Door 01

Any comments or ratings are appreciated! :-)

As I watch many of you post wonderful images of doors and windows, I have often wondered why I wasn't being inpired to photograph any of the doors or windows that I see during my every day. Then I took my Digital Rebel to Europe, and I understood completely!

 

Thus, this is the first of several images of doors and windows that you will see coming up. I loved the metal fixtures and decorative elements. I wish that I had been able to place myself up a bit higher so that the door doesn't look like an angle (taken from below).

 

Any of your thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!!

Also - do you like the color version or this quick B&W better? The color isn't important to the content of the image here ... but I can't decide if I like the aesthetics of the B&W better than the deep wood color in the original.

Bello encuadre y perfecto color,, un saludo,

Keep the color. Although the contrast is good in the b/w the color photo has a monochromatic feel to it already. I think in b/w the door gets lost next to the texture of the stone walls. Nice Photo. Amy H.

Nice and clear, Lou. I might have cropped the window on the left, but that's just me. A good one.

Thanks for your input, everyone. I went back and forth about the window on the left. Cropped out, the image would be VERY symmetric, and I don't know that I wanted that. So I left it in....

Lou Ann, nice one! I like it that you have left part of the window.the composition has more interest. I think that the colored image is nicer here( IMO) than the B/W version. Pnina

Nice clean shot with lots of detail. As for the window, I have no problem with it.

Lou Ann- I vote color! (not normal for me, I love B&W). I love the variation in the stone colors here. The door is wonderful. Makes my imagination go 90mph. Who? When? Why? What influenced the design? Terrific capture. In my area, they did a calender of unique doors. This would definately be in there.

 

You know me, when I have the time, I love to play. Hubby's gone, have a little time, I just couldn't resist! Hope you don't mind.

B&W..........much better, doors my favorite...

Jayme - I enjoy your "play"! What exactly did you do? Boost the levels? I'd love to hear...

Well done, Lou Ann, love both versions. Good contrast!

I think the b&w version works best.

Great job, Lou Ann. I, too, love doors and windows and old, neglected, building's details.

here, I love both versions with a certain recent bias towards B&W.

And I do hate that garish version above with those boosted colours that so completely destroy the old look of the lovely door.

Lou Ann, I like the b/w image. That door is fantastic, good find. Cheers, Sondra

A great contrast of textures in both the b&w and color versions. Nice work - I refuse to decide which is better. Regards.

Nice stone work and a nice shot.

 

All the best,

 

Denis

I Like it ! The way you see it . Very nice ..d o o r .!

I prefer the colour version. The reds and yellows of the door go well with the subtle stone colours. I like the composition with the off centre door and bit of window.

Great shot Lou Ann. I thought I was the only one who liked to take shots of doors and windows. Also why I haven't posted any. This one has great clarity. The textures stand out nicely and I really like the cut off window allowing me to surmise as to what is off to that side. Don't think you could have done any better here :). Good to see you, Cheers Nova ~

Glad it is not centered, Lou Ann. The natural color appeals to me, as does the subject...nice work.

LouAnn, your door looks official and Jayme's like a fun place to be. Both very good. I prefer color.

Alec says exactly what I wanted to say.