Doors and windows serve many purposes
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There are windows for the view
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some with drapery
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other windows are the view such as Gaudi’s Casa Batló in Barcelona.
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Doors are there to keep out both people and the elements
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Some are large and imposing
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Some doors and windows are shuttered against the elements
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Some shuttered for privacy
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others to stop the blinding light.
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As summer approaches the shutters start to open
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with some windows designed to catch the sun making the stain glass vibrant
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or allowing light to enter.
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Windows and doors come in all shapes and sizes
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Some surrounded by ivy
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Others are good for climbing through
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and some are the windows to the soul.
In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
About Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
Oh the mood in each photo – great original captures and each one had a vibe all their own!
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I agree – amazing how windows and doors can exhibit such diversity.
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What an awesome collection and eye for capturing the perfect shot, sequencing it and captioning – fantastic 🙂
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Love these doors and windows – your photos capture so many aspects of looking in or out, being contained or effervescent. especially nice: The woman looking pensive, the little guy meditating, the white room shielded from light, the high ceiling framing light in circles and squares. A charming collection, Irene.
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Thank you Sharon. You’ve picked most of my favourites also but the little fellow meditating is probably my favourite.
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He is adorable. Appears to have a sixth sense of grace.
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Thanks for playing this week. 😀
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Thanks for putting up with my poor reading skills.
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