Our Two Sense
Grand Illusion
Posted by Two Sense (Atlantic Shores, United States) on 10 July 2009 in Architecture.
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Lilly : I always think how like a castle this looks when I pass by : secure !
Ronnie : 1015 ? . . is that when it was built ?
Lilly : Don't you get all superior or I'll seize your gold reserves, Ronnie. !
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António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Wouldn't it be a lot more secure with a "beware of the dog" sign?
10 Jul 2009 1:44pm
Tamara Tantrum from Fort Myers, FL, United States
Your two shots always work so well together. Like harmony!
10 Jul 2009 3:22pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
Very nice. The "Security Apartments" leave me feeling less than secure. Maybe its the stenciled sign!
10 Jul 2009 4:13pm
@jeff (aka dogilicious): (from Lilly) The sign is actually stained glass!!
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Thought that 1015 was maybe the time you took the photo, but seizing the gold reserves sounds quite painful, so I will shut up! Brilliantly done!
10 Jul 2009 4:31pm
Barbara from Florida, United States
Perfection in putting these entrances together. I like the look of a castle with the lion heads. Did they name it Security Apartments before or after the bars on the windows?
The coat of arms is quite impressive, I wonder if a member of the Royal family resides there. Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall perhaps.
I'm impressed by what you two come up with.
10 Jul 2009 8:28pm
@Barbara: : (from Ronnie) Not quite Prince Charles . . mine was the doorway of The Hall of the Worshipful Company of Innholders, in College Street, City of London . . but they were incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1514 !
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
The name "Security Apartments" sends the wrong message to me. On top of that, the font used for the signage makes the sign seem somewhat "tacky." On the other hand, ronnie's shot seems completely opposite where it give the impression that you are free to enter and leave at anytime and that there is no worry about the ornate work atop the door. Interesting comparison.
10 Jul 2009 9:26pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I must agree just a bit with Steve... I somehow see the apartments being owned by someone named Scarface or Slasher.... I also am suspicious of what the sign behind the door says... my imagination races...
10 Jul 2009 10:09pm
@Earnest: (from Lilly) The sign behind the door says "Booth Rental Available" if that helps!
Daryl Johnson from Farnham, United Kingdom
"Security Apartments"... lovely name, just sounds so inviting.
10 Jul 2009 10:11pm
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
I am not sure if this is private entrances. The 2 lions and "security" name are not very wellcoming in my eyes. Nice juxtaposition.
10 Jul 2009 10:51pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Is 30...AD or BC? best...jerry
11 Jul 2009 12:17am
Joanna Jenkins from United States
"Security Building". Does it have a "welcome" mat :-)
Great shots!
11 Jul 2009 5:05am
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Good pair! And suggestive signs to make think :)
Also a beautiful building indeed.
11 Jul 2009 5:14am
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
i bet lilly's lions could eat your coat of arms!
(perfect meld!)
11 Jul 2009 5:34am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I love doors, and entrances and windows, above all they catch my attention, this duo is fantastic! Security apartments. Wouldn't that be asking for trouble? Or do they mean the apt. are secure because of special security...lol I hope so 'cause if you're posting apts that belong to the security service, write your will, fast ;)
11 Jul 2009 10:06am
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Beautiful doors and different styles... I prefer right... and maybe a ghost... inside ?
11 Jul 2009 11:07am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
You may have a tough time of it Lilly, I think all the gold has gone to the pawnbrokers along with just about everything else.
12 Jul 2009 10:06am
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Beautifully and seamlessly put together. It is hard to believe these two magnificent dorways aren't actually standing side-by-side.
12 Jul 2009 11:07am
Chris from South Jersey, United States
what a wonderful contrast in doorways......
12 Jul 2009 11:41am
Tracey from Maryland, United States
Hehe! Too funny. I think L is right...that is as close to a castle as we get around here! ;0)
12 Jul 2009 12:55pm
Richard Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Ha ha, the wit in this take is spot on, and I just love the mingling of transatlantic styles.
12 Jul 2009 1:21pm
Pied Crow from Nairobi, Kenya
One of my favorites of your recent work, just makes me smile.
12 Jul 2009 11:08pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Hahaha, touché! This 'Security Apartments' entry looks like you're having a security check yourself! :-D
13 Jul 2009 7:28am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
How immaculately you've combined these two doorways, and what beautiful light and textures. And then there's the wonderful humour, of course...
13 Jul 2009 7:59am
