I have lived on the lip of insanity, wanting to know reasons
knocking on a door
it opens
I’ve been knocking from the inside
Rumi
ISO 100| 50mm| f/1.8 | 1/2500s
don't be discouraged
it's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock
Author Unknown
ISO 100 | 50mm | f/4 | 1/125s
if you can find a path with no obstacles,
it probably doesn't lead anywhere
Frank A. Clark
ISO 100 | 50mm | f/3.2 | 1/30s
no destiny attacks us from outside
but, within him, man bears his fate
and there comes a moment when he knows himself vulnerable;
and then, as in a vertigo, blunder upon blunder lures him
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
ISO100 | 50mm | f/3.5 | 1/25s
photos captured at Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton Ontario
photos by
Nikon D3100
Nikkor Lens 55mm
Adobe Lightroom
©All rights reserved, 2018
I agree with John!!!! They are each so unique!!! But I think the last has my heart.... It's so simple and clever... I'm the type of person that prefers function over form... And simplicity over complexity.... Looks like something that would have been used over and over... Probably even taken for granted.
But then.. one day, years later... Someone returns to this loved place, and instead of opening the door right away... Touches the wood gently and lovingly- hoping to absorb some of the reserved warmth from past hands that have held it
I often think about things like that...I have a post I'll write someday hehehe
Thanks for kneading my imagination today hehehe ♥️
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The last one eh? hmmm...I entered the third one!!! Oh, nooooooo!!! I probably should have done an explanation about each and where I found them
The one you like or love....was on the door of a cabin. There were about three of four of these cabins set around a community fire pit, and a church of course. Every street needs one :)
The first door knob door is from the community centre/church. Two churches in one community?? Whose ever heard of such a thing?
The second and third door knobs are from the inside of the train caboose. I know....very interesting.
I need to go back there. The smells and quiet were amazing. I shot 200 photos today.
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These are all quite nice. I particularly like the lighting and shadow in that second shot. It reminds me of one I took years ago, while living in an old house in rural South Dakota...
The texture in the third one is also fascinating. It looks like rust has begun to do it's work!
It also looks like you're getting a lot of nice shots out of that 50mm!
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I took 200 photos today. Practiced using only the aperture priority mode....and learned a lot about changing it to accommodate different lighting. I am happy with my shots today because I was purposeful.
I've learned so much from you guys....I pick it up on the sneak.
Glad you like them. My entry is the third one....I knew it when I captured it.
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These are so beautiful. I am constantly reminded of the historical architecture versus today. There is no comparison between door closures of old and today. You captured them beautifully. I hope you had a lovely Easter day with family @countrygirl
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This was such a beautiful little historic place....it's not far from us but we never visited before. So glad we did. I loved it there. It's only open for 4 hours on Sunday and Statutory holidays and it takes about 3 hours to go through everything. We only had about 1.5 hours so we'll go back for sure.
Glad you liked them too!
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These are all fantastic! And Rockton, Ontario? I grew up in Rockton, Illinois.
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We always seem to have a connection to a city.....Simcoe....Rockton....hehe....Thanks Mel!
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I love how each door has its own uniqueness about it. Modern door knobs just do not have the same character about them.
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That is so true.....I love all things old. There is always a story. One day, my things will be old and provide stories. That's a scary thought :)
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Wonderful color and contrast on your doors. I love the way older one's look. It gets the mind wandering:)
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Thank you @prydefoltz. Hope you enjoyed your day today :)
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I did. Hope you had a wonderful one too:)
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Very cool post!
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Hey you!!! Thanks a lot!!
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Different views expressed in different doors. I liked it very much. It is very beautiful, illustrated by a picture, for example. Thank you very much for sharing the post.
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Oh hello again :) Thanks for such a lovely comment.
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each of these door knobs and handles evince a special character from charm to patina - all are aged and breathe an aura of the past, so it all comes down to a matter of taste. Frankly, I love them all :)
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It was fun finding them - I do hope to go back.....and to other places like it....soon.
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I love them all, those are all lovely old door handles.
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thank you @erikah!
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I love how you find beauty in everyday items - but I guess that is what this contest is all about...
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Thank you so much @mariannewest. Wow, look at your rep!!! Once you get to 60 it's soooooooo slow. Every number up takes forever it seems. I've been trying to get to 66, I'm almost there, but I've been saying that for weeks.
Nice to see you. Hope your Easter was a happy one.
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It was :) And I am thinking the rep is going up very slow right now - Guess I have to learn a lot of patience LOL
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I love this contest, something really cool about finding beauty in the things that usually go unnoticed. You've done an awesome job with these!!
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Thanks so much @skiesandsports. You're right - it is fun finding "mundane" things.
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Oh, there are so many stories behind these door knobs and handles! The third one is my favorite :)
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Hurray!!! that's the one I chose for the contest :) Good taste Dan ...hehe
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Okay, cute. You got me with your nobs and quotes... like vertigo.
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Thanks @joe.nobel. I'm not into erotica....at all. But best of luck :)
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Oh, never mind that. I'm experimenting with my signature line all the time. Like I said, no obligation, and I mean it.
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Interesting doors. I do art. I love farms. I have a garden. I love the country. Love animals. Thanks for sharing. I'm Oatmeal Joey Arnold. Happy Easter 2018.
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Hi Oatmeal Joey Arnold. Nice to meet you. Hope you enjoyed your Easter too. Very nice of you to stop by, thanks!!
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I love old door knobs and handles! Great shots, especially that first one!
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The first one I enjoyed as well but the third was my pick for the contest. It's so hard to make a decision. It was fun tracking around Westfield Village - I want to go again as I didn't have enough time to see each of the buildings.
Thanks Diane.!
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Yes, we will all have our favorites for different reasons. They are all good. The reason that the first one stands out for me, is all that texture in the paint and the slight angle of the bar. Good luck in the contest!
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Oh thanks for the explanation.....it's good to hear what someone else sees.
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I agree. We each have a different way at looking at things, which makes life much more interesting!
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These are all lovely, @countrygirl, but the third one is my favourite - it's absolutely gorgoeus!
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Yay....you chose the one I entered!! Thank you :)
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wowww. perfect door knockers. extraordinary details. congratulations my dear friend. you will win the contest !.
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Really think so? That's so nice of you Celen.
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has very successful colors and textures. congratulations :)
and have a nice day .. my friend
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You are too kind @mnallica. Did you know that I learn from looking at your photos? And Celen's? I do. You know the photo you did the other day for example, the ice with the black and white bokeh? I practiced it with my photo of the chains. I mean, you did a stellar job on yours so no comparison in any way, but I learned. :) Thank you for that.
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