Closed by an old cloth, this house was abandoned in such a melancholic manner... makes you wonder.
Closed by an old cloth, this house was abandoned in such a melancholic manner... makes you wonder.
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People's Choice in BlueTexture Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Blue Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Double Doors Photo Challenge
Winner in Doors Photo Challenge
Winner in Doors of Distinction Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Imprints of History Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Blue!!!! Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Match a title with photo Photo Challenge
Winner in Shutter Showcase Photo Challenge
Winner in Feeling blue Photo Challenge
Winner in Blue Photo Challenge
Winner in Old Doors & Windows Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in A Blast From The Past Photo Contest
People's Choice in Abandoned homes Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Spirits of the Abandoned Photo Challenge
Winner in Inspiring Wonder Photo Challenge
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Top Choice
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Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
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BiancaWillemsFotografie
September 07, 2015
love the colors. It's like there is a story behind those doors.. great shot!
minutes2memory
September 07, 2015
I love old doors and windows, the decay is beautiful. This is an interesting door, where is it>?
paulcarew
September 12, 2015
Wonderful use of color and texture along with the "draw you in" stark, black space of the window. Also like the visual statement of poverty, abandonment maybe with the cloth door closure… very nice!
baybig
September 17, 2015
I really like this but I am curious about what lies beyond the frame. In other words I think it could be interesting to see the edges of the door.
amiswapan
September 28, 2015
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adriansart
September 30, 2015
What a very well seen phototure the light is perfect for this subject!
bronkid
October 21, 2015
I love the colours and textures in this image and the mystery of what is on the other side of the doors! Well captured!
kathyk_abq
November 09, 2015
A mystery, a story - this photo leaves much to the imagination. Incredible colors and textures - love your eye! :)
phillipmcpeek
November 09, 2015
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reflectionsbyrenee
November 19, 2015
you find the best subjects to photograph and do such a insanely wonderful job each and every time, Bravo to you
tonyafricano
November 21, 2015
Again, a wonderful shot .. Love your choice of subjects... Your gallery is superb!
donanzinger
November 25, 2015
I see Eelco that you like textured objects as do I. This is a beautiful image.
billiefromthebeach
January 16, 2016
ditto, everything that has been said before me, and then triple it twice, BRAVO!!!
SoularFlair
January 22, 2016
Fascinating depth of the character, texture captured as well as a good candid provocation of peaking curiosity of the history & stories those doors could tell the viewer.
adriansart
April 11, 2016
Eelco you most definitely have the eye for this game because this was very well seen in the first place!
susanneradke
April 24, 2016
Always love to see that other people are just as inspired by "ugly old stuff" like I am - great composition! And thank you very much for the positive comments!
cheryljwhite
April 25, 2016
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p_eileenbaltz
May 15, 2016
Congratulations on another well-deserved award for this amazing photo. :)
esasuomaa
October 25, 2016
I'm amazed... Youre works are beyond words. Can I just say here that I love your art? :)
Shudderbug
March 15, 2017
Congratulations on the win. It was a hard choice but yours just called to me to linger a little longer at the door.
AliceK
June 24, 2017
Beautiful. Great colours and texture. The cloth adds poetry to it. Why did you crop off the bottom edge of the door? That feeld a little 'amputated' to me.
Pidge815
April 11, 2018
There's a real story captured here....but it's not revelaed. The textures and colors are remarkable!!!! Beautiful shot!
ETAussie
February 22, 2019
Thank you for entering my challenge. 'Colourful' decay captured well. The image seems to invite the viewer in.
JayneBug
September 11, 2019
Lovely color, texture and blistered paint. Beautiful work. Congratulations.
JayneBug
January 28, 2021
Love this...not just one story here. This photo sparks the imagination. Great image and capture. Congratulations!
FergalBrady
March 05, 2023
Evokes meaning and history. You should look at Laura Butler Irish Artist 🎨- great shot
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Location
I took this photo in Aljubarotta in Portugal, in a small street outside of the village where many old houses were abandoned.Time
It was about 16 pm.Lighting
I took this photo without any extra flash, the sun was coming from the side and just missed the door, creating a nice indirect lighting.Equipment
I used my small wonderful Lumix DMC-TZ60 free out of hand.Inspiration
I saw the cloth, closing the door and was fascinated by this mysterious and romantic sight. I love photos with a story and I was wondering what the story could be behind this door... The combination of structures and colors of the dirty cloth where such an intimate contrast with the old worn paint and wood, it drew my attention from afar. After taking a few photos, I wanted to go and look inside the house, but I just couldn't untie the knot... it didn't feel good.Editing
I did very little post-processing, I cropped the photo and enhanced the contrast and color just a little bit.In my camera bag
I don't have a bag of equipment... My love for natural beauty and spontanious composition is enough for the moment. I always carry my Lumix DMC-TZ60 with me, wich practically fits in my back pocket and I never have to worry about the extra equipment as I am in the beginning of the learning process of photography. One day when I know how to use and set the camera well enough, I will start to think about a bag filled with technical things instead of the need to understand how it works first...Feedback
To take a photo like this one, you need nothing more than a good eye for detail and a drive to go where others don't go... There were a lot of tourists in that area, but this house was in a small street behind a stone wall wich everybody else seemed to ignore. Just look around you and be bewondered about the beautiful and crazy world we are living in. Walk with your head up and down... and see what is allready there to be seen. In this case I can give little advice as this scene was allready waiting for me, I just had to see it... When I walk through a village or anywhere else, I allways look around me very carefully to see the details of wich the world around me is build up. I try to look through a pinhole, without forgetting the whole picture. If you look at a subject to photograph, you have to try to realise what you want to achieve, Try to find the good light, the right point of view and the best composition... And most of all, take more shots with slightly different settings so you can choose the best one. Once you get home and open your laptop, the magic of today's world begins... I allways crop it later into the size and composition I like best. Crop the photo in different ways, so you can choose the best one the next day when you can have a fresh look at them!