I’m happy to still have photos of doors and windows from Grete, as they allow me to take part in both Thursday Doors and Monday Windows; for me, these themes are closely linked. I also have some images from our trip to Norway I will be sharing. Currently, we find ourselves making frequent trips between our home and summer place due to the renovations at our summerhouse, and with all the preparations needed before construction began—especially the extensive tree removal—we now need to chop and stack what’s been cut, which is quite time-consuming as my husband is mainly doing it by himself due to my health issues. The rainy weather isn’t making this task any easier, meaning there’s little opportunity to travel in search of new doors and windows. Hence, I’ve been leaning on my archives.
Walking down a narrow, sloping residential street in Argyroupoli, that is framed by a weathered historic stone building and a newer peach-colored apartment house. I noticed the aged structure has mottled plaster, exposed masonry, wooden doors and windows, a deep stone balcony supported by carved brackets, and an arched ground-floor entrance, this I notice first, while the neighboring home has metal-railed balconies, red roof trim, awnings, satellite dishes, and multiple air-conditioning units. Bicycles, a scooter, potted plants, and a green door add signs of everyday life, contrasting with the crumbling textures and muted beige, gray, and terracotta palette. The low-angle composition emphasizes the close, layered architecture and conveys the character of an old, lived-in Grete neighborhood.
What a treasure trove of weathered doors! The patina and textures on those old stone and wood are so much prettier than the shiny new stuff. It’s good you can lean on the archives during this busy renovation season — hope things go smoothly at the summerhouse!
We are trying to clear the yard from the chopped trees, it seem endless task
These old doors and weathered walls carry a character that modern architecture can rarely reproduce. Your photographs beautifully preserve not just buildings, but the memory and everyday life embedded in them.
Thank you Vijay
Just laden with character, Ritva xx
Thanks Jo
I too loved the weathered doors in Crete, and I just calculated to my disbelief that it was exactly 20 years ago! Thanks for reminding me, and beautiful pics!
Time flies…
Superb gallery, Ritva. I am always drawn to well-worn and weathered doors. These are fantastic. I love the colours of the walls’ patina. So authentically rustic.
Thanks, I try to keep my photos natural
You are welcome, Ritva.
Through your photography, you bring these old weathered doors to life. Beautiful.
These buildings and doors are timeworn but beautiful. They have a character earned through the years, and you captured that very well. I love the photo you featured. The composition is perfect. Its an amazing little scene that I fell drawn into. Well done!
Run down is a great look in photos
👌🏻 Those doors have such character! Great images!
I love weathered doors. These are awesome!