A friendly looking house, welcoming and not overdone. And you caught it on a sunny day--which makes it all the more beautiful. I love the wooden door, it warms up the whole house!!

Mark, this is such a beautiful shot. It got rich colors and a fine POV and clear and iron fence and snow and sun. It is a wonderful capture indeed. I love it.

These are such elegant decorations, especially in comparison to the appalling tacky blow up Santas and all that c*** that so many folk have here. There is a great feeling of welcome to this entrance to what seens a rather splendid home, and you have made an excellent photo.

Such a wonderful picture my friend, excellent capture....love it.

I for one am thrilled to see you post Mark and while I can understand you feeling hesitant to post unless you can comment I do so enjoy seeing your work. This photo is one that struck me right the moment I saw it as it seems to almost symbolize the image I have in my mind of a perfect holiday season. The large wooden door give one the impression of the warmth inside while the beautiful entry way leading to it is highlighted by green plants. The snow swept off to the side but still in sight adds to the beauty here.

So very very beautiful! WOW!

So elegant with an old world feel to it. I love the contrast of the gray and the warm colors, and the black wrought iron is gorgeous. Wonderful lighting, and I love how the steps hint at snow. I hope everything is OK. Have a safe journey.

marvelous capture!!

Hello Mark:-))))our photo is wonderful!Fantastic building...i love the contrast of the wood with the stone...The door is very beautiful.Thank you for showing us!I love the snow there and it seems sunny day!

Great work! This is so beautiful and the textures and colors you've captured are just perfect, as is your POV.

Gorgeous image well presented great subject great drawing power!!!

Extremely beautiful shot Mark, I can visualize people totally happy coming in and out the door, it has a very loved feel to it. The decorations are still lovely and add warmth to the image. I see the bare branches of a tree in the super reflection and the stone work is really inviting. I sometimes feel very cold about stone work but not with this one. Once again there is that awesome wrought iron that really ties things together for me. Thank you for sharing it, and please post whether you can comment or not, its very comforting to know when you have been here.

Gorgeous photo. Looks like a set of steps that leads a visitor into a big hallway...with a huge staircase and a highly polished bannister...good for sliding down when you are ten:) And a drawing room off to one side...probably with a big heavy pocket door that glides into the wall to admit you and closes quickly to keep the heat from the fireplace in. Your photo evokes all kinds of memories of these lovely, stately homes for me. Well done Mark...hope your "called away" journey is successful.

Lots and lots going on here, object and architecture-wise, Mark, so where do I start? Actually, I can't because all of this ambiance is unfamiliar to me. All I can say is a fine POV, clarity, lighting and textural effects in effect, and a plethora of repetition (steps, iron fence, brick, columns).

Really nice scene and lighting! Excellent shot.

Splendid capture!!

Oh Mark - this is most wonderful! Such a friendly and inviting house! Good to see you around my friend! We ALL miss you! :)

Mark I just want to climb up those steps and knock on that door, because I sense whoever lives there is a kind and caring soul, you took an excellent shot of this and perfect pov. I shall miss you and right now am listening to some classical piano music, the music you love so much. I wish you well and come back safe to us all, and never feel bad if you cannot comment it really is okay, nobody expects that you should do if you just don't have the time. take care hugs Jane xx

Outstanding shot!

Oh wow. This is fantastic, Mark. I love the division of space ... window/door/stairs ... it's balanced, but far from static. I keep seeing more and more in it the longer I look. Wow!

This is a very welcoming doorway even with the snow. You have captured that essence so well. I too miss this site when I'm away and can't wait to get back to it.

A great shot of this very inviting entrance. CC

Marvelous capture,Mark!:)

Cheat away - I can never get enough of your art, whether you're at home or away. Another superb photograph that grabs and hold the attention...

Wonderful image Mark a pleasure to view anddont worry about the commenting the tonal contrasts are a delight as is the colour rendition

I am glad to see a post from you! I hope all is well. This is such a beautiful place and image! Lovely colors and shading! This has such an air of warmth and welcoming from the cold. Winter is beautifully evident in the cold grey stone, the evergreen garland and the snow. But the light and the warm browns of the door, tell of the warmth inside. I love how the light turns the walls around it pink adding to the warm glow of the doorway. Beautiful reflections in the windows and the balls on the gate. Lovely image!

WONDERFUL WORK!

splendid capture !

I simply love the neighborhood you live in. Such beautiful architecture, there simply isn't anything like this built today. I doubt anyone could afford to build something like this. Such a wecoming warm feel despite the cold and the snow .. I'm glad you are posting still, you are missed so much, and this makes up a bit for it, grins.

Wow! A fabulous shot and a lovely place.