Chicago Doors: Arabesque by auntietk

Photography • Architecture • posted on Oct 25, 2009

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I loved this doorway as I was walking up on it, and made sure I got some good head-on shots of it. The asymmetrical shape was so unusual! This is a good advertisement for taking shots from different angles, though. The straight on shots were WAY boring.

Comments (35)

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onnetz

10:46PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Nice piece of architecture. I'm sure that gave the builder a few headaches.

frankie96

10:50PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

One of a kind for sure...and a great POV...

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Faemike55

10:55PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

I love this doorway! Great shot!

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danapommet

11:23PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Just a regular door BUT what marvelous opening. Awesome detail work around the opening. Well spotted and super POV. Dana

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wysiwig

11:28PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Wonderful capture. The 1920s or 1930s by the look of it. The wrought iron fence just adds to the overall artistic feel. We still have a few like this in Los Angeles but it's a constant battle.

MrsLubner

11:32PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

The pov is exceptional. It gives character to the doorway and presents the wrought iron beautifully.

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bmac62

11:47PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

Well said,...shoot five or six different angles. You've reaped a fine payoff that proves your point. What a beautiful feature. Turn of the century stone cutters outdid themselves here. Unfortunately, craftsmen capable of this work in the USA are gone:-(

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Chipka

11:51PM | Sun, 25 October 2009

I love this. The angle is perfect. I tend to score most of my shots at an angle. Head on just doesn't turn out right for me. When I saw this, I immediately thought that you took it in a swanky part of Agara (but alas, Agara is a fictional place, but they do have doors like this, usually with catalpa leaves carved into them...but that's a long ramble for another time.) I love the details and the Old World look of this. The fence does add just an extra bit of atmosphere! Fantastic!

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beachzz

12:04AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

Yep, I got the straight on shot and didn't like it a bit--next time I'll listen to auntie!!

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RayDekker

12:32AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

This is a very unique entrance arch. But I do so love the detail on it though. Very good capture Tannie!

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Katraz

2:11AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

I agree this is a wonderful entrance, the detail is impressive.

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emmecielle

3:27AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

Fantastic capture! :)

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cfulton

3:36AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

Great POV, adds so much to the image! Cheers, Clive

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durleybeachbum

3:59AM | Mon, 26 October 2009

This reminds me of the sad loss of a terrace of houses in Wimborne, a town very near me. They all had these entrances, in pairs, and i never thought to take pics as they would always be there. Alas..razed to the ground for a modern block of flats. Anyway, this is a terrific pic, and I love the earth tones.

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