The images in this series were collected on a walk on the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. They were taken at various locations between Roncesvalles and Santiago de Compostela.
The scallop shell motif is one of the waymarkers that is used along the Camino. The scallop shell is said to be a metaphor, representing the routes starting at various locations throughout Europe and leading pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela, where the tomb of St. James is located.
In the first image, I found the shell appeared above the doorway and as a decorative item on the actual door.
Nick Watkins 
I love all of these, Nick. The color of the stone and shell around the first door goes so well with the hardware. The last two look like people who have lived and aged well.
janet
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Fabulous old doors, love them.
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Beautiful doors. Love in particular the shell shape above the 49 door. Only have been in the South of spain. Is it more hilly there?
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Thank you for your comment. The Camino in northern Spain extends from the French border almost to the Atlantic. The terrain is variable – some hilly parts and some plains.
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That’s what I was thinking because of the Pyrenees.
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Well done! I enjoy all the details, and love how big your photos are 🙂
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Thank you for your comments. Yes, I like the size of the photos as well. The capacity to display photographic images at this scale was my main reason for choosing WordPress as my blogging host.
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It does make a noticeable difference.
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Great set of doors, love the faded colours and textures. :>)
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Thank you for your comments.
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These are wonderful Nick. I really love the light and shadows on that last shot – nicely done 🙂
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Thanks for your comments. I wanted to soften the lights and darks in this image, and it sounds like I was successful.
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Super doors and shots, Nick. Love the Scallop motif too. Did you walk the whole of the Camino route?
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Glad that you have enjoyed looking at these doors Vicky. I admit to not having walked the entire Camino. I was on a walking and bus tour.
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Gorgeous pictures. I’ve always wanted to do El Camino. It looks beautiful 🙂
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