Hi folks,
This week for Norm’s 2.0 Thursday Doors Challenge I am back in Montreal’s alleys again where I spotted something unusual, a “door within a garage door”. Not quite sure how well it works or if it works at all but I felt it was worth sharing.
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Those doors used to be very common at gas stations, when the mechanics would also be running out to pump your gas, check your oil and clean your windshield. Ha – those days are long gone. If you’re old enough, you might remember driving over the little hose that would ring a bell inside. That told him to put the wrench down and go help that customer.
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Thanks for the information Dan. I do remember the little hose at the gas station ( I’m not that old but not that young either) but had never seen a door like that before. Also this is the garage door of a private home but who knows what purpose it serves to them.
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That’s weird to see on a private home. I just assumed old business.
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How do you manage to find these old doors, but interesting for a capture? (!) A lot of history behind this door here:)
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I love alleys! Montreal has a ton of them. I have seen very little of them at this point, I am just getting started. My next photography project will be all about Montreal’s alleys, good and bad ones. Thanks for your comment, I truly appreciate you took the time to do so.
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I always have time for art! Looking forward to the next alleys:)
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Thanks
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I love the detail in this image. The ‘crazy’ paving reminded me of a house we renovated in the mid-eighties. We used old Liscannor slate (huge heavy stone slabs) in our front garden to make a patio. They came off the roof of my parents house when they re-roofed. Your photo looks like a painting, beautiful.
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Thank you so much Jean! Such a great idea to use old stones to renovate and give them a new life. Would have loved to see it. Thanks for commenting.
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If I can find a photo in my suitcase full of them, I’ll use it in a post.
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That would be a great idea 😀
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Great textures.
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Thanks
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The distressed look is neat. Did not notice the inset door at all till you mentioned it.
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I know, a little unusual.
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A very interesting shot…full of texture and intrigue! A new follower here…watching for more inspiration.
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Thank you so much!
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You see this a lot on big heavy doors in Europe. It saves them from having to heave-ho the big heavy door, when they have to go in and out a lot! PS I like that broken up driveway too and JEAN I want to read that post about the slates from the roof!
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Thank you so much for stopping by and to leave a comment, i do appreciate it a lot.
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Your quite welcome!
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Another great find. That slab in front of the door(s) has definitely seen better days.
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Very true!
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Love this distressed look, as long as it’s not my garage door. 🙂
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😂 I guess I feel the same way
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