Ornate Entry

April 10, 2010

East Door, Flavel House

I love the wood, but I think the checkerboard glazed or painted tile is a bit much. What do you think? I don't know if the checkerboard is the original design or a later addition. I did not go back to see exactly how it was made, but there are a few cracks and chips on the tile, and the color is on the surface. You don't notice the pattern at all from street level, because it's quite a few feet up a hill from the street.

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Theme Day: Red

Astoria, Oregon ~ March 31, 2010

Two Red Doors

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day.

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Astoria Column: The door at the top

This image is fifth in a current series on the Astoria Column. Here is the door that greets all who have climbed the steps to the top. Although it's pretty basic and functional, it does have some charm. I like the wood panels, and I'm glad to be greeted by something other than a flat, characterless, steel door. And it has a message: "You made it! Step through and see what lies beyond. It will be worth the trouble."