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Door handle
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Toronto, Canada) on 5 April 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
Found on the massive carved door of the 17th-century Jesuit Church of the Holiest Savior in Bratislava, Slovakia.
@Shaahin: thank you, Shaahin.
@Jrask: many thanks, Joshua.
@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 6:44am
@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 6:46am
@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 6:56am
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I hoped you would like it.
@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 7:20am
@dpm: thank you. Bratislava has some beautiful and interesting sights.
@António Pires: A good way of putting it. Thank you so much.
@e.: Thank you so much, e.
Rajesh Dhankhar from New Delhi, India
good work dear...making a door a watchable image
5 Apr 2008 7:54am
@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 8:25am
@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: 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 9:49am
@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: Thank you, Ina.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you so much.
@João Mourão: Thanks so much.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
A beautiful door, and excellent shot! Great composition and clarity.
5 Apr 2008 11:25am
@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Great handwork - and I mean the handle as well as your capture :-)
5 Apr 2008 11:44am
@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 11:53am
@Chris: Thank you so much, Chris.
Jerry from Tampa, United States
Outstanding detail and texture Michael! Fabulous image!
5 Apr 2008 12:18pm
@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 12:43pm
@Mike: Thank you, Mike.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
wow, that sure is some intricate carvings there! Great shot!
5 Apr 2008 1:51pm
@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 1:52pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: thank you, Wolfgang.
@Daroru: Many thanks.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
@Peter Miller: Many thanks, Peter.
@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 4:14pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael. That's a great interpretation.
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus. I appreciate that.
@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 4:37pm
@tyan: Thank you, Tyan. You photograph what is most important to you! And very well!
@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 7:54pm
@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 8:31pm
@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 10:00pm
@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 10:35pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens. Merci, Evelyne.
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Great shot! Love the textures you created and the lighting exposed the textures well!
6 Apr 2008 12:16am
@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.
6 Apr 2008 1:40am
@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!
6 Apr 2008 1:56am
@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:)
6 Apr 2008 4:08am
@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 3:03pm
@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 7:13pm
@danthro: Thank you so much.
@Elisa: thanks so much.
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