This black-and-white photograph captures an old, narrow wooden shutter door deeply set into a thick, ancient stone wall. The door consists of tall vertical planks of weathered wood, their grain still visible beneath years of sun, rain, and time, giving the surface a gently uneven texture full of small cracks and soft wear. Across the right side stretches a beautiful hand-forged iron strap hinge shaped like a slender tree branch or climbing vine. The dark iron contrasts sharply with the lighter wood and pale stone. Centered on the door hangs a simple iron ring knocker, its circular ring resting against a small decorative backplate. A small, modern padlock—the only clearly recent object—secures everything, threaded through a hasp and staple near the edge. The surrounding wall is built from irregular blocks of limestone or sandstone, each stone varying in size and shape, held together by thick, weathered mortar lines that have softened and receded over centuries. A plain stone lintel rests above the recessed doorway, its edges smoothed by long use. The whole scene carries a hushed, sculptural stillness. Strong tonal contrasts between the bright rough stone, the darker aged wood, and the deep black of the iron create a composition that feels both intimate and enduring, as though the door has guarded its threshold for hundreds of quiet years.

This black-and-white photograph captures an old, narrow wooden shutter door deeply set into a thick, ancient stone wall. The door consists of tall vertical planks of weathered wood, their grain still visible beneath years of sun, rain, and time, giving the surface a gently uneven texture full of small cracks and soft wear. Across the right side stretches a beautiful hand-forged iron strap hinge shaped like a slender tree branch or climbing vine. The dark iron contrasts sharply with the lighter wood and pale stone. Centered on the door hangs a simple iron ring knocker, its circular ring resting against a small decorative backplate. A small, modern padlock—the only clearly recent object—secures everything, threaded through a hasp and staple near the edge. The surrounding wall is built from irregular blocks of limestone or sandstone, each stone varying in size and shape, held together by thick, weathered mortar lines that have softened and receded over centuries. A plain stone lintel rests above the recessed doorway, its edges smoothed by long use. The whole scene carries a hushed, sculptural stillness. Strong tonal contrasts between the bright rough stone, the darker aged wood, and the deep black of the iron create a composition that feels both intimate and enduring, as though the door has guarded its threshold for hundreds of quiet years.

Colour photo of a brick wall abutting a canal, on a day with very high water. There is a small low arch with a white marble surround set in the wall, through which can be seen a couple of seaweed-clad marble steps leading up to a street out of shot; hypothetically giving access from the canal, except the boat that could fit through the arch, especially today, would have to be exceptionally narrow and very low indeed. The bricks in the wall are a crumbling faded terracotta colour, and the water in front is a clear pale turquoise with some small gentle ripples. On the right of the arch is the edge of another building, marked by a pillar of marble with greenery growing up it, and the corner of a shuttered window covered by bottle-green netting. The whole thing feels very improbable and slightly magical, as if this whole setup was designed for and by tiny elves or water spirits - very emblematic of Venice.

Colour photo of a brick wall abutting a canal, on a day with very high water. There is a small low arch with a white marble surround set in the wall, through which can be seen a couple of seaweed-clad marble steps leading up to a street out of shot; hypothetically giving access from the canal, except the boat that could fit through the arch, especially today, would have to be exceptionally narrow and very low indeed. The bricks in the wall are a crumbling faded terracotta colour, and the water in front is a clear pale turquoise with some small gentle ripples. On the right of the arch is the edge of another building, marked by a pillar of marble with greenery growing up it, and the corner of a shuttered window covered by bottle-green netting. The whole thing feels very improbable and slightly magical, as if this whole setup was designed for and by tiny elves or water spirits - very emblematic of Venice.

My photo of a set of wooden doors with decorative metal skylights above them. The architecture is Arabic with horseshoe arches and decorative details. There's also a circular plaque with the double-headed eagle that is the Austrian crest of the Hasburgs as a central focus point.

My photo of a set of wooden doors with decorative metal skylights above them. The architecture is Arabic with horseshoe arches and decorative details. There's also a circular plaque with the double-headed eagle that is the Austrian crest of the Hasburgs as a central focus point.

A brown horse with a warm chestnut coat is peering curiously out of its stable. The stable door consists of long, vertical, translucent plastic strips hanging down like a curtain – the kind often used as fly screens or weather protection in barns. These thick, slightly weathered, semi-transparent strips (light beige to pale greyish) hang closely side by side from the top of the doorway, reaching almost down to the ground. The horse has pushed its head through the middle of them, parting the strips to the left and right like curtains. Only the horse’s head and the very top of its neck are visible between the hanging strips. You can see its white blaze on the forehead. The ears are pricked forward, showing interest or attention. The large dark eye is clearly visible, looking straight toward the camera. The mane is black and slightly tousled. In front of the doorway lies golden-yellow straw bedding, scattered across the ground. The whole scene has a calm, slightly rustic farm atmosphere.

