Sunday, November 1, 2009

November Theme Day: 'Doorways'


Jeronimus Church (16th century)

28 comments:

Cezar and Léia said...

The fancy adornments around the door are quite a treat!
Thanks for sharing this magnificent image!
God bless you!
Cezar

brattcat said...

Absolutely gorgeous doorway! Great entry for the theme.

Copenhagen said...

What a gorgeous door! I love how detailed it is on top of the arche.

cieldequimper said...

The details are fa-bu-lous! I love those little angels!

Dina said...

Exquisite!

joo said...

It's fabulous doorway!

VP said...

It's almost unfair to post this, it is perfect to the least detail. Wonderful image of a great portal.

Mirela said...

Wow! Would you please take photos of inside the church too? :)

Judy said...

This is the most elegant doorway I have seen so far! Great find for the theme day.

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

this is a strong, historic door. it emotes strength and the details are wonderful. I knew you would have a perfect door for today.

Lois said...

Absolutely magnificent doors JM!

glenda said...

This is a very powerful and elegant door. Grat for theme day.

Babzy.B said...

beautiful old door!

Andrea said...

woooooowwwwwww!!! Your blog IS THE BEST!!!!!!
Love it!!!!! As allways

Lowell said...

Intricate, delicate, incredible carving ... superb post, JM!

Kilauea Poetry said...

Wow, can only imagine what's inside?! What detail..so captivating! Doorways are fascinating but this is simply exquisite-

Leif Hagen said...

Absolutely fantastic doorway photo! Grand indeed! Bravo!

Anya said...

knock knock who's there ....
is there anyone home ???

(Amazing door its UNIQUE :)

Joan Elizabeth said...

I knew you'd have a fancy doorway to show.

Glennis said...

Wonderful doorway, so impressive with its carved panals and the outside intricate work.

marley said...

Now that is what you call a doorway! Impressive!

Chuck Pefley said...

You Europeans really know how to do doorways. Fabulous!

Hilda said...

Oh wow, JM! This is magnificent! I imagine that the rest of the church must be just as awesome.

Gunn said...

Beautiful architecture and a very nice and interesting shot!

Small City Scenes said...

That is one beautiful doorway and spectacular door. The age on that is amazing. Of course here nothing is that old. LOL MB MB

ruma said...

What a beautiful!!
It is minute and solemn sculpture is put for a door and the surroundings.

AB said...

An incredibly imposing doorway.

PeterParis said...

I have seen some fantastic doorways here and there, but this one must definitely be on the top ten list!