Circles and Swirls

So maybe you are asking yourself (and me via the computer screen) where all those fabulous, incredible Prague doors are. Well, don't worry, we'll get to more of those soon, but before we do, there are a lot of doors that may not look perfect, but are surely worthy of being given their day (or two) here on my humble blog. Why? Because the doors that I'm talking about are also fabulous and because there is a whole army of them, there are plenty to share with you. These are doors that are on side streets or back streets or in other parts of town (rather than smack in the centre). These doors receive little consideration and admiration. In silence (or, perhaps a bit of rusty squeakiness!!) they hold the cold out and the warm in; they keep the things behind them protected not only from the elements, but from certain unkindnesses of this world.

Here is such a door. A wonderful example of Art Nouveau. It is looking lovely for those who have the eyes to see it's beauty; smiling at those who have the spirit to feel it's kindness; and being strong for those who believe in their hearts that a door is not just a collection of wood and metal, but a force that uses it's combined energies to protect the occupants of the house to which it has been given the duty of guarding.

This door has pride despite the fact that it's owners lack the ability to show it kindness. Small things like destroying the door's center line will not ruin the heart of the door, but it does make a heart sad.

At least the flowers, circles and swirls in the wood, the wrought-iron and in the stone-work above the door have survived. In fact, they seem almost determined not to be bothered by whatever life throws at them...they remain strong, beautiful and intact. Bravo beautiful door, bravo!!

Shocking!

My first reaction to this door was shock!! What a shocking shade of red!! Sure, I've seen red doors before and have even already posted a few here, but THIS red is really 'out there'. My shock was joined by amusement once I walked up to this door. Why? Because the faces on the doors (I've attached a picture of each of them), seem to be a bit embarrassed by the shade of red they have become!! Poor ladies!! Talk about being 'red in the face'...this door is literally just that!!

Peaceful and Pleasant

This door (well actually this set of doors since it consists of a wrought iron gate and the actual door) faces a small, quiet little square that has a couple of nice trees and several inviting benches When the weather is nice, you'll be hard-pressed to find an empty bench on that square. Myself, I have often gone to that square to sit and think in peace during my lunch hour. I can imagine that coming home to this door on this square must be nice. To wake up and walk out of this door and see that square would also be nice.

And this door is nice!! So it deserves nice, right? Yes. Let's take a look at this nice door...it has alovely floral motif arch, a pretty and very elaborate wrought-iron gate, art nouveau relief on the walls in the space between the gate and the door and, finally, a beautiful door...green, light and inviting. And a quite unique handle, too! All these things together make for a wonderful package. I'll take it! Or rather I would...if I could!!