There are unconscious patterns that emerge when one looks at their own photographs.  It appears that while traveling in France, I like to photograph doors on film.  Here are five images that illustrate why.

#1 - Because they stand still and make it easy for beginners.

• Location: Saint-Emilion, France

• Time: July 2001

• Camera: Canon Rebel 2000

• Film: Kodachrome 64

#2 - Because textures look amazing on black and white film.

• Location: Saint-Sulpice des Pommiers, France.

• Time: October 2014

• Camera: Fuji GF670

• Film: Kodak Tri-X

#3 - And because the shadows really stand out.

• Location: Pau, France.

• Time: October 2014

• Camera: Fuji GF670

• Film: Kodak Tri-X

#4 - Because the color contrast can be striking.

• Location: Madiran, France.

• Time: October 2014

• Camera: Fuji GF670

• Film: Kodak Portra 400

#5 - Because the old buildings have great character.

• Location: Saint-Emilion, France.

• Time: October 2014

• Camera: Fuji GF670

• Film: Kodak Portra 400