How do we choose a house?

By nomansland written 4/3/06 3:25 AM, published 4/3/06 3:25 AM
Do houses have a soul? When we choose to buy a house or just to take a picture of it, we are certainly looking for something special. What can that be?
Popup LinkThe size?
Popup LinkThe architectural style?
Would we like a  Popup Linkterraced house or one located in the Popup Linkcountryside?
Some would prefer to be Popup Linknear the mountains or at least to have some Popup Linkwilderness aroud, while others prefer the  Popup Linktranquility of a lake or of Popup Linka forest.
Some prefer to keep Popup Linktheir neighbours close, while some others hide Popup Linkbehind flowers.
Would Popup Linkthe colour matter or its  Popup Linkcharm and simplicity?

What would you prefer?



 
  • Anonymous Hero
    I'm in the market as well...and that is a good question....I guess the old saying...location,location,location! Great post with all the different style houses!

  • cmcnaught
    Thanks for the story. I love the posts where photos are so well integrated into the story. For me, I would prefer the "tranquility of a lake."

  • TravLin Vicariously
    Been on a big trip lately? These houses are wonderful. I think I'll take one of each:)

    - frustration


  • bugaboo
    For me either the first one or countryside.

  • Lidljo
    Wonderful story full of beautiful examples of different architecture. Good shots.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • Snowflake
    Swedish cottage would be the choice for me. These are all beautiful.

    - snowflake


  • cancer56
    Very good story and a beautiful variety of homes and styles. The use of colors, DOF, and shadows were nicely done! :0)

  • Bobby
    Nice shots.. Too bad the US market is so wild and crazy price wise for all you "in the market" folks!!

  • MudMistress
    Gorgeous variety of homes! Nice shooting, great display of international styles. Do houses have a soul? I think they kind of do... retaining some of the spirit of the lives lived within.

    - Always Watching You...


  • RobinG
    Great post, loved how you presented it. I am a country girl :o)

  • musicalphotogeek
    I love the trip through Europe! It was delightful to see the variety of styles from the different countries. Great post!

    - The sun whose rays...


  • debora
    "tranquility of a lake" looks pretty amazing. this is a thoughtful post. In addition to these wonderful photos...and after looking at your archived photos- it seems as if you visit paradise often.

  • jessa
    Terraced and the last were my favorites.

  • LchArm
    Wonderful story,great images. Loved the trip.

  • nomansland
    Thank you for your comments. Well, I am pretty lucky to live in Europe. It's so easy to travel nowadays, you just take a flight and in 2-3 hours you're already in a different country, with different culture, etc.

    - I


  • austinspace
    excellent post! Great variety of buildings. I loved the light on the Czech houses.

    - here and there