My photographing windows and doors didn’t stop at Venice.

I continued to be fascinated and to photograph them.  What interested me most were those of an age perhaps equal to that of the building they were mounted upon.

Over the years think of all those who passed by or through them.  Our lifetimes are so fleeting. Yet…

“Big doors swing on little hinges.” ~ W. Clement Stone

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ken bello
12 years ago

I could see why you made the windows and doors into a little portfolio. It’s hard to pass these up without photographing them. Not only are they beautiful on their own, but the lighting on some is amazing, particularly the third from the end.

Mark
12 years ago

I admire this series Earl. I think you have to be pretty fast and observant to capture so many. It is one thing if someone is just going for quantity, but these show a distinct photographer’s eye for quality in each an every one. One thing I have noticed about my approach to photography is I tend to not move around as much, and end up missing a lot of details like this.

Paul Maxim
Paul Maxim
12 years ago

Again, some very good work, Earl. And like Ken, it’s the third to last image that really caught my eye. The door is so nicely framed by the sunlight.

I’m also still amazed by the EM5. Were the colors that good coming out of the camera, or did you have to make some adjustments? I just received my EM5 in the mail yesterday. Not thrilled by the charger – why’d they have to include that big long cord? Why couldn’t the charger itself just plug into the wall (like my Canon chargers do)?

The menu system is just a tad complex, too. I’m still trying to figure all that stuff out. It took me a little while to figure out how to make it take RAW images.

One question for you: Did you get a longer lens for it? Something roughly equivalent to 300 mm or so? So far I like the 12 -50 that came with it, but I’d like a longer one as well.

Anyway, I hope my images come out as well as yours!

Monte Stevens
12 years ago

Totally agree with Mark, these are definitely the work of a good photographer. No snap shots here. Number 2 and 8 are the ones that stood out for me. Good use or lines and light. This is a great series of images. Out here in Colorado we do not see the older architecture like there is east of the Mississippi or Europe. The images I see of Europe architecture shows so much craftsmanship. Well done Earl!