In Like A Lion Wood Print

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One of the most enduring themes for door knockers has been the lion’s head. Regarded as the king of beasts, the lion’s head symbolizes bravery, nobility, strength, and valor.

This lion's head door knocker was found on the front door of the first Abraham Lincoln Memorial located at his birthplace in Kentucky.

Copyright 2019 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...