In the citadel there is a narrow street and an ancient door
Hundreds of people ghost past it
Hundreds have and hundreds will
For a hundred years and a hundred more.
These photos were taken at the old citadel in Prague. The location has a magnificent cathedral which I found far too grand to photograph. Instead I focused on a side door and experimented with the ebb and flow of pedestrians walking by.
When Ann Christine posted her topic for Lens Artists Photo Challenge #98, I thought of this collection. The delicate and ghostly colors offer a sense of fragility against the solid permanence of the door. Uncannily appropriate for these times.
Vyšehrad Citadel in Prague, Czech Republic
The Sandy Chronicles 
Thank you for making me see why I love doors so much: they stay the same no matter who passes. Lovely images and words.
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Particularly in Europe, doors have a lot of historical context and can be quite beautiful. I’m glad you liked my post Manja 🙂
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This is amazing – love the intro too!!
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Thank you for saying so! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Wow, what awesome photos! I have so much to learn 🙂 I love seeing ideas from other folk’s amazing and unique photographs. Thank you! 😊💚
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Thanks for saying so Lisa. We see & learn so much from each other 🙂
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Incredible series of atmospheric haunting shots!
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Thanks for liking them
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Love the words and great effects with the photos. So ghostly
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Thank you for saying Alison!
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Fabulous effect. How refreshing to see something new and creative. Perfect choice of photos.
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I’m glad you think so Véro. I do try!
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Wow, love the photos but also the words in the first part – did you write that little intro poem too? 😍
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It is … and about as much as I can manage on an odd day 🙂 Thanks for liking it Snow 🙂
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Sandy – an artistic and interesting series. Thought provoking. Timeless in time…Well done.
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Thank you Ann Christine. I’m glad if it gave you a little pause
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The ethereal people passing give a whole different take on the building, which I like a lot.
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These old buildings are really something and it’s always challenge to provide a different perspective. I’m glad that you liked it Graham 🙂
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These sites would have been witness to times of famine, plague, death, disease but also prosperity. Solid and stoic, unlike the transience of people. A lovely contrast, Sandy.
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It’s so true. Of course, none of this occurred to me when I started playing with the photos. In fact I was prepping for something else entirely. I was going to put this set aside but then I saw the LAPC theme. It’s always nice when a challenge pulls together something I wouldn’t have thought of naturally. Thanks for appreciating it Amanda.
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I also like that spurt of creativity that another’s words might ignite!
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