***NOTE: I have re-posted this with easier downloading this time.
While visiting Tallinn, Estonia I became especially fond of the doors in that city. Each one seemed to be entirely different than the next. So much character. I found myself snapping pictures of a few of my favorite doors and then it became kind of a game. We would walk and discover and see and shop and walk and walk and walk … and when a door stood out to me, the camera went up to my face. As I was doing this, I saw in my mind’s eye the end result, which is this –
I’m putting this in a frame in our home office because it reminds me of a wonderful experience, and it’s a fun collection of color and texture that inspires me.
I am reminded of something I’ve heard from home decorators and organizers: Surround yourself with things that you love or things that you use. That’s all you need. The rest is unnecessary.
In the unlikely event that one of my readers may want this print too, I’m including it here in a few sizes. Just right-click on the size you want & save the image to your computer. Then upload it to your favorite online print shop.
11×14 – click here.
8×10 – click here.
5×7 – click here.
Applying this concept to your own photography, can you find a collection of things on your next trip, in your town, or even in your home? I’d love to hear what you’ve done or what you plan to do.
I love doors too!! When I went to Mexico 2 summers ago, I saw some of the most amazing doors, so this trip there I will be taking lots of door shots. Thanks for the inspiration
Thank you for sharing this with us, my chance of getting anywhere as interesting as finland are nill. But I do have something to look for on my next outing admittedly closer to home, it might not be beautiful doors but I’ll find something.
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. I love this picture. Doors have always been fascinating to me.
The doors are beautiful! I didn’t even know the country Estonia existed until my parents got new neighbors who were from there. We live in such a big world!
OH thank you, I have done this with other places I have been, just love IT !!
LOVE this idea…I’m always taking pictures of collections of things I like, now to just get them all organized and into a frame to display them!
Thank you Becky! I did the same thing when I went to Ireland last year. They also have the most amazing and unique doors.
this is great Becky! We’re headed to Florida….I’ll be on the lookout for a vacation collection. Thanks for the always wonderful inspiration.
so neat! I am getting ready to go on the worldwide photowalk with my 10 year old son. I love this idea to make something to put in his room of his pictures taken that day.
love the inspiration here. and your generous spirit- I’m thankful for that too.
This is absolutely spectacular! And it is so kind of you to share with everyone!!
WOW! I love it. You are so creative and have a great eye. This is such an inspirational piece with the concept of opening doors, too. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful collection. So much character. Thanks for sharing
What an amazing way to remember the trip! I LOVE this idea, and once again may have to copy you! Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right? BTW…spent my morning spray painting anything that would sit still….love all of the color!
Thanks for sharing your amazing work! I’m seriously so excited to get this printed and hang it in my home as well. We’re a family on a budget so it’s even sweeter that you are just letting us enjoy this artwork as well! Just found your blog a few weeks ago and am loving it!!!
I love the picture and want to make one. What program did you use? How do I create something similar with the pictures of doors I took in the UK?
I’ve been reading your blog on and off for a few months now and this post absolutely inpired me to comment. I LOVE IT! You have an amazing eye for capturing things that others don’t even think to photograph. Thnaks for inspiring me to pick up my camera more often!
thank you for sharing as the doors are stunning
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I passed it along to my college friend who emigrated from Estonia with her family when she was a child. She goes back to this very town often, and was thrilled to see the photos. She is an interior designer, and is now following your blog!! Thanks!
Love these doors! It’s something I’m always drawn to photograph too! Thank you for sharing the prints!
Thanks. I seen posters done this way for Washington, DC and Williamsburg, VA. I think it is a wonderful idea. Good Work!
I took a lot of pictures of doors in Savannag – this is a really great idea!!! Thanks for sharing
It is my husband’s 50th birthday next week and although we have organised a big family gift, I was looking around for something small (not expensive!!) to give him. The doors of Tallin is perfect as his father’s family is from Estonia and we have never been lucky enough to travel there.
Thanks Becky, you solved my problem!
Becky
Just wanted to thank you for the great picture of the doors. I printed it out in the
8×10 size and it is beautiful. I went to Marshall’s last night to look for a frame and
the first one I saw as I turned down that aisle was the frame for me. I love, love
Marshalls. It is a brushed silvery frame with a little texture on the outside and the
middle. I chose a little bit larger frame than the picture with a small mat. I LOVE
it…………………Thanks for sharing.
