanks so much for a very good, and astute comment. See you soon.

Holger

what a solitude of the person in the left ;the candles are not lit -when she will come ?

Holger , that's nostalgia...

Thank you Raluca for your very nice comment.

Holger

what a great title it gives true meaning to the photo  i bet there have been many a conversation around that table and many people who have come and gone

really a good idea and composition.l like it a lot..

Stephanie and Mehmet Thank you for the very kind words and your visit. See you soon.

Holger

This image reminds me of an old restaurant In Port Perry, Ontario. It is in an old house, I knew the previous owner. She lived upstairs while she managed the restaurant and  has told me many stories of movement and sounds in the night. Being locked in her office upstairs when no one but her was there.  Coming downstairs in the morning and all the chairs and table were overturned. Taps and lights coming on in the middle of the night. And so many more stories.  The restaurant is mentioned in a book called 'Haunted Ontario'. The restaurant is now Jester's Court but when my friend ran it, it was The Murray House.  I don't believe in ghosts but had my own experience that made the hair on my head and neck stand on end, but I did not feel in danger. She always played very old music that was from WW ll era. There were antique dishes and furniture on display. There was a table in front of an old window similar to this in what was the original dining room of the house, with a table right in front of it. It reminds me so much of that room. What appears to be a double exposure Holger works so well in this image.  But just because it reminds me of that restaurant, it also reminds me of a nostalgic composition. I think of an older man or woman sitting and daydreaming of another time and place, perhaps a 'golden' moment shared years ago. Beautiful work Holger!

Dear Gail, Thank you for relating that story to me and I'm delighted my image stirred such memories for you. This building, the Batsto mansion is quite old, it dates back to 1876 and J. Wharton was the owner at that time. Thanks again.

Holger

Excellent light and reflection.

A belated thank you Chris. See you soon.

Holger