Windows and doors are my favorite things to photograph. For me they are sort of framed anticipation, either looking in or looking out . . . . Or even a pretty frame in itself. This amazing door is in a leprosarium built-to-last in the 1920s. The building stands strong though a little paint
is needed. It now appears to be mainly used for storage as part of a larger
TB and leprosy (Hanson's Disease) center (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).
I used several cameras while I was photographing our time in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia so
I can't tell you what camera this was, but most likely my little Canon "point and shoot."
It was the rainy season so we rarely saw the sun. When you see a window up high you love,
don't you wish you had some scaffolding for a moment? This window is over the door shown above.
From a little bathroom in the guest house where we stayed, looking out
on the tin roof, shanty houses, and sky scrapers.
I loved all the wood in this guest house built in 1950, and this door in particular,
opening out to a pretty yard filled with flowers.
A door opens to a whole new world inside, or closes it to the world outside.
And you never know what all you'll catch in a photo as you "reflect" on it
later. In this case you can see the tall Gardener reflected in conversation.
A beautiful church in Addis Ababa, with wood imported from New Zealand.
Linking with Donna's Personal Photo Challenge today!
Exquisite! I read the word and wondered for a second before you cleared it up and in that brief moment of time had that quickening horror. 1920 is not so long ago... Beautiful photographs once again that leave one with things to ponder as well as enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love to look at doors, windows and gates. They just don't do doors and windows like they used to unless it is an upscale house.
ReplyDeleteThe newest house in our neighborhood is a great 3 story house with an ocean view from the third floor deck. It is a great design and really cute. BUT - they used plastic windows and fencing throughout. The windows look cheap and detract from the house.
These are amazing pictures. No matter which camera you used, you captured the feeling of things we'll never know.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
great pictures...so interesting and beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. You captured the essence of that old stone building very well. There is a lot of craftsmanship in that door in the last photo. That photo, to me, tells a story of past and present very well.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!
I always enjoy photos from your world travels Dotsie, and to feature the doors and windows you've seen is a nice way of sharing them.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Beautiful photos of a place far away. I love the phrase "framed anticipation." So evocative of an open door or window.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the doors in the first one. Don't you just love the way things used to be built to last? Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, from a wonderful location.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! And I love the first photo, too. The combination of the old stones and weathered wood is so strong and dramatic. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful photos...and each tells a fascinating story! I like the last one with its reflections...even more when I read that it was your own dear one. Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! There's so much mystery and history with windows and doors, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteAmazing that even such a place was built with beauty in mind.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Deanna
WOW, these are such powerful images along with some powerful words. I love the last shot with the reflections. A question poser indeed. I'm new to the challenge and loving it.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you.
Di
I love the old stone building and it's beautiful arched window and doorway. And the view from the front hall out doors is lovely. Great choices. I wish you a blessed week. Pam
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful! I love the variety of wood and stone textures. I think that first door is a treasure! I see that I am not the only enthusiast when it comes to windows and doors, LOL. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLeprosy was such a scourge throughout history! So glad a cure was found for it. Your photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all the wood too - those very tall French Doors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteI decided I liked the last one before I read your comment that the wood came from New Zealand - then it all fell in to place - maybe it was something familiar to me!
I've only just posted my challenge post - running late today as we have visitors!
Shane
Wonderfully executed photos! Love the first and final shots...enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThere is something special about the way windows and doors call to you, Dotsie. And, you capture them so beautifully! Exquisite old architecture. Thank you. blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletehow lovely! I love rock houses and curvy doors!
ReplyDeleteThe door and windows are amazing - also the beautiful stonework. Many people would have entered at one time never to leave - thankfully leprosy is no longer a death warrant and modern medicine did find miracle treatments and cures.
ReplyDeleteThe wood of the church door is beautiful, just like New Zealand!
Great shots - Mary