What do you see?

[scheherazade_79]

I'm fussy about where I write, and I always find I'm more productive when I have a nice view. Today has been exceptional - I've penned myself away in a loft conversion with velux windows and a beautiful view, and as a result I've achieved around nine pages of MS Word after a real writing drought.

When I look out of the window I see acres of blue sky, a couple of planes swooping down towards Cardiff airport, and a beautiful forest, which, at the moment, is completely in the sunset glow.

So here's my question: What do you see when you look out of your window, and does it make a difference to your writing?

 

[Liar]

So here's my question: What do you see when you look out of your window, and does it make a difference to your writing?

A bird's view over a valley with woods, a train station and a prison. I get spectacular sunsets.

And no. If anything, the view is a distraction. So my desk is facing the other way.

 

[carsonshepherd]

I see the side of the neighbor's house and some bushes, trees and leaves. Occasionally there are some cats lurking around out there.

It's nice and peaceful. I like it.

 

[TheEarl]

I see my curtains. I love windows, but I'm on the ground floor here and I hate the thought of anyone looking into my room. So the curtains are more often than not closed.

The Earl

 

[elsol]

I don't look out my window...

I watch TV -- MTV Hits
I also look over at the couch where either my girl and the dog are taking a nap or just the dog.

Sincerely,
ElSol

 

[Dar~]

I see my entry way but over my shoulder is a window looking out into the back yard. I can see our swing set and over the fence is the neighbors house. Its actually quite pretty and relaxing.

 

[matriarch]

My desk is in the corner of the room, and the wall is directly behind the screen.

No distractions.

Mind you, I haven't written anything for months, life's been too manic for that, so I guess the view just doesn't have any effect.

I'll tell you when I finally start writing again.

 

[impressive]

I don't find my view either stimulating or distracting ... so it really doesn't matter. Noise is a MUCH bigger factor.

 

[rgraham666]

I can see the wall of the three story apartment building next door. It's about 3 metres (10 feet) away.

Doesn't matter. Like Imp, noise if more of a distraction than view.

 

[Guest]

 

[oggbashan]

Depends which way I look.

If I look towards the screen I see a wall with maritime pictures on it - two limited edition prints and an original oil painting.

If I look out of the door I see the sea and the beach if the tide is out.

If I look out of the window I have another view of the sea.

If I stand up, walk to the door and look I can see a large expanse of sea. A few steps more to the balcony and I have 180 degree view of sea. The weather and visibility determine how much I can see. On a good night like tonight I can see ships forty miles away, the navigation lights and if I look in one direction some shoreland many miles away. If I look up I see stars, the full moon and a few aircraft lights.

Og

 

[fifty5]

My 'view' is of the beam at the edge of the dormer - I can't actually see the windows at all.

However, my mind's eye can see all sorts of things: the trees in the New Forest; the valley above Kettlewell, J-L and Ogg in Wetherspoons; the dogs playing on Ilkley moor (neither of them wearing hats); my dining room with a young lady's top and bra pulled up over her tits by a friend...