Time for the weekly Thursday Doors challenge with our host Dan Antion. For those who love entrances, exits and the buildings and art that surrounds them this is the spot for you. The wonderful contributions from everywhere will delight. Share your own link in the comments on Dan’s weekly Door’s page.
I’m torn this week. I have a number of shots from the shoot in Ellicott City that I used some of last week. Or the doors I shot the few days I was in NYC.
Well, I decided to finish off the series I started last week of my wife’s hometown.
A little color to start spring with.
Some doors try to add sparkle.
Looks as if you need a pot if you’re going to bring a housewarming gift.
Watch your STEP please.
Privacy please.
Hey, they named the place. (I used to bank here almost 6 decades ago)
Always an open-door policy here.
Rebuilding from past floods and getting ready for the next.


Photos by Mike Hartley
Okay, the doors for this town are shut. Next week NYC Doors



Photos by Mike Hartley







April 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Wonderful gallery of great photos, Mike. Every door is charming in its own right…your photos are beautifully crisp and full of great details.
I love the door with the dog “Open Door policy” and the first door at #8181 with the wonderful dresses and handbags.
Thank you, Mike for this colorful virtual drive down the streets of Ellicott City.
April 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
My pleasure Suzette
April 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Nice selection
April 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Thank you Sheree
April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This is a great collection, Mike. I love that first door. It looks like you have to buy something to get in the door. I also like the open door. I hope the dog is friendly. You picked some good ones, like that last huge garage door. I’m looking forward to NYC next week.