Thursday Doors: You’ve Got a Friend
fraternal
or identical–
paired support–
transitions
of serendipity and
synchronicity
I made a folder of all my arched door photos and noticed there were a number of paired ones, some identical and some not. I like the Jizo statues (at least that’s what I think they are) on the right steps of the top photo. That’s also a very handsome door.
Two different approaches–the one on the left here is looking for more privacy. On the right they painted their railings to match the door.
These modern doors don’t live up to the wonderful surround–I especially like the faces at the top of the arches.
And here’s a pair of arched windows on a beautiful building in sad disrepair.
I’ve written a shadorma to accompany the doors. And the title? I was listening to JT this morning. He still sounds good.
And, as always, visit Dan Antion the host of Thursday Doors, here to see more doors and share your own.





I didn’t notice the Jizo statues until you pointed them out. So many varied and lovely doors.
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I didn’t notice them until I looked closely at the photo. Or maybe my subconscious did. Sometimes as you know photos reveal what your mind didn’t register at the time.
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I really enjoyed these photos, and generally enjoy your door photos, Kerfe – and your words form such a beautiful duet with the images…
❤
David
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Thanks David. I never realized how photography can help you see more. I’m always seeing the details of doors now.
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I love this song! I made a mix tape for my driving instructor and this was the last song. He got married while instructing me. We had a great time. I passed on my first try. Happiest I ever was. And your door couples are magnificent. Thank you for the them, and the poem too.
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Thanks Manja. It’s one of my favorites as well. Lots of memories associated with it.
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I love these “friend” doors. Maybe they talk to each other.
Those faces over the two bottom sets are wonderful.
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Thanks Merril–yes I love those faces too. I was thinking that they must have some kind of relationship, standing so close for all those years.
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Great take! You are so right. About JT, and also that those modern doors do not live up to their surround. I would love to walk around these neighborhoods with young math students and examine symmetry and geometry.
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Thanks D. I looked up some information about arches and found out they offer better support than square doors. There’s a lot of geometry in architecture.
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I like doors like this the best when they are a little different. Identical, but personalized. I’m not a fan of the modern versions, but so often, that’s all we get.
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Thanks Dan. I think it’s easier to put an intercom system for multiple apartments in a modern door. Landlords are looking to save money–aesthetics mean nothing to them.
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Nice to see these twin doors, each with their own personality!
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Thanks Ingrid. Doors do have their own personalities.
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I believe so!
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I lover your door posts! Every time I see them it reminds me of a story, I heard a long time ago. Somewhere in the UK where all the row houses look the same, they decided to paint the doors different colors so drunk husbands would stumble into the correct door and not accidentally stumble into bed with someone else’s wife. Hahaha
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Also, as much as I love the red-framed glass door, I would feel more comfortable living with their neighbor’s door. My favorite door type is the ones that have the little speakeasy windows.
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I agree, but most apartment doors are glass here, so you can see who is there from the lobby or vestibule. For a private house I would not want a glass door for sure. But many brownstones are broken up into apartments.
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Yes, that makes sense.
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My family once lived on a street where every house was the same. It can be confusing!
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Lovely photos, Kerfe. Admirable.
And I’ve been singing this song lately. It’s on repeat in my head.
Thanks again.
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It’s a wonderful song. Better than ever in fact.
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♥️ 👏
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Marta your door posts are always so beautiful. Every door has its own architecture so marvelously made. Lovely post.
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Thanks Marta. They all have their own beauty.
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Welcome and yes absolutely true 💞💞
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This is a great poem, Kerfe. It goes with the doors beautifully.
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Thanks Robbie. I enjoyed putting it together.
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thanks!
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Beautiful collection of arched doors and windows, Kerfe. I love your poem!
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Thanks Miriam. The doors always spark my imagination.
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The unmatched pairs are rather interesting. They tell good stories
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They do! Thanks.
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I must admit to liking symmetry, Kerfe, the identical twins. 🙂 Beautiful buildings that deserve beautiful doors.
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Thanks Diana. It’s so interesting how each owner provides their own interpretation.
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I agree, and I wonder if they consult. 🙂 Doors are quite interesting.
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Didn’t think about this before, but builders can do much about the kind of connection we have with neighbors!
The left of the first door, is that a reflection of a painting?
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Sorry, I meant to say or a painting …
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I think it’s etched glass, but also reflection.
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