Monday, August 13, 2012

Old Storm Door

Screen Door, Old Farm House, Village of Lewisburg, Ohio
  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved  (Velvia slide film)


A weathered screen comes loose from a storm door to reveal a second door within. Fortunately the screen has been repaired since I made this photograph, but I like this image as a glimpse of the old farm house's rough charm. This house in Ohio has been resilient over time... it is more than 150 years old... that's older than my straw hat and overalls.


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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    quel secret se cache derriere cette porte, mystère

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  2. GinnieAugust 13, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Anything that old in America is really old, Doug, for sure! This image reminds me of a "wheel within a wheel." :)

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  3. JoeAugust 13, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I wonder if the hole in the screen was used as access by a beloved family pet.

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  4. yzAugust 13, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    excellent framing and detail

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  5. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 13, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    A door within a door, beautifully framed, natural and full of character.

    Like your sense of humour too Doug!

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  6. BirdmanAugust 13, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    ... and it looks to have been kicked shut a few times too. I know the feeling. I live in a 200 year old farmhouse.

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  7. BirdmanAugust 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Almost forgot. GREAT shot!

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  8. PhotoAttractionAugust 13, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Great textures!

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  9. VISU...ELLE PHOTOGRAPHYAugust 13, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    I love beautiful wood texture of the barn door. The faded colors still have a long life, even if the storm door is somewhat damaged

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  10. VictoriaAugust 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Very nice picture and textures.

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  11. London CallerAugust 13, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Door in door and frame in frame.
    Would a broken screen help to speed up the door opening process?
    Left hand on the outer doorknob; right hand on the inner door.
    Faster than my auto-gate!

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  12. john4jackAugust 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    marvelous composition and great textures

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  13. ChristopherAugust 14, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely texture and character in this shot Doug. Your trademark wit is always an added bonus. :-)

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  14. Traveling HawkAugust 15, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    The screen was used for mosquitos, we still use such screens on windows. I like the piece of curtain behind. A complex photo, Doug, I can asked myself some questions about the house and its owners.

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  15. franzAugust 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    beatiful textures and colours, doug, and a wistful sense of nostalgia!

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  16. RIZALENIOAugust 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Still standing the test of times. A photo that tells a thousand stories.

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  17. georgeAugust 17, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    ...but not as old as your camera! ....just jokin'

    It has a subtle ambience that tells the story succinctly

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  18. Mike BlanchardAugust 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    What a great find and what terrific vision. Love the textures and the colors and the subtle discovery of the door inside. Very nice!

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  19. rianAugust 22, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    nice capture.. for the length of time it served, it's about time it gets repaired.. :)

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  20. DomLOrthaAugust 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Nice detail, perfectly composed.
    Have a nice day.

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