The Office View
Here's a partial view of what I see if I look out the window of my office. The windows from my window belong to the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, where I work.
Shades stay down most of the time, as they are in this picture; though even when they're up, you can't really see into the windows unless someone turns a light on.
It's not exactly a stimulating view, but it's useful in that it lets you alone, which is a good thing when you're trying to work.