Did someone say “doors”? Ahhhhh … j’adore taking photos of doors!
The Daily Post weekly photo challenge this week says, “A door is an everyday thing, yet is often a symbol — of a beginning, a journey forward or inward, a mark of one’s home, or even a step into the unknown.”
Just looking at some of these doors makes my writing juices flow. I would love to know their stories! Wouldn’t you?
I do happen to know the story about these doors above. They are an entrance to the historic Chapelle Saint-Bernardin in Antibes. If you click on that link, you’ll find a post I wrote about these doors and the gem of a church. They were carved almost five centuries ago (see the 1581 date on the door) and presented to the church by the villagers and farmers in thanks for having survived a terrible plague. On my early morning walks around Antibes, I love to stop and place my hands on those doors and feel the history. I swear you can!
Click on any image to enlarge it and then double-click again to make it even larger. Do you take photos of doors and windows too? To have even more of a door ‘fix’, drop by The Daily Post and visit some of the other participating blogs or join in and post some of your shots.
One aspect that I love about the online photo challenges, especially The Daily Post challenge, is the opportunity to discover some pretty amazing websites. I always try to find the time to visit as many as possible as it’s a good break from writing! In particular this time I would encourage you to take a look at this outstanding page. This young woman’s photos are spectacular and her philosophy speaks volumes to me. I think it will to you too!
Love these photos! Wonderful thanks for sharing x
Hey, Toni! I’m guessing you see some intriguing doors in New Zealand. I’m glad you enjoyed these … they are just a few of hundreds in my file! Doors, windows, rooftops, it’s impossible to stop snapping away.
Wow – great doors!!! I shall try to be more aware of doors from here on out, as I have never really considered them much more than a thing to close an opening. Silly me.
Good stuff, Patricia.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
I’m glad you enjoyed them, Patricia! I daresay most North American doors aren’t nearly as interesting as those in countries with much longer histories. I’m going to spend some time in the oldest parts of Toronto this summer and see what I come up with.
I also love taking pictures of doors. They really do inspire don´t they. I often think, if these doors could talk what wonderful stories they would share of the people who have passed through them. Your pictures are fabulous!
Thanks, Darlene … you and I are on the same page wanting to know the stories those doors could tell. By the way, are you going to be in Spain in September? Let me know if you are and we might just meet up!
beautiful doors a0nd excellent response to the challenge. Doors are everywhere – sometimes we choose to walk in, or walk on. It’s our choice. But those doors are enticing. have a wonderful week and thanks for the link to Alexk’s site.
Hey Clay! Thanks for stopping by and for your wise words about doors. Alex’s photography is something else isn’t it? I’m glad you checked out her site. My best to you too!