A door and a courtyard, Lucca, Tuscany by suresh_krishna

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 10, 2004

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While wandering around Lucca, I spotted this interesting, ornate door. Beyond that half open door lay a courtyard. I did not step in but the courtyard had me intrigued! Medieval towns are full of surprises!! I wonder what the inscription 'IHS' on the arch means. Has it some religious significance or is it simply the initials of the owner? Any comments?

Comments (27)

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Sekadhar

7:03AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

I don't know why but I always like doors and windows...This is perfect one! Excellent done:))!!!

gwfa

7:26AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

beautiful colours & depth; plates are telling stories....

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electric

7:39AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

excellent shot, nice doors and paint colors..

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kansas

7:57AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Excellent shot. Wonderful woodwork door. Inviting courtyard. I would have been tempted to step in to look around.

ilutegija

8:26AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

yes, know about medieval towns, living in one of them:) very inviting image!

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Enmos

8:42AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Beautiful shot, love the subtle colors and the door ofcourse !! Excellent !!

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SoulSearcherr

9:19AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

wow..what I would give to be there

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masterst

9:26AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

a excellent shot and a great work relating to crafts

koakiss

9:37AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

I like also much the old doors. This one is really splendid!!! Excellent photograph!!!

pimbotin

9:50AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

I'm unable to answer your question... Anyway these old stones are still so pleasant to look at that we can accept a bit of mystery... Your shots loook more and more professional every day... I'll vote for this one...

soulofharmony

10:49AM | Wed, 10 November 2004

wowwwww lucca... how stunning amazing angle of shot..sublime work... adore this.. will be showing my neighbours from lucca... :) thanks for sharing.:)

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NODROG69

12:03PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Wonderful image ~ that glimpse through the doorway into the courtyard is very tantalising.

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sossy

12:23PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

a real surprising entry! awesome door and POV! wonderful tones of color! thanks for sharing!

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CarlosM

1:15PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Wonderful! Majestic! Impresive! You have had the same difficulty I find everywhere: here and there are always scaffolds, cranes, traffic signals and I don't no what... spoiling the shot. Oh, Lord! Is it the same in the north of Europe or is it only in our meridional countries? Anyway: Wonderful! Majestic! Impresive!

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MOOOW

1:19PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Excellent shot!!!so beautiful color and scene!!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

2:11PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Fantastic capture ! Like it so very much. I think the inscription means "Jesus Christ".

clarita

3:16PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

ciao Sures !!! IHS could be : I Hate School but i believe more probable : Iesus Hominum Salvator (Latin: Jesus, Savior of Men) HUGS, Clara

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Akinom

3:40PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

What a precious find and so brilliantly captured! A gem! Love the details on the door and the colour tones! Yes, they are right... IHS stands for Jesus Christ.

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jgeorge

3:50PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

The sweet taste of my Country!

ambra2000

4:23PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Hi my dearest friend!More another masterpiece!Excellent image!Amazing shot!This photograph is fantastic! Attractive portal but above all.. this is a marvellous shot!! Magnificent this open main entrance from which is foreseen the yard! Wonderful the details and the colors! Suresh you are large!! Have an artistic eye and an extraordinary talent! For me is always an immense one please to be able to admire your masterpieces! V!Ciao my dearest friend! I wish you a good day! A large embrace and an affectionate greeting:-))

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Corwin13

4:46PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Very beautiful door! Did you make some photos in this courtyard?

b2amphot

5:01PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

Great capture of a beautiful entrance way... such warm colors. The IHS is intriguing... aside from the obvious I have no idea.

logiloglu

5:56PM | Wed, 10 November 2004

a wonderful photography. excellent done. !!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!

cynlee

12:19AM | Thu, 11 November 2004

i do luv old doors... this one is fantastic & so inviting!! super image!! :]

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Krystie

5:19PM | Thu, 11 November 2004

I love the old doors and thank you for your excellent capture! :)

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chantal-france

11:46AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

I love this entrance : very nice colours and architecture. The POV is beautiful with this open door providing depth to yu wonderful shot. Beautiful, Suresh!

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