Stained Glass House Number
Photographer: MarieMcC of Alexandria Daily Photo. Taken in June 2006. This doorway is in Southeast Washington DC.
Red Door
Photographer: MarieMcC of Alexandria Daily Photo. Taken in June 2006. This doorway is in Alexandria VA.
Colonial Style
Stone dogs are sometimes seen on the steps of Alexandria doorways. Also note the miniature sailboat on the lintel (easier to see in the larger size; click on the photo to view). The homeowners are no doubt sailing enthusiasts, but this is also Captain’s Row, where many 16th century ship’s captains once resided. Photographer: MarieMcC of Alexandria Daily Photo. Taken in June 2006. This doorway is in Alexandria VA.
Welcome Home
Bouquets on the door are a decorative touch on private homes, often seen in this area. Photographer: MarieMcC of Alexandria Daily Photo. Taken in June 2006. This doorway is in Southeast Washington DC.
English National Opera
Doors to the English National Opera. Photographer: Ham of London Daily Photo.
Welcome
When taking pictures for Alexandria Daily Photo, I’m often torn between showing the entire building or honing in on the detail. For that reason I’ve started this blog, which will feature only doorways, a favorite subject of photographers everywhere. Photographer: MarieMcC of Alexandria Daily Photo. Taken in June 2006. This doorway is in Southeast Washington DC.
Copyright
All posts on this blog are by MarieMcC unless otherwise noted and copyrighted under a Creative Commons Attribution, Noncommercial, No Derivative Works License. Attribution should be to Marie McC or the photographer noted under the photo with a link to Doorways Around the World.
Marie McC Travel Net
Tips on travel writing, travel photography, cross cultural sensitivity and more at Marie McC Travel Net.Travels in India
Discover the majesty, monuments and culture of Rajasthan from Delhi to the Taj Mahal in a monthlong trip at India Travels.Recent Comments
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Travels in Ghana
From Accra to Sirigu, visit the towns and villages of Ghana. See the people, the crafts and wildlife of a three-week trip in 2009 at Travels in Ghana.Travels in Mexico
Explore a handful of towns and villages and examine artifacts from an ancient civilization in Veracruz, Mexico on The Road to Veracruz.
African Village Life
A Returned Peace Corps Volunteer reminisces about life in a West African village at A Handful of Memories.
