a floating book…
Posted in amsterdam, pia's photos, the houseboat August 21st, 2009 by pia

PJB_floatingbook

…just passed by my window. I wonder what it’s about. And did someone lose it, or throw it in? It’s like a little boat. Carrying people in the contents of it’s pages.


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23 Comments

  1. TERI REES WANG says

    A wild find, and one that speaks on s many levels.
    You own the photo. It’s yours to use as you see best.
    This is an important image.

    August 21st, 2009 | #

  2. Andi says

    Haha, I LOVE this photo! It’s not something you would think would be floating on the water. I am picturing the scene in Sex and the City where Charlotte throws the self-help book out of her window and it lands at the feet of a woman who needs it. 🙂

    August 21st, 2009 | #

  3. Paris Parfait says

    Fascinating sight; I like the idea of characters being carried within its pages, a la le bateau!

    August 21st, 2009 | #

  4. HereBeDragons says

    Great image. A bit sad, a bit whimsical.

    August 21st, 2009 | #

  5. HereBeDragons says

    Great image. A bit sad, a bit whimsical.

    August 21st, 2009 | #

  6. emily says

    Wow how strange. What book was it? Nothing like a magical reminder that you live in a houseboat.

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  7. Rachel says

    I really hope it’s a water-themed book. If it was Life of Pi, that’d be perfect.

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  8. sk says

    wow i think i would ask myself the same question if a book were to float right by me… but then again i’m not sure if i’m ever around a relatively still body of water enough to witness this!

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  9. if jane says

    oh yeah….

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  10. Alessia says

    beautiful photo. I love it when something happens like this–you begin to imagine where the book came from, who owned it, and how it got into the water in the first place…

    Charming post, as always. Have a beautiful weekend

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  11. Jennyjen says

    What a magical, thought provoking photo & comment. Truly lovely.

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  12. Eliane says

    a romantic glimpse – like finding a message in the bottle. cheers from rainy Ireland Eliane

    August 22nd, 2009 | #

  13. kylie j says

    ah, the mystery
    love it !
    x

    August 23rd, 2009 | #

  14. Bali Beach Bunny says

    i think its a blank book
    it hasn’t been written yet
    and its off on an adventure to find some words
    and some characters to live with
    i wonder what it will find…

    August 23rd, 2009 | #

  15. kosenrufu mama says

    this is a amazing captured image!!!!!!!!

    August 23rd, 2009 | #

  16. anne says

    Hi Pia here in Paris, yes I saw your display, it looks wonderful 🙂

    August 23rd, 2009 | #

  17. Vintage Fairy Tales Rebecka says

    The words are floating outside your window.
    Is it a sign or a message?

    August 23rd, 2009 | #

  18. Amanda Nicole says

    So very dreamy! I love the trail of white it leaves 🙂

    August 24th, 2009 | #

  19. Michelle says

    I love the quietness of the image. Two worlds coexisting. Lovely site!

    milosf.blogspot.com

    August 24th, 2009 | #

  20. laura says

    i echo the sentiments here. LOVE the image, LOVE all it suggests!

    August 25th, 2009 | #

  21. peachey says

    i adore this photo and the words that accompany it. such a fleeting moment; i am thankful you caught it.

    August 25th, 2009 | #

  22. jennifer lorton says

    It’s a captivating image. It completely grabs your attention, and makes you think. It’s a bit of visual poetry. Lovely!

    August 27th, 2009 | #

  23. Catherine says

    Oh my! Curosity would have gotten the best of me~ I would have to fish it out~ and I LOVE books!! An image to make you ponder!
    I would have snapped a pic of it too! 🙂
    Cat

    August 28th, 2009 | #


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