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He-Man and I went back to Santa Barbara, CA for a long week-end to celebrate our wedding anniversary at the end of March. While out and about I photographed a couple of doors, and a gate.
Reagan Ranch Center
This post is part of the weekly challenge Thursday Doors hosted by Dan Antion over at https://nofacilities.com/
Head on over there to see more doors from around the world or join the craze and add a door or two of your own. 😊
I’m out photographing wildflowers and I hope waterfalls today so I’ll be late responding to your comments and visiting your posts, but I’ll get there.
more to come…
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Love the last one ❤
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Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.
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Oh I really enjoyed this post
I love the light emitting in the third doors, the second door is my fav as the house behind it looks really interesting – and the first photo – well the way you angled the steps and walkway – and the contrast with black door – made it so inviting.
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Thank you so much, Yvette! Blue hour is my favorite time of day and night.
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Awesome additions for your collection!
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Lovely! The last one with light inside is my favorite.
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Thank you so much, Jennie!
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful photos, Deborah! I am especially drawn to the first one.
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Thank you so much, Brenda!!
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Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos, Deborah. I haven’t been to Santa Barbara since 1980. good to see it’s still beautiful.
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It has become a favorite place for a week-end get-away when we want some beach time, birding, and hiking. Kayaking is a bonus. Next time we’ll take our own kayak rather than renting one.
Thanks for hosting and giving us door and architecture lovers a place to land and share. The community here is wonderful.
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I remember biking along the waterfront. It was such a pleasant place to stay.
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Deborah, these are beautiful doors. I got a kick out of your placement of your copyright on the stair. The hen and chick plants on that one are amazing — they’re growing so thickly. Hugs.
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PS: Belated wishes for a happy anniversary. It looks like you had a lovely day.
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Thank you!🥰
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Thank you so much, Teagan! 🤗
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The firs photo of the black door is unusual. I like the subtle detail and that it is a shiny black. Around here people sometimes have matte black front doors and I don’t get why. So uninviting. [Did I just answer my own question?]
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LOL! I think you did. I’ve always loved a satin or glossy finish black door with brass hardware. I love the kick, and hand plates they use a lot in the UK. At my old house I put kickplates on a few of the doors, but I haven’t here.
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I like the second one best, love the composition would make lovely painting.
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Thank you so much!! Hum, now you’ve inspired me to try to paint it, well drawing it will be the biggest challenge for me. 😊
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Art challenges are good for us…
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Such grand entrances Deborah. The doors express something of the character and background to the one who dwells therein.
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They do! It’s fun to wonder about that too.
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I especially like the second one, not primarily for the door but for the entire look. Happy belated anniversary! I just got back from southern California as well. Had some lovely family time and a wonderful trip to Descanso Gardens.
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Thank you so much, Janet! It won’t be long now before I see you! I’m already wondering what I need to pick up from the grocery store for you? We’ll talk soon! 🥰
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Looking forward to it. Just get whatever you want to make. I like most things. 🙂
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Lovely photos, Deborah. They are rich in detail with wonderful light.
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Thank you so much, John! Blue hour my favorite time of the day and evening!
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Happy Anniversary, Deborah!!! I can only imagine the many doors that you opened since you were married. As I look back, every door Don and I entered created unforgettable memories. I love doors – they symbolize opportunity, adventure, or even mystery, inviting us to explore new experiences. Your photos are wonderful doors that I would love to enter!!!
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rebecca! Here’s to many more doors opening for us! 🥂
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Happy Anniversary Deborah! Looks like a great destination for relaxation and fun! I especially like the photo of the gate. Looks peaceful to me. Look forward to your next adventure!
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Thank you so much, Jill! We like the beach, hiking, and birding there. We’re planning to go again come winter. 😊
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Wonderful door photos, Deborah, and I hope you’re having fun amidst the wildflowers and waterfalls.
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Thank you so much, Jet! It was a tough hike to the falls for me. I suffer from elevation sickness and the older I get the worse it gets. It was worth it though. The flowers are at peak now and gorgeous.
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Such nice light in the last photo. All beautiful shots! Congratulations too 😊
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Thank you so much, Belinda!! 🥰
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Belated, congrats!
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Thank you so much, Gordon!!
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The door mat at the first door is my favorite detail. It complements the door perfectly.
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I thought so too! I love a good door mat. I change mine quite a few times throughout the year to match the season or holiday.
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Santa Barbata is a wonderful place to visit for a celebration. (Or, for that matter, every occasion.) Nice and warm in the southern Californian sun. Congrats with your wedding anniversary, Deborah!
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I agree, Peter! Thank you so much!!
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A belated happy anniversary to you.
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