Sunday, January 29, 2012

Entering the Capitol

To go inside the Capitol, we have to open the doors.  Not too quickly, of course, because the heavy oak doors have stately doorknobs and escutcheons, and we want to linger for a moment to enjoy them.

Did you notice that the knob on the left isn't straight?  (They show the seal of the State of Connecticut.)


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30 comments:

  1. brattcatJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    very observant, jack. i like this close focus on the knobs and door.

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  2. KateJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    These certainly are ornate! I also noticed that the one on the right has an opening for a key whereas the other does not. I like the simple carved trim on the wood, too.

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  3. BirdmanJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Only you would see this! I'd be through the door and off.

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  4. Luis GomezJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    The left one seems to be the one used the most as well.

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  5. SharonJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    What wonderful details. Now you have me wondering if our capitol building has interesting door handles. I'll have to check that out.

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  6. VPJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful! Does somebody keep the key?

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  7. HalcyonJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Fancy details! And the oak is so beautiful with its patina.

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  8. Valladolid Daily PhotoJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    It's amazing the amount of tiny details have those doorknobs ...

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  9. Taken For GrantedJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful hardware. Sharp eye in photographing this detail.

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  10. SRQJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Great idea to feature these details with the Capitol. Very stately indeed!

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  11. sheila lynchJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    great picture, you made me look up escutcheons
    "Escutcheon (furniture), an item of door furniture that surrounds a keyhole or lock cylinder"

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  12. Sylvia KJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    You do indeed have a great eye for detail, Jack!! Terrific capture! I can see that the knob on the left is a tad crooked, but only after reading your last line! Have a great day!!

    Sylvia

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 29, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Ah, now see I think the knob on the right is missing it's keyhole cover, it has a little hole where I bet it should be attached.. Very nice detail Jack ! and how I managed to not say 'nice pair of k.......! I don't know haha!

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  14. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Constant wear of human hands will rub smooth some of the details. I hope these are a duplicate set and the originals are stashed safely in a Capitol museum, like the doors on the Baptistry to the Cathedral in Florence.

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  15. cieldequimperJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    But where is the key?

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  16. MalyssJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Fabulous details!

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  17. RedPatJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Somehow it is the right knob that I want to straighten just a touch clockwise! ;-)

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  18. LowellJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Nicely done. Not to worry about the knobs straightness. It's good enough for government work. Or for GM! :-)

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Great shot of these elegant doors and hardware... Your eye for detail is quite sharp and the focus is perfect!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  20. KayJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    This is a wonderful series and it has me eager to see what's next. Love old door hardware and doors. Can you imagine what an old locksmith's shop might have looked like in its day?

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  21. DianneJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I have paused for a moment.... soaking in the beautiful design of those elegant door knobs and the rich texture of the heavy oak doors - and now.......

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  22. EG CameraGirlJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Fantastic detail! I'm glad it's mot MY job to keep them clean and shiny. :)

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  23. CildemerJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Wonderful knobs!
    Thanks for sharing Jack;o)

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  24. RandyJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Alot of great detail in the doors and knobs. Great find.

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  25. MichelleJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Great detail on these doorknobs.

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  26. Regina KJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Quite ornate door knobs, appropriate for the capitol. I've studied the words but cannot quite make it out correctly.

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  27. vancouverstreetblog.blogspot.comJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    A great shot!

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  28. TashJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Now who's the engineer? Hee-hee. I'd like those as souvenirs.
    I can't wait to go inside. Keep an eye out for Roger Sherman memorabilia. (My hubby's ancestor, you know.)

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  29. jennyfrecklesJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    I wonder what the key looks like?

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  30. SusieFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    That crooked knob must have bothered you to no end. Didn't you volunteer to straighten it?

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