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My name is Guido Gutierrez Ruiz and I had the privilege of visiting Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean just southwest of Portugal.

Walking through its capital Funchal, I was amazed by the hidden beauty of this city. Art, everywhere! The Painted Doors Project has transformed Funchal into a permanent art gallery, giving life to the city by painting every door with a unique personality. Here are some of the colorful doors I visited. Which one is your favorite?

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Cosmo
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am from Madeira. Thank you for visiting us. Hope to "see" you here again. Love from Portugal

@guigurui
Community Member
7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank you so much! I was able to capture more pictures of your beautiful home on my Instagram @guigurui :) have a great day!

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House Of Forget
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#children #cutie #ugothesuccio #mouse #sylvanian #sylvanianfamilies #mylife #toysphotogram #yyyoungcut #instatoys #toysphotography

Susann Campbell
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another one of my favorite doors . Love the colors.

Kristin Smith
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful thank you for posting it

I have been into photography for 9 years now. I started getting interested in this form of art because of Instagram. Before, I always liked taking pictures, but it wasn’t until Instagram that allowed me to have the opportunity to share them. 

My Instagram page and journey through this app have allowed me to explore different types of photography. I am enjoying capturing all sorts of content within street photography, architecture, interior design, and lifestyle photography. My Instagram community has grown quite a bit and I have been receiving many positive comments about my photography which constantly gives me the energy to continue what I love doing, traveling and capturing what I see.

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    I Photographed The Hidden Beauty Of Madeira

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    Ruth Mayfly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is my favourite! If I had it on my door it would make me smile every day.

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A beautiful bird on a door means good luck to the people who live there.

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    I don't usually plan my pictures. My pictures are taken on the spot wherever I am. I also never use Photoshop. All my photos are edited (also on the spot) only using Instagram tools. The efficiency and speed of taking pictures and editing them these days are incredible. Between taking pictures and editing them it's less than 2min. It's something I quite enjoy.

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    Photography for me is my way of expression and an instrument that allows me to inspire others. I love that my pictures allow me to tell stories to other people. Stories that make them dream.

    Art in all ways, shapes and forms is extremely important in our society and this project has been made to unite the community, both local and foreign, with art. I want people to really appreciate local art and the beauty of creative minds.

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    blobby_grrl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the talent to be able to make these...

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Evangeline Ghastly s Ancestral home.

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    Izzy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...please tell me... i'm not the only one that saw... a boy... on a boob... w a squirting nipple

    John R.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love This!! One of my Favorite Stories!

    Instagram is slowly converting my hobby into my dream job. Having clients such as hotel chains, luxury name brands, airlines, and other people recognize my work and want to collaborate with me is a gift as it allows me to continue what I love to do most, travel, observe, capture, and share.

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    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a movie where the man is a God and the woman was unloved and she loved him and he turned her into a Goddess so they could be together for all eternity. I loved the movie that I can't remember the name of.

    Gosiaatje
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no... Now I wanna know the name of this movie as well 😔

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    Alexandria Z
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure I'd want to go inside but It's way cool

    grafxgal60073
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's creepy AF, but I like it for some reason.

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    Mimis Nachbarin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but I wonder if they're really doors. They look more like french windows. At least the right one. No door k**b, no mail slot.

    TheAquarius1978
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they are Doors, that's from " Zona velha do Funchal " ( the old town ) those are very old buildings and the secretary of tourism enlisted Madeira artista to paint that zone's Doors and yes they don't have knobs like modern buildings just those old big Iron keys thats whats used as a k**b lol

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    BobbyK
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, where's the door k**b?

    LadyHawk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it can slide up like a garage door

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    grafxgal60073
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of how Elizabethans used to cross out the bottom of their letters so no one else could forge damaging or hurtful words.

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    grafxgal60073
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did someone graffiti the bum halves? Maybe there's an ordinance about "parts" on doors.

    Susann Campbell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be where everyone takes a bath.