A brown horse with a warm chestnut coat is peering curiously out of its stable. The stable door consists of long, vertical, translucent plastic strips hanging down like a curtain – the kind often used as fly screens or weather protection in barns. These thick, slightly weathered, semi-transparent strips (light beige to pale greyish) hang closely side by side from the top of the doorway, reaching almost down to the ground. The horse has pushed its head through the middle of them, parting the strips to the left and right like curtains. Only the horse’s head and the very top of its neck are visible between the hanging strips. You can see its white blaze on the forehead. The ears are pricked forward, showing interest or attention. The large dark eye is clearly visible, looking straight toward the camera. The mane is black and slightly tousled. In front of the doorway lies golden-yellow straw bedding, scattered across the ground. The whole scene has a calm, slightly rustic farm atmosphere.

View of the Counter Service sandwich shop on West 14th Street in New York. An enormous yellow sign extends from the second to the fourth floor of a building facade, displaying simply the word “SANDWICHES” above a huge black arrow pointing down at a door at sidewalk level. The door is surrounded by frosted glass windows on which the word “Sandwiches” is repeatedly printed in a row. Some of the interior of the shop can be glimpsed through a clear section of the glass. The store is flanked by a Five Guys restaurant and a wine shop, under the upper levels of facades in different architectural styles. Various people stand on the sidewalk waiting for their bus, most notably a woman wearing a long white coat, white headphones, and white sneakers and carrying a black-and-white striped bag. A delivery worker on a bicycle whizzes by in the foreground, fuzzy with motion blur.

My black and white photo of a set of double wooden doors with metal studs and hinge detail inside an alcove with pale grey stones. It has a heavy metal grilled window on each side and an open metal gate. Above the door are the words, Siervas de Jesús de la caridad.

View of the Counter Service sandwich shop on West 14th Street in New York. An enormous yellow sign extends from the second to the fourth floor of a building facade, displaying simply the word “SANDWICHES” above a huge black arrow pointing down at a door at sidewalk level. The door is surrounded by frosted glass windows on which the word “Sandwiches” is repeatedly printed in a row. Some of the interior of the shop can be glimpsed through a clear section of the glass. The store is flanked by a Five Guys restaurant and a wine shop, under the upper levels of facades in different architectural styles. Various people stand on the sidewalk waiting for their bus, most notably a woman wearing a long white coat, white headphones, and white sneakers and carrying a black-and-white striped bag. A delivery worker on a bicycle whizzes by in the foreground, fuzzy with motion blur.

My black and white photo of a set of double wooden doors with metal studs and hinge detail inside an alcove with pale grey stones. It has a heavy metal grilled window on each side and an open metal gate. Above the door are the words, Siervas de Jesús de la caridad.

Apartment door with a makeshift gate and several handwritten informative signs that say things like: Do not disturb No drugs sold here No public restrooms Please knock for deliveries Thieves steal things

Photo of a narrow corridor ending at a door that leads outside, on the street. The light of a street lamp reaches inside, along with blue hints of dawn. Two bicycles are hanging above the door. A grocery carrier, a backpack and some more objects are left aside. Heat and electricity panels, new and old.

Photo of a grand entrance with a flight of stairs up to a metal and glass door with a porch roof and golden fairy lights.

Photo of a grand entrance with a flight of stairs up to a metal and glass door with a porch roof and golden fairy lights.

Photo of the front of a brownstone apartment building, taken from street level looking slightly up and at an angle. Rows of tall rectangular windows reflect a blue sky with clouds and some trees across the way. To the left, steps flanked by iron banisters lead up to a black arched door under an elaborate arched pediment. The window closest to camera is framed by the vivid red leaves of a Japanese maple in the apartment’s front yard. The image is dominated by warm tones of red and brown.

Photo of the front of a brownstone apartment building, taken from street level looking slightly up and at an angle. Rows of tall rectangular windows reflect a blue sky with clouds and some trees across the way. To the left, steps flanked by iron banisters lead up to a black arched door under an elaborate arched pediment. The window closest to camera is framed by the vivid red leaves of a Japanese maple in the apartment’s front yard. The image is dominated by warm tones of red and brown.

A two-story stone building with a steeply pitched roof is shown, appearing to be a storefront or small house. The exterior walls are constructed entirely of irregularly shaped, tan and brown stones. There are four windows visible, two on each floor, each with white frames. A bright blue wooden door is centered on the ground floor, flanked by windows on either side, and a small sign hangs above it. The number "306" is visible above the door. The windows feature curtains and various objects displayed inside, suggesting a lived-in or business space. Small flower boxes are attached beneath some of the windows. The building is situated on a paved road with landscaping visible on the sides. A sign in the right window reads "Barber Styling" in white lettering.

A red front door with art deco style glass panels. A seasonal wreath hangs from a wreath hanger. Some pumpkins are still on the porch to the side of the door.