Door handle - Art & Design Photos - Brunch with Battutah

Shaahin from Tehran, Iran

Nice shot with great composition ;)

5 Apr 2008 1:07am

@Shaahin: thank you, Shaahin.

Jrask from Pasadena, United States

Very interesting design!

5 Apr 2008 1:17am

@Jrask: many thanks, Joshua.

givethemhell from Germany

This is beautiful work with interesting design.

5 Apr 2008 1:35am

@givethemhell: Thank you, Eva.

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

A great shot and study in craftsmanship, they really 'dont make them like they used to'. Its a shame that such ornated detail appears to have withered away in contemporary design.

5 Apr 2008 1:44am

@Rhys: I agree. if people are able to do it now, it would be vastly too expensive. thank you, Rhys.

Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from Provo, Utah, United States

Simply a lovely photo. And this door has been well cared for.

5 Apr 2008 1:46am

@Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life: thank you, Lynne.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Indeed beautiful carvings on this door and the handle is such a work of art! I like the way you cropped this, the angle and the entire presentation!

5 Apr 2008 1:56am

@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I hoped you would like it.

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

very nice shot. good details & good camera angle :)

5 Apr 2008 2:12am

@Saeed: thank you, Saeed.

dpm from Maalé, Maldives

craftsmanship from the 17th century is absolutely fabulous, you are bringing to us a beautifully city with a rich history

5 Apr 2008 2:20am

@dpm: thank you. Bratislava has some beautiful and interesting sights.

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

The pursuit of beauty in the details

5 Apr 2008 2:23am

@António Pires: A good way of putting it. Thank you so much.

e. from New York, NY, United States

This is so pretty! The design is really nice.

5 Apr 2008 2:25am

@e.: Thank you so much, e.

Rajesh Dhankhar from New Delhi, India

good work dear...making a door a watchable image

5 Apr 2008 2:54am

@Rajesh Dhankhar: thank you, Rajesh.

Anne from White Rock, Canada

Really an interesting old door and handle - The detail of the ornate carving are great at the angle you chose! I am so late posting tonight! Got caught up in your articles in the Toronto Star, San Antionio Newspaper and Blog. etc. They are so impressive too, as is the photography there! I don't know how you find time to do all of that as well as blogging and travelling. I suppose you must do double duty whilst working, and have photographs to spare for aminus3. I will have to finish looking at the rest tomorrow as it is now 1:22 am here! Thanks for visiting my blog :-)

5 Apr 2008 3:25am

@Anne: Thank you, Anne. I'm happy you read some of the stories. Writing and photography is very enjoyable for me and I never get tired doing them.

alun lambert from elton, United Kingdom

Very nice shot. Good depth of field.

5 Apr 2008 3:38am

@alun lambert: Many thanks, Alun.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I have the most incredible urge to wrap my hand around that handle and open the door, c'est magnifique... surreal

5 Apr 2008 4:49am

@Lorraine: What a great comment. thank you, Lorraine. As I was taking the photo the door opened and a very old lady came out.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Excellent shot, beautiful carved work!

5 Apr 2008 5:08am

@Ina: Thank you, Ina.

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Great detail and colors.

5 Apr 2008 5:34am

@Ana Lúcia: Thank you so much.

João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal

Great shot. Lovely.

5 Apr 2008 5:40am

@João Mourão: Thanks so much.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

A beautiful door, and excellent shot! Great composition and clarity.

5 Apr 2008 6:25am

@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.

MJ from Delaware, United States

what a beautiful door handle... great angle

5 Apr 2008 6:30am

@MJ: Thank you, MJ.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Great handwork - and I mean the handle as well as your capture :-)

5 Apr 2008 6:44am

@MadScientist: Thank you, MS. I had a feeling you would like the carving.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

An amazing bit of history and craftsmanship that you have captured very well. The composition and detail are just great....

5 Apr 2008 6:53am

@Chris: Thank you so much, Chris.

Jerry from Tampa, United States

Outstanding detail and texture Michael! Fabulous image!

