door knobs and knockers of rome et al.
We are back in India, but still in the settling down process, in terms of life/work. After 4 years in Japan and 2 years in Italy, we are enjoying it being home, despite the challenges/adjustments we need to face. Yet to do anything on the photography/venturing part. Until then, here are some photographs from our archives. Venice carnival and the euro trip accounts are also pending 😎
Knockers and Knobs of Italy
Mythological dragons infused on the door knobs of Rome
These lions look like they are scared, don’t they? Lions are the most common theme we have seen on the door knockers of Italy. @ Rome.
Egyptian influence, probably. @ Rome.
If the door knobs are made of bronze, the ones on the right usually appear fresh due to the frequent use and the ones on the left are blackish and dull as they get oxidized in time. @ Ferrara
Door Handle in the nightlight of Venice
Door Knockers for sale, at Venice. You can see the characteritics of Venice in the reflection.
This is an awesome series of knobs, great observation.
Great post on the knockers. Making me want one unique one for my home!
do they have any traditional styles in malaysia?
Good to see you. Welcome back to India. I hope you guys are good. Now it’s time to see India through your lens.
The knockers are eye-catching and appealing! 🙂
yes back in india but the days have been so active in terms of both life and work that am yet to get back to this side of the world 😀
Beautiful… Interesting… Almost every culture and civilization has its own distinct influence on door knobs.
🙂 yes yes, but sometimes we forget to preserve them!
Wow. Those are some of the best ones I’ve ever seen!
Thanks for sharing!
🙂 scorpria
hello, vanakkam!
I’m also cooling my heels back home, actually I must say scalding my feet and body. How was the eurotrip?
so late, i know. but were you on vacation or are you going to settle back in india? we have kind of settled down in pune for the time being 🙂
WOW! Beautiful! Good to read you again.
Great to know you’re back in India. Good luck with settling down 🙂
yes kind of settled down in pune for the “time being” 🙂
Hey Roxy what a post to make a come back with…
Awesome pictures…I love such ornate stuff..Thanks for giving such visual treats..Do make some time to visit my blog too..Have attempted some posts on Birding and travel..:D
hey vibhuti! so long… how are you! you might be an expert birder by now 🙂
Welcome bac to India…waiting for your europe tour story!
🙂 hehe
Welcome back! Nice pics, i remember seeing them before too!
🙂 yes thes are a different set hehe
Love these door knobs and knockers!! And good to see a post from you… hope yous settle down fast 🙂
ya almost there… now to settle on the mode of transportation from a to b.
Welcome home.
Heyy you are taking too much time to settle down. 😛
Or is it an excuse for being with the little one & his grandparents? 😛
hehe what to do, new work, new home, new surroundings…
Glad to see that you are back!
I loved that one in the night light 🙂
How is the little one doing? Getting pampered by the grandparents?
Yes yes pratya is having a good time with all the new surroundings and people, he doesnt get that bored and has a lot of things to see and do.
Good to see a new post from you and wish you a quick and fun settling down period.
you must have made a thousand posts during this time. hope your birds are flying around! will check up on 🙂