I have to agree with your assessment.
This #sevendayoutside goal was a little trickier than it seemed when I started it lol
My head felt like it was on a swivel looking for the various elements and had to raid the archives too :-)
I used to love the Doors/Gateways i the middle east hen I visited - I was fascinated by how ornate and really detailed they were, and it intrigued me, always wondering what lay behind them.
The houses or building itself could be completely dilapidated but the doors were always masterpieces.
You are right they do spend a lot of time and money decorating gateways in the Middle East. Very ornate entrances. They are portals to who knows what? :-)
For me definitely the old and distressed blue gate. Every scratch can tell its own story. The new one may look more beautiful at the moment, but it had no "soul" yet.
I agree, the dark marks around the handle alone show the many 1,000's of times the gate has been opened.
Soulless, yes this is the thing with many new things.
The blue one has so much more depth and character. It has a story that is obviously quite old.
The new portal seems overblown with it's own importance. Just my opinion. :-)
I love the charm of the first one, and the 2nd is very grand! Much too different to compare. And you completed your 7 day goal! Congrats!
I have to agree with your assessment.
This #sevendayoutside goal was a little trickier than it seemed when I started it lol
My head felt like it was on a swivel looking for the various elements and had to raid the archives too :-)
I used to love the Doors/Gateways i the middle east hen I visited - I was fascinated by how ornate and really detailed they were, and it intrigued me, always wondering what lay behind them.
The houses or building itself could be completely dilapidated but the doors were always masterpieces.
You are right they do spend a lot of time and money decorating gateways in the Middle East. Very ornate entrances. They are portals to who knows what? :-)
A hard choice .. I like them both.
They both have interesting features. I agree.
For me definitely the old and distressed blue gate. Every scratch can tell its own story. The new one may look more beautiful at the moment, but it had no "soul" yet.
I agree, the dark marks around the handle alone show the many 1,000's of times the gate has been opened.
Soulless, yes this is the thing with many new things.
both are cool but I have to say I prefer the old one myself
The blue one has so much more depth and character. It has a story that is obviously quite old.
The new portal seems overblown with it's own importance. Just my opinion. :-)
I could not have said it better
I would say the blue one @molometer. It looks very similar to the doors to our garage in our mews. 😁
You should take a photo and enter it into this challenge. :-)
Good idea @molometer. I'll try and remember to take a picture while the weathers good again. 😁
Poto very beautiful, I am interested to see it
Thank you for popping in. :-)
I like them both distinctly.
Thanks Paul, they are both pretty distinct. :-)