One Door Opens Another
I am entirely sure what attracts me to historical architecture and aged facilities. Maybe my own rapidly aging element is effecting my current construction cravings. As everyone knows, I am truly enamored by the city of Cuenca in Ecuador and visit as often as possible. Every visit one of my primary agendas is the photographing of the old doors, which still survive in El Centro, or the old part of the city.
On our last trip in March I took so many photos of old wooden doors that my wife Kim started locating prospective shots and identifying candidates, before I could see them. I always gravitate to these doors and I am not sure what the fascination is, but I can’t stop. I take hundreds of door shots each time I go somewhere with history, especially Cuenca with its 500 plus years of existence.
The beauty and craftsmanship that went into these doors originally, with limited tools slays me and I can’t wrap my hands around how much time it took, to create these masterpieces. I drool over these pieces of art. I am sure many will debate me on calling them art, but in my eyes this is what the doors are.
At this point I have a trip scheduled for the month of August and I couldn’t be more delighted. I am sure once again I will walk the streets of El Centro, find doors not yet photographed and add to my collection. Kim says I am approaching enough photos to publish a book. HMM? Hadn’t thought of that, but it might not be a bad idea. Safe Travels and Saludos mi amigos!
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Posted By atMay 14, 2013
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aloha,
those are gorgeous wooden doors, i love to also see interesting architectural details and take some tight shots. this looks like a great place to visit, thanks for sharing them.
I, too, love doors!! If you do a book, I have a few that will be donated!
sounds great, thanks
I think I’m going to start taking photos of doors. They’re one of those everyday things that I overlook in my non-travel life but are so much more interesting when travelling.
Beautiful doors – I realize it would be expensive to create such utilitarian works of art these days but that doesn’t stop me from wishing they would.
Mike, do you also find the ornateness or overall size of the doors reflect the importance of the room or resident beyond?