Doorways - Daily Photo theme day
I'm taking a break from my Friday Mexican food posts for today because on the first of every month the Daily Photo group has a theme day. Here is a photo of a doorway at Balboa Park depicting the Spanish missionaries that came to the area. Go door-to-door to see all of the fabulous doorways of the world by clicking on a number below.1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 -24 -25 -26 -27 -28 -29 -30-31 -32 -33 -34 -35 -36 -37 -38 -39 -40 -41 -42-43-44
posted by at Friday, September 01, 2006
21 Comments:
This is beautiful! I like the drawing (?) on the wall!
Interesting Felicia, doesn't seem suited to San Diego, but I see it's Spanish influence.
wow! such beauty!!
thanks for showing us this grand entrance :)
"Go door to door. . ." You are so clever! I love the blud octogons with the kings crosses in them on these doors. The mural seems like it might be carved. Is it? Thanks Felicia,
-Kim
Wow, that's crafty.
Thanks for showing us.
Fabulous! Love this one.
I have no logical reason to say this, but these doors make me want chocolate!
I love the carving.
Really exceptional door for your choice. I love the beautiful colours!
Magnificent! Love the color!
intricate work and designs on the doors.. work of art. a beauty!
Such a good choice. It speaks of your city's heritage, workmanship and religion.
I love all the illustrations around the door! Beautiful shot!
The door is so symmetrical. The intricate design surrounding the door emphasizes that quality. You provided a nice frame for your door!
Very ornate.
How exotic!
wwooww, one of the most beautiful doorways I saw. I like the drawings, they give a special touch to the entrance.
Greetings from Perú
oops i guess we forgot to post for theme day
Watch how the indian parents seems confident leaving their kid going to the missionary...
OK, stop your moanin, Chris, and see how that door is beautiful !
Thank you all for your very nice comments. This Daily Photo theme day was very successful - lots of excellent doorways. About this door, I think it is carved stone and shows a bit of San Diego history.
Felicia, the carvings are very interesting... can you tell us what each drawing represents.
I cannot say for sure, but I think Chris has the right idea. My interpretation is: from the top we see the ship that represents the Spanish exploration of the area, the birds representing peace and tranquility (although the reality is that it wasn't so peaceful). The right panel shows native peoples sharing food and maybe sharing native crafts (the basket) they are looking on to the left panel where a priest is blessing and welcoming the native child into the church. What is your interpretation?
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