Robyn V.
I did this with the photos of doors I took in Dublin Ireland. It was an amazing trip and I love looking at all the different colours and details of each one
Those are amazing!
This is so beautiful. I too have been inspired to photograph interesting doors when we travel. Last year as I was taking a picture of a door while vacationing in London, an English gentlemen asked me why I would ever want to photograph a door. My husband gave a little laugh and said he has been wondering that for years. Thanks for sharing your photos.
Becky:
I loved the Doors of Tallinn. It was really fun for Barbara and I to be there with you. I saw many of the same doors also, but I took pictures of only one of two. You took 30 or more. I love your creative mind.
Come back and see us. Next time: On to Saint Petersburg.
Kent and Barbara Michie
i have many siblings and we are all adults now. This picture is inspiring me to make a similar collage of all of the doors to our homes, maybe with my parents’ door in the center. thanks! it would also be neat to have a collage of all the doors to homes you have lived in. thanks! julie
I Love this project….I have always taken pictures of doors and gates…..your photos are great.
Thanks so much for sharing with us!!!
I have always loved doors. My things is church doors especially. This is absolutely beautiful. You should sell these as prints. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing! Absolutely beautiful photographs.
I love it and thank you for sharing…you are very talented. (from Australia)
I take photos of the name of the city every where that I can find it and put it in a collage. It is especially interesting in cities that don’t use Roman letters for their characters. Your collage came out wonderfully!
Wow Becky, thanks for the idea. I am traveling in Colombia right now and I saw some beautiful doors in the colonial parts of Bogota. I will definitely go back and photograph. Thank you!!!!
That is really cool! Do you have instructions on how I can create my own similar project?
We are currently living in the Philippines and my entire family is fascinated by the jeepneys here! We have taken dozens of pictures and now I know exactly what I am going to do with them! Thank you for another wonderful idea!
I downloaded this file and had it printed at Walmart. Size of print 11 x 14. It came out very pixalated and blurry. Any suggestions on how to get a clear print? Thank you.
I’m glad to know I’m in such good company! I love doors and windows. On my recent trip to Bulgaria I was drawn to the very neglected ones with evidence of crumblage. I love to think of all those who may have passed though a particular door or gazed out a window.
Thank you for sharing these with us!
Becky, What BEAUTIFUL photos. I know this is a weird question….would it be possible to get an original file of this “poster”? My husband served his mission in Tallinn, and I would LOVE to have this printed as a poster and framed to hang in our home. It’s a GREAT piece of art!
I know if I try to enlarge an 11×17 image to the size of a poster, it will be crazy fuzzy.
Thanks!
Tamara Wheeler
beautiful pictures, my aunt is a big fan of doors & i know she doesn’t have this collection – it’s going to be a great bday present, thank you!
I love this idea!!! I have had a similar one in my head for awhile….my question….How do you get all the photos onto one photo…is it a photo program?
Thanks, Janet
Love, love, love this! I plan to pair it with Matthew 7:7 or D&C 6:5 to hang in my foyer and as a Christmas gift to a special person that knocked on my very own door not so long ago. Thank you for your continuous labors in love.
What a wonderful idea. I love taking photos of old, interesting doorways and have dozens from my honeymoon in Greece. You’ve inspired me to do something similar with them.
This is beautiful. I’m sorry I’m not that savvy, but when I right click the image size (11×16) and save it is not a large enough file for that size. What am I doing wrong?
I just found this pic. I served my mission in the Baltic States and spend 6 months in Tallinn–I can’t tell you how many times I walked through old town! The doors are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing this!
My family lived in Tallin for 2 years
My mom has many such pics ..I love it!
this print was ‘pinned’ on pintrest and i had to repin! i was born in estonia and lived there for several years before moving to america. while my entire family has been back to visit several times, but i have yet to make that trip. thank you for this awesome print! i am printing one for myself and even one for my mom. thank you again!
I love this!!! I saw a print very similar to this hanging into a restaurant once and I wanted it for my home. Thank you so much for sharing! I am going to upload the image right now and order a print! This would look really cool on a canvas, too. Thanks, again!