Thank you Sofia, for opening the Doors for us this week.
A door. It tells us something before we enter, or exit, doesn’t it?
And what it tells us is relative to our character, our imagination, and the story we might try to tell without telling. Bryce Canyon is an expert at that.

It is funny to me that the padlock on this old mining shack in the Grand Canyon is a mere suggestion. Would you yank on it too? It doesn’t hurt to double check, does it?

Of course I don’t always try the door because it would be trespassing. That said, my nosy self will look through the slats to see the secret garden on the other side. Or knock. We can always knock.


Doors. They are such a profound way of saying, join us as in Porto’s Cathedral or stay as in the famous Livaria Lello.


And what about places that say...keep going there is more to see? I love those doors.

Some may debate what a true door should look like. Well…leave your ego at the door, because in my neck of the woods, a door can be as simple as finding your way.

A door. It can be a place for “No Boys Allowed“. You do remember those days? Maybe you prefer an open door policy. The way we approach a door is truly reflective of our character, isn’t it?
And what if a door seems to be coming and going? What if it looks like the beginning of something grand, or fear of the unexpected?
And what if you just go?
What if?

Wind Kisses, Donna

The last pic….enter into uncertainty
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Yes. Lots of interpretations. Thank you.
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I love your variety and creativity. The hand door knob is unique!
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Thank you Nora. I loved the door knocker.
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As always Donna, thoughtful,creative and beautifully shown. Great to see your name pop up!
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This is a delightful post Donna with a mix of beautiful images, wise words, and insights (dare I say doors) into our psyche.
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Thank you, Brad. I appreciate you getting it.
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😊
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What a great response Donna! So well said in narrative and images. So good to have you posting in LAPC again.
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When I can, I will. I have to say it’s been nice to see so many friends. It’s been over a year, and so many I love are still here
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I love nature’s doorways, Donna! Beautiful words and images!
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Thank you. We are always alike in that realm of life. Nature…
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Donna, these are such great doors. They are certainly not your average doors. So glad you’re back! 🙂 xxx
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Trying to think of out of the box. And it’s what my brain interprets.
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I have one doorway from my visit to Toozigut that I thought of when I saw your first picture. Your pictures are star quality, Donna. 🙂
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Wow, these are very cool. You’ve been missed.
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Thank you so much for stopping in Dawn
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Love your take on this Donna, the rock ones are fantastic.
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Thank you. I love what sometimes feels like the unknown.
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that lock with the rusted heart hole was my fav – but such a great post
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Thank you. To think I DID NOT stage it is even more fun. I think there must have been another photographer ahead of me.
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hahah – yes! and wishing you a great week
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Ooh, what to pick? The heart-shaped stone balanced on the lock is a favourite. The stunning photo in Porto Cathedral too. So many what ifs, Donna. I always have my nose pressed up at that gap in a fence xx
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We just can’t help ourselves. So much to appreciate in this world.
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Wonderful post. The canyons are perfect. The last shot, with the hinged door on the beach, is my favorite. Tells a story.
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I was hoping others would feel that the gate told a story. Thank you Marie.
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A wonderful collection of entrances, Donna! That’s quite a door knocker, a hand and a ball! My favorite, though is your last entrance, the arch with the gate hanging askew.
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I love that you included natural doors as well as manmade! Bryce looks stunning as always and that last shot is intriguing 🙂
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Thank you Sarah. Yes, Bryce always brings what we are looking for.
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Well Donna, I was working on my iPhone using Jetpack yesterday and apparently none of my comments went through 😡 so here I am again (or not!). Repeating myself, it always brings me a smile when I see your name pop up and today is no exception. I loved your response (as usual) and your creative approach to the challenge. All of your images and thoughts are wonderful but my favorite is the lock with the heart. That is just so perfect! Thanks for joining us this week – hopefully to be the norm rather than the exception.
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You’re the best! I think a comment did come through. For some reason my site picks and chooses what comments to approve.
I always appreciate your thoughts. I have loved tiptoeing in. I love to write and to have a place for my thoughts. I do feel rusty even though I still journal.
Thank you so much, Tina. I was just talking with my mom yesterday telling her how I enjoyed and missed this community.
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Love these doors! 😊
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Thank you. Always fun to search for doors.
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These are amazing, Donna.
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Thank you Rupali. Nice to see you. Thank you for visiting.
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Inspiring as always. It’s so lovely to see you here, Donna. Your post flows softly but determined. That last photo is amazing.
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It’s such a delight to read your posts again. You have a wonderful way with words, not to mention the photos to accompany them. I had to laugh at the padlock, it looks exactly like the one I threw in the bin yesterday having removed the shed it once was attached to.
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What a joy to see your images and hear your wind kisses!
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Great great selections. Very well done.
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Each door opens wanderings and thoughts.
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Love your interpretation of ‘doors’ and what a wonderful series of examples, especially the last image, well, that’s a very interesting doorway.
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Loved this.
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