Friday image No.033

thelightweightphotographer Friday Image Sep 12, 2014 1 Minute

Doorway in Nantes, France. Olympus EM5 + 12-40mm Olympus lens.

I was in France this week to see my new Grandson. It doesn’t feel like two minutes since I was bringing my daughter home from hospital after she was born. Time passes so quickly. Anyway I thought I would share this shot of a typical French door. I just love the worn out look. I’m not sure if I like the black and white or colour shot best and find myself flipping between the two.

I hope you like one of the images and have a great weekend.

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I am a Landscape Photographer based in the North West of England. Unlike most photographers I believe smaller and lighter is better when it comes to cameras and equipment. View all posts by thelightweightphotographer

Published Sep 12, 2014

12 thoughts on “Friday image No.033”

Ed Shields says:

Sep 12, 2014 at 11:42 pm

I think I’d vote for the B&W. For me it seems to have more character

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 13, 2014 at 11:22 am
  
  Thanks. Yes it does have character and shows the worn elements well. I can’t help thinking something is lost when the colour has been removed though.
  
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www.christopherfidoephotography.co.nz says:

Sep 13, 2014 at 5:10 am

Colour for me!

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 13, 2014 at 11:22 am
  
  Thanks. I am edging that way myself this morning.
  
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dpawson says:

Sep 13, 2014 at 6:55 am

I’m sure French doors and doorways could make a fantastic coffee table book. For whatever reason they are older/ more substantial / better decorated… and often more deliapidated than any in the UK.

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 13, 2014 at 11:24 am
  
  They are a great subject as they show elegance as well as age. I have a few more that I will post shortly. By contrast I have some from the docks area of Liverpool. They have shall we say a very different character.
  
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ytaba36 says:

Sep 13, 2014 at 8:07 am

Colour for me, too, with a dash of envy.

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 13, 2014 at 11:21 am
  
  Thanks. I’m favouring the colour shotr this morning but thee is still something I’m not entirely happy with.
  
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John. steadman says:

Sep 13, 2014 at 5:46 pm

I like them both Robin super.

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 13, 2014 at 5:58 pm
  
  Thanks John
  
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John Marsh says:

Sep 14, 2014 at 3:08 pm

As one who would normally go for the black and white, the deep rusty browns against the dark blues definitely take the interest. If one is only looking at shape and geometry, then the B/W works well, but the subtle dark and rich color wins. A very satisfying photo. It makes one think that perhaps Robespierre might be exiting through the door to ask you a few dangerous questions about your political involvements!

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1. thelightweightphotographer says:
  
  Sep 14, 2014 at 4:05 pm
  
  Thanks John. I do have to admit that I boosted the blue in order to contrast with the brown of the door, so I’m pleased you noticed. Strangely enough I did have to keep stopping to allow people through the door (although they weren’t from the 18th century). I did receive some strange looks though.
  
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