Doors can be seen wherever we turn, they are literally everywhere! And, all doors are surrounded by doorways for us to walk through, some look more attractive than others. With so many different types and designs, it should be fun to pick several doorways that attract your attention. Ask yourself, what caught your eye. Does this doorway communicate a friendly, inviting atmosphere (perhaps much like its owners)? Or, is it imposing due to its size and grandeur, or perhaps ominous looking, sending a message to stay away? Here are a few different styles of doorways I have noticed. A few were recently taken and others came from my archives so feel free to look there also.
Some doors are meant to be a canvas showing off creative works of art for budding artists and professionals!
Remember the saying you never get a second chance to make a good first impression? An entry doorway is the first thing people see; it sets the tone for the rest of the home. This one seems to be saying ‘Welcome, please come inside’!
Ornate doorways are alluring, they want to be admired!
Occasionally you see doors with three wide glass panels which slide into one, opening up the back of the house.
A few front doorways are well known for their elaborate architectural designs. Others look fashionable when painted a popular color like blue, red or yellow.
A garage door with a personality!
Some doorways age well when mother nature lends a helping hand.
Doors and doorways can communicate an unspoken message of Do Not Enter, Privacy or Danger.
Doors provide protection when traveling in a moving vehicle. A few are nicely decorated while others are built for style and speed.
I hope a few of these pictures have encouraged you to start noticing even more doors and doorways. This week we would love for you to share a few appealing or distinctive doorways you have discovered. Do you feel some have more character than others or evoke a particular feeling or mood? Hope you have fun with this challenge!
Please remember to link to my original post and to use the Lens-Artists tag. Last week Anne Sandler of Slow Shutter Speed shared her thoughts and images of Local Vistas. We thank you for such a great response! We also hope you’ll join us again next week when Tina hosts the challenge on her Travels and Trifles blog.
“Simply, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, painting theater, dance and sunsets.” – Eric Carle