Saturday, April 12, 2014

Maybe it Takes a Fountain to Be a Mansion


If a fancy fountain is needed, this house has one, but I can't see the house
well enough to know if it is a mansion.


This house has a smaller fountain, and it isn't working.
But, the house is plenty big.  Maybe it is a mansion?


What about this one?  I don't think mansions have awnings.

I think I need to keep looking.
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22 comments:

  1. VPApril 12, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    The fountain surely helps!

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  2. AndyApril 12, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    The fountain scene is awesome.

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  3. RevrunnerApril 12, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Yep, all clearly inadequate in every respect. ;-)

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  4. KarlApril 12, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Yes, a fountain certainly helps!

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  5. cieldequimperApril 12, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    You do ask yourself terrible questions Jack...

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  6. Nathalie H.D.April 12, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    None of these have half the charm of the blue house you showed a couple of posts back. As for the definity of a mansion (large and stately house) I would say that all of these fit the bill. The fountain and size of the garden are essential features I think.

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  7. EdApril 12, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    I've been enjoying your photos of the mansions. They each have a unique architecture, far different from the mansions seen say in Newport, RI. I was going to say that any house I can't afford to live in is a mansion, but then again, any house that I have lived in, I consider to be my mansion. Nice series of photos.

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  8. Luis GomezApril 12, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Pretty amazing look!

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  9. KateApril 12, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    I like Ed's definition of his own house. As far as my own definition; I need to follow Mr. Webster's . . . I still want to see the owners to decide if their house is a mansion.

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  10. EG CameraGirlApril 12, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Beautiful homes but I doubt I would feel comfortable living in them. Cozy is more my style. ;))

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  11. CaTApril 12, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    maybe just go the front door, ring the bell and ask whether the owners think they live in a mansion?
    and dont forget to take a picture! :D

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  12. SharonApril 12, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Wow, you've found some beauties but, please keep looking.

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  13. Tanya BreeseApril 12, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    oh i love that last one though, mansion or not!

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  14. Sylvia KApril 12, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    These are beautiful and I love your captures, but somehow they look more like hotels than houses to me, but then I'm just a simple old broad, what can I say???

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  15. William KendallApril 12, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    The Spanish influences of the last two really appeal to me!

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  16. RedPatApril 12, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Mansion - could be an interesting theme day, Jack! I think these are heading in that direction.

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  17. SRQApril 12, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Hmmm….perhaps the property owners of the second abode did not have enough of a budget for their fountain. : ) It seems a bit small…and, if you're not going to let it flow then why bother? I think I may need to explore 'McMansions' in my neck of the woods. Nice finds, by the way.

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  18. LowellApril 12, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Fountains, shcmountains, awnings, schmanings. A mansion only needs to be beeg! Si, senor?

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  19. MersadApril 12, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Wonderful captures. The buildings look magnificent.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  20. KayApril 12, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    I have a sneaking hunch you're leading up to a real whopper.

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  21. RandyApril 12, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    I think your on the right track.

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  22. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 13, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    Surely one can not claim to dwell in a mansion if ones fountain is inoperable. Very bad show, old boy.

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