May 23, 2009

Photo Challenge: Doorways

Time for a new Brenda Photo Challenge! The theme is Doorways. Our current challenge hostess, Annie of Annie's Blog, picked the theme. Thank you, Annie! I love architecture, so it wasn’t too difficult for me to find a few doorways in my inventory of travel photographs.

Greystone Inn, part of the Beaumont Inn complex
Last November, we had a marvelous stay at the Beaumont Inn, located at Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Our guest suite was located in the stately Greystone Inn building, which dates back to 1931. What a grand entrance, don’t you think? The photo was taken at f/11 and 1/320 second.

Tan House, Hancock Shaker Village
This doorway is quite a bit more humble than the first example. It belongs to the Tan House of Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA. The 2-1/2 story building of rubble masonry and frame with clapboarding was constructed in 1835. The structure originally served as a tannery and later served as the last blacksmith and forge shop of the Hancock village. Power for the machinery was supplied by a water turbine on the ground floor. The camera settings were f/5.6 and 1/125 second.

Moore County Courthouse
Small-town courthouses have a special charm in the United States, and the Moore County Courthouse in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is no exception. Grand wooden pediments top the courthouse doors, flanked by six-pointed stars. White painted woodwork contrasts brightly with the red brick of this 1885 building. The photo was taken at f/7.1 and 1/200 second.

19 comments:

  1. I think the door to a house makes a first impression! My friends who are very short built a house that has an 8 foot front door! LOL. Loved your pictures my friend. As always.
    Hugs.
    Kim

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  2. Most excellent! The second doorway has probably seen a much different history of visitors than the first one. It's fun to imagine who might have walked through.

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  3. These are all beautiful, but I love the courthouse doorway!!! Don't you love the total picture... red, white, stars, black iron fence... just beautiful! The Inn is gorgeous, too. Nothing from Williamsburg? Are you holding out on us?

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  4. I'm amazed at the "doors" I've been seeing this morning!! Your photo's are gorgeous; my hat is off to all of you!!

    Hope your knee isn't bothering you too much, and that you & hubby have a nice restful weekend. (((hugs)))

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  5. As always, you have wonderful pictures! I don't think I can choose a favorite as each one is unique and different in their style.

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  6. I agree with you, Sally; I am amazed at the doors in these photos. It is difficult to pick a favorite because each one is so unique and perfect for the building on which it is hung.

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  7. How Beautiful Donna! The Shaker Village grabs me! Love it!
    Happy weekend sweetie!hughugs

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  8. Great pictures! I, too, love architecture. I'm always fascinated by older buildings/houses.

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  9. I love the courthouse doorway.. so cool looking with the steps leading to it on either side.

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  10. All three are lovely doorways ... each unique and inviting ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  11. Wow! All are beautiful!


    Also must comment on your little bird pictures! That sure made a perfect header for your blog!


    Junie

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  12. All beautiful but I'd say the first is my favorite. And hey that second shot at Hancock Shaker Village is in my neck of the woods. Just went by there today as a matter of fact.

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  13. Thanks for the doors Donna. Great photos as usual! Looks like everyone enjoys photographing them...I am not the only one then!

    Annie

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  14. Hi!
    Great doors! I really like that courthouse one. But I love red! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great weekend!

    Sherrie

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  15. Dear Donna,
    Thank you for coming by to visit and enter my giveaway - you have such a lovely blog, I shall be back to visit again!

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  16. Donna, Once again you have come through with the goods. Love the uniqueness of all your doors and the mind wonders as to who the people were who would have walked through them. Thank you for sharing. These photo challanges are such fun. XXOO

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  17. I knew you would have great photos of doorways Donna. They are all great but I think I really like the last one.

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  18. Love your photography! I've recently posted photos on my blog.

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