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Do Sandcastles Have Doors? #ThursdayDoors #Photography

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Thursday Doors is a photography challenge hosted by Dan Antion, who blogs at No Facilities.

The whole Thursday Doors thing is about sharing pictures of doors that catch your eye. Loads of bloggers get involved each week and give a shout-out to Dan’s post. Dan also encourages everyone to check out each other’s door pictures and drop a comment.

I’ve participated in Thursday Doors in the past. It’s great fun, and although there is no pressure to participate every week, you’ll find Dan has built up a great Thursday Doors community.

Here’s my second entry for 2024.

Photo of a while wall with a sandcastle painted on it, Next to the white wall is a large green door with a rusty lock on it.
Is this the door to inside the sandcastle?

What do you think? I wonder if this door is the opening into the sandcastle. But what do those strange symbols on the door mean? Maybe they say, ‘Do not enter.’ Or, worse, they could invite danger, saying, ‘Come on in.’ Would you step through?

Check out this week’s Thursday Doors over on Dan’s Blog.

Photo of a grey door through an archway of stone with plants growing around the brick structure of the archway.
Image credit: Dan Antion

Thanks to Dan for hosting Thursday Doors.

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27 responses to “Do Sandcastles Have Doors? #ThursdayDoors #Photography”

  1. Bernie avatar
    Bernie

    Love the whole vibe this one gives off!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you.

      Reply
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  3. Dalmatian Insider avatar
    Dalmatian Insider

    The door itself looks sinister, while the cute painted images around it do not. At trick? I probably would not enter it🤣

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      The door has certainly seen better days. Perhaps it could do with a paint job?

      Reply
  4. masgautsen avatar
    masgautsen

    Love the little sandcastle. Would not enter

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you.

      Reply
  5. kevinashton avatar
    kevinashton

    Often when I’m on holiday, I take photographs of ornate and interesting doors on old buildings, wondering about the stories those doors could tell or the secrets they hold.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Just think of all those who have walked through those doors, Kevin. But I think the person who first walked through that door would be the most interesting. Who were they, and what happened to them after walking through?

      Reply
  6. dennyho avatar
    dennyho

    I guess sandcastles can have open doors, right?

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’m sure you’re right. But would you walk through?

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      1. dennyho avatar
        dennyho

        Probably could not fit! 🤣

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  7. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    Well this is a case of where brilliant minds think a like. I just made a post about songs with door in the title. I think it would be like Alice in Wonderland to enter a door leading into a sandcastle,

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I agree. Thursday Doors is a popular photography challenge that has been going on since I started blogging (over 10 years ago). There is also a band called The Doors.

      Reply
  8. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Sandcastles would be kind of scary to actually live in! 40 is probably how many minutes the sand will be able to withstand the sea!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I agree. I hate the feel of sand on my skin.

      Reply
  9. Author Jan Sikes avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    What an interesting photo. I doubt the door leads anywhere, but yes, I’d open it and poke my head in. Interesting symbols. Would love to know what they mean.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      So would I, Jan. I hope to walk past this door again soon—hopefully when it’s open next time I pass.

      Reply
  10. Lea avatar
    Lea

    The first photo is an interesting photo Hugh. I like the colors. I see what appears to be a 4 on the door. Maybe it symbolizes someone’s 40th birthday party in secret code? Or maybe it’s more sinister and warns the one who enters that they have 40 seconds until something scary happens (cue eerie music.) :-)

    The second photo is pretty. It looks like a nice place to rest.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I like your sinister theory, Lea. But even 40th birthdays can be scary,

      The second photo isn’t mine. It belongs to Dan, who hosts this challenge. It is the featured ‘Thursday Doors’ image for the challenge. It was created by someone in the Thursday Doors community.

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  11. Esther Chilton avatar
    Esther Chilton

    I think those symbols are menacing – I’m getting ‘enter at your peril’ vibes!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Same here, Esther. I still haven’t worked out what they are or saying.

      Reply
  12. Erika avatar
    Erika

    Hmm, the sandcastle door. Lovely and exciting thought!

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      But would you go through it, Erika?

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      1. Erika avatar
        Erika

        If someone walks before me… maybe… 😅

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  13. Dan Antion avatar
    Dan Antion

    I’d step in the sandcastle, Hugh. The other door…? Let’s just say I like the fact that it opens outward. Maybe I can get a look around while I can still run.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I’d have loved to have found out what was behind that door, but those symbols on the door put me off, Dan.

      Reply

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