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For over three decades we have been coming to a specific Italian restaurant for special events like birthdays, anniversaries and quite often just for the fun of it. This establishment is located in the historical old downtown area near where I live. With so many meals that we have eaten there it is amazing that they never disappoint. This side window is viewable in the alleyway from the parking lot to the entrance up front. On the other side of the window is the kitchen, this is where all the magic happens. The light falling on the window area was from a tall street light and a small spotlight from the other side of the walkway. I noticed that someone had just recently trimmed the foliage. I liked the symmetry of the panes of glass, how they seemed to punch through the foliage and float within the green background. The abstract semi-transparent reflections in the glass of the window for me adds a bit of mystery to the image, much like a magician’s cape hides the magic trick from the audience. I tried a few angles but this centered straight on version spoke to me.