Edinburgh is a feast for the eyes if you love architecture, which I do. My camera worked overtime taking photos in this city, and it was the doors and passageways that most caught my attention on this trip.
Something about this shade of blue went so well with the brickwork of the doorframe and building that it became one of my favorite photos.
Judging by the wood, this is a relatively new door, perhaps a replacement for an older, too-weathered one. I love how they make it work with all the ironwork that the original door probably had. This one is getting a beating by the damp, as you can see by the bottom foot or so of the wood, but it all works to match the original stone.
Who doesn’t love a red door? And on dreary days, just seeing it would perk me right up.
This set of open doors at Edenburgh Castle is definitely designed to keep people out and things in, but even with all those locks, it still fits into the castle’s vibe.
The Royal Mile has several passageways, narrow and winding, and surprisingly not crowded, especially considering the throngs of tourists on the high street. It delighted me whenever I spotted one, they are such a throwback to olden days of the city.
With more cushioned shoes and more time, I’d have a blast exploring this city on foot. There are neighborhoods I only saw in passing on the bus to the rental car place at the airport, so now I’ve got a “next time” list for Edinburgh.
What if everything you see is more than what you see–the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world?
Since I am in the midst of reading Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, I’ll take the secret door to another world! Thanks for the inspiration.
I have a former coworker who loves to paint doors. I’m sending her this post for inspiration. Well done!
I love the quote from Miyamoto, but mostly I like your attention to detail that most would miss. Doorways and passageways create mystery and intrigue that make any city interesting, but it sounds like Edinburgh has this in spades. Happy travels!
I like how you recognize a subject opportunity. Most people wouldn’t appreciate such details when they look at the architecture. Well done.