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I don’t know why I’m attracted by doors and windows, but the older or more vividly painted they are the greater chance I’ll be shooting several shots of them. Sometimes that can be a good thing. If you are in a popular wat filled with touri it can take hours for the scene to clear enough for a shot of the Buddha statue. If a set of shuttered windows draws your eye instead, you are free to take your shot; no one ever seems to obstruct that view. There’s never a problem in stopping on the street to shoot an interesting doorway either. Though that does tend to make your fellow touri stop to try to figure out what it was that peaked your interest.
Maybe its nothing more than that years later when you are stuck on what to write about you have a ready-made post all set to go. That works for me.
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thetarotman said:
Thanks for a great post. In my bag, I have a copy of the “Tarot of the 78 Doors,” by Pietro Alligo, illustrated by Antonella Platano. I have been using the Tarot for many years now, and give Readings profesionally.
I love Ms. Platano’s artistic style, but I was especially drawn to the fact that each Card depicts a door, doorway, or gate.
Your post caused me to think of doorways and windows, Metaphysically and Symbolically, but indeed, they are quite popular photo subjects, too.
Thanks, again, for this post. And, of course, this blog with no shortage of delicious-looking men.
Bangkokbois said:
I guess there is a lot of symbolism to doors, maybe that’s part of the allure in photographing them.
thetarotman said:
There is a lot of symbolism in doors. I think I could write a blog post about it.
Bangkokbois said:
I think you should T-man. And are probably a better person to do so than I.
I’ll look forward to reading your post.
thetarotman said:
You can call me Robert, my dear, and thank you for both the comment and compliment.
Actually, today I noticed that my blog had exceeded 3,00 views, so that was my topic for today’s post.
However, I fully agree with you. I fancy myself similar to my fellow Robert, Professor Langdon in the Dan Brown novels.
Have a lovely weekend.
Bangkokbois said:
Okay Robert my dear – but that’s almost as long as thetarotman.
🙂
Congrats on your stats! It’s good to know people are interested in what you are posting about, no?
I’ll keep an eye peeled for your door/window post.
thetarotman said:
It shall be soon. As Peaches stated previously, good writing cannot be rushed. And she is correct.
However, I have found that these last few weeks, I have been waking up in the middle of the night, so I feel that I need to start keeping a notepad and pen next to my bed, to write down what my Inner Muse wishes to tell me.
So, my friend, you shall keep an “opening” for my post on the symbolism of doors and windows, yes?
Glenn said:
I love these things too. They are a bit of a photographic cliche I suppose. But there are so many interesting doorways and windows it would be impossible to not photograph them.
Bangkokbois said:
I always get a kick out of Noom going through the pix I’ve taken when we’ve been out for the day. My door shots bring him up short and I know he’s thinking “Dummy, he missed the rest of the building again.”
Wen Johnson said:
Thoroughly enjoy these photos! Here I was thinking I was one of the few who couldn’t resist taking shots of many of the great doorways/entryways/facades as I walked around various cities in Asia, but especially in Thailand!
(Of course I am loving a lot of the OTHER photos you post, but felt it was time to make a comment to let you know how much I am enjoying your site and SOOOO glad I stumbled onto it a few weeks ago. Will be making another trip to BKK next week so am reading up and finding that even though your journeys and escapades in Thailand have been over a much longer period of time than mine, that many of your experiences and thoughts are so similar to what I have found.)
Thanks for a great site!
Bangkokbois said:
Thanks Wen. And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
However, if you were that guy at Wat Pho who kept blocking my shot of the window ‘cuz he wanted it first, I’ve got a bone to pick with you . . .
(But have a great time in Bangkok next week anyway!)
Wen Johnson said:
Wow! You gave me an idea of something to do which I haven’t done for ages – puttz around Wat Pho and take shots. Thus, I can honestly say that it was NOT me blocking your view.
I like to think of myself as a considerate cameraman, one who can wait for a clear shot. Or just shoot in my head without a camera. Then playback instantly by just reflecting in my mind. Reminds me of some of those smiles and bodies I saw walking around when I didn’t have my camera…
BTW – I DO love the photos you DID capture with a camera and post!
Bangkokbois said:
Thanks Wen – I’ll forgive you for possibly blocking my shot since you are being so nice.
🙂
I like that as crowded as Wat Pho is few touri bother going further in than the Reclining Buddha, so you have a lot of the smaller chapels and courtyards all to yourself. If you haven’t been there, Wat Mahathat is just on the other side of the Grand Palace and is worth wandering around too.
(And I’m always willing to post other people’s Monk Shot!s)