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Haunted in its Stillness

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 15 January 2025 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

The parlor room of the Grand Hotel felt almost haunted in its stillness, the absence of its usual lively chatter rendering it both serene and unsettling. Wingback chairs and plush sofas sat expectantly, their fabric untouched, their inviting cushions seemingly longing for the weight of conversation and laughter. Yet, as the hours passed, this calm was overtaken by a resurgence of life, the ebb replaced by a flood. Guests spilled onto the expansive deck, the wooden planks creaking under the joyous weight of their gathering. The quiet was but an interlude, a brief moment for the Grand Hotel to hold its breath before exhaling into its vibrant pulse once more.

Weekly prompt: Emptiness

From the archives . . . Photo captured October 4, 2016.

NIKON D7000 1/60 second F/3.5 ISO 400 18 mm

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Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

There must be a time for silence in life.

15 Jan 2025 5:30am

Ginnie Hart from Netherlands

What a lovely ambiance, Steven! It definitely wouldn't have been the same with people mingling around.

15 Jan 2025 5:50am

Claudine/canelle from Lorient, France

Il suffit de profiter de ce moment de silence ...

15 Jan 2025 6:23am

Bill Phillips from Droitwich, United Kingdom

I can imagine sitting here in splendid isolation enjoying the silence

15 Jan 2025 6:34am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

I really like your interpretation of the prompt with this interlude and sense of stillness. Interesting style to the Hotel - possibly Art Deco?

15 Jan 2025 6:50am

jpla from Anjou, France

j'aime bien quand les endroits vivent

15 Jan 2025 7:00am

PascalXLD from Lorient, France

Un superbe lieu
Bonne journée

15 Jan 2025 7:15am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

The armchairs are empty but beautifully coloured, and the parlor room is welcoming and very cosy.
https://mesregards.fr

15 Jan 2025 8:47am

Giulio from Turin, Italy

From the quiet emptiness to the buzz of people filling these rooms, this cool description of the fancy hotel gives us a great contrast between calm and excitement.

15 Jan 2025 8:58am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Bel intérieur !!!!

15 Jan 2025 9:14am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Very nice rendering of the tranquil atmosphere in this beautiful living room!

15 Jan 2025 9:17am

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

Yes, the places where there should always be a lot of people are extra empty when they are empty.
Fine overview

15 Jan 2025 9:46am

Willy from Brussels, Belgium

quel bel intérieur Steven

greetings

15 Jan 2025 10:49am

Sam from Chennai, India

Beautiful view and nicely presented. Perfect for the prompt. :)

15 Jan 2025 11:51am

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Une ambiance chaleureuse.
Un endroit bien agréable. Belle journée Steven

15 Jan 2025 1:07pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

What an elegant place! How still it seems in its emptiness of the moment.

15 Jan 2025 1:38pm

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

An environment that invites you to relax
Beautiful photo!

15 Jan 2025 1:42pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

Even though there is no one there, there is a certain atmosphere.

15 Jan 2025 3:58pm

Roger Dekert from Vauréal, France

This is a very beautiful interpretation.
We feel that this lounge must be very lively and pleasant.
Having a drink while chatting, one of the little pleasures of life.

15 Jan 2025 4:55pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

This beautiful piece of the Grand Hotel interior is beautifully photographed, nicely exposed too, so perfect for the prompt.

15 Jan 2025 6:03pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, but where is Jack Torrance ? :-))
Superb capture of this slightly old-fashioned decoration!

15 Jan 2025 6:35pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

Beautiful composition and colorsgreat moment of emptiness captured !

15 Jan 2025 10:03pm

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

A great prompt shot. You captured the scene at a peaceful moment. There is a sense of structured organization and tidiness in this photo.

15 Jan 2025 10:28pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Lovely interior shot. Beautiful colors.

16 Jan 2025 1:20am

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

the pink chairs are in formation, ready to salute the arriving patrons

16 Jan 2025 3:48am

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

I love the color scheme and decor. A beautiful place but so strange being so empty. You would expect it to be filled with people. A wonderful scene. Perfect for the prompt.

16 Jan 2025 4:08am

Remus from Portugal

A beautifully composed photograph of a luxurious interior.
The vibrant colors and intricate patterns create a visually stunning image.

16 Jan 2025 7:52pm

jeanmadis from Chonburi, Thailand

Indeed... a decor that exudes a lot of comfort and serenity.

17 Jan 2025 1:24am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

Enjoy the silence!

17 Jan 2025 7:33am

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Un salon somptueux !

17 Jan 2025 4:29pm