5 Apr 2008 7:18am

@Jerry: Thank you. I appreciate that, Jerry.

Mike from Chester, United Kingdom

They don't make them like that anymore, great detail.

5 Apr 2008 7:43am

@Mike: Thank you, Mike.

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

wow, that sure is some intricate carvings there! Great shot!

5 Apr 2008 8:51am

@Koushiro~光子郎: Many thanks.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

Interesting way to show the intricate work, the angle works really well here!

5 Apr 2008 8:52am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: thank you, Wolfgang.

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

How ornate!

5 Apr 2008 9:12am

@Daroru: Many thanks.

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

I like the colors and the pov

5 Apr 2008 10:11am

@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

nice ornate photo

5 Apr 2008 10:27am

@Peter Miller: Many thanks, Peter.

alex centrella from Califronia, United States

great detail of work.

5 Apr 2008 10:43am

@alex centrella: thank you, Alex.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

That is amazing craftsmanship. Those guys were artists.
The photograph has caught the artistry artistically. The deep depth of field really uses the detail pull the shot together.

5 Apr 2008 11:14am

@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael. That's a great interpretation.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Great details on this door irons.

5 Apr 2008 11:33am

@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus. I appreciate that.

Hoopand from Tehran, Iran

great POV!

5 Apr 2008 11:35am

@Hoopand: Thank you, Hoopand!

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

the handle is so near the centre i wondered if it was more difficult opening the door,but nah,who cares,when the carving is so exquisite and lovely!Lovely angle,this is!Thanks for visiting my humble blog though my pictures are not fantastic.

5 Apr 2008 11:37am

@tyan: Thank you, Tyan. You photograph what is most important to you! And very well!

zeppelin from France

génial !!!!!!

5 Apr 2008 11:45am

@zeppelin: Merci beaucoup.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

I am always amazed to see such wonderful hand made things. Time didn't mean money in those days!
You captured it very well Michael!

5 Apr 2008 2:54pm

@standley: I agree. People took more care and more time in those days. Thank you, Standley.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Lovely detail . . I feel I can reach out and touch.

5 Apr 2008 3:31pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you, Ronnie. Yes, there is a certain tactile sense.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

I can imagine the number of times this door has been opened and closed... if doors and handles could speak it would make interesting stories. I love pictures of such details. Splendid work, Michael.

5 Apr 2008 5:00pm

@Graça B.: Many thanks. Actually you can see how the handle has been worn.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Tu as bien mis en valeur le beau travail des artisans de l'époque, tout était richement travaillé, jusqu'à la moindre porte, un art qui malheureusement se perd de plus en plus...

5 Apr 2008 5:35pm

@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens. Merci, Evelyne.

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Great shot! Love the textures you created and the lighting exposed the textures well!

5 Apr 2008 7:16pm

@Stunner: Thank you, Stunner. That's an excellent comment.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

I can't say anything better or wiser that before me... this is a most excellent image! Done to perfection.

5 Apr 2008 8:40pm

@amy: Thank you so much, Amy.

Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States

Fine details and color! You have lots of cool stuff in your part of the world!

5 Apr 2008 8:56pm

@Ken McCoy: Thanks, Ken. We do have a fair amount of old stuff!

Photonscribbles from Pune, India

great detailing... wonder the craftsman must ve put in so much of love n care into buildin this. n u did a gr8 job by paying an ode to the efforts:)

5 Apr 2008 11:08pm

@Photonscribbles: Many thanks, PS.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Outstanding. I must admit I have not stopped in to look at your recent postings and I have missed quite a bit. What you have captured here is beautiful, the detail and ornated wood work. Well framed indeed. I have a great fondness for decorative work and photography like this.

6 Apr 2008 10:03am

@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara. That's a great comment and I appreciate it.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

beautiful shot! i really love the light in this. i also like the framing and textures and POV.

6 Apr 2008 2:13pm

@danthro: Thank you so much.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

beautiful work!!

6 Apr 2008 8:58pm

@Elisa: thanks so much.

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