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18-JAN-2014

Contemporary gate

I saw this modern gate from the street while driving by and just had to have a picture of it, so managed to shoot this through a wire gate at the entry. I have no idea what the facility was, but it did seem to have some interesting architecture (a few more pictures to come).

We are going to Jeddah for a long weekend, and I have no idea what my Internet situation will be, so I may be away from Pbase for a few days. On the other hand, as transportation is somewhat complicated there (long story), we may be stuck at the hotel a lot of the time so I might be online all the time! Domestic tourism is pretty much unheard of here, so it should prove to be an adventure in any case. Hope I can get some good pictures of Saudi Arabia’s most cosmopolitan city and commercial capital, situated on the Red Sea.

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hamery13-Aug-2015 15:19
Morden gate with a traditional pattern and your action is very fast to get the shot, Helen. V
Julie Oldfield31-Jan-2014 01:47
Beautiful details.
janescottcumming30-Jan-2014 22:58
A massive entrance! Great shot of this contemporary gate. V
Tom LeRoy30-Jan-2014 16:40
Looks very secure, nice sharp capture also. I'm looking forward to your Jeddah trip and some interesting finds there! V
Gill Kopy30-Jan-2014 05:39
Such a large door - must be a mosque or some sort of public place. Wonderful designs and, as always, captured very well V
PS Looking forward to the Jeddah experience
joseantonio30-Jan-2014 04:38
Lovely modern door with some touches of the old decoration in the area.V.
Kim30-Jan-2014 00:37
Wonderful details and composition Helen! V
Isabel Cutler30-Jan-2014 00:22
Hope Jeddah holds magnificent and happy photographic (and other) surprises for you.
woody3429-Jan-2014 23:46
You always manage to find something interesting ,Helen.The detailing on these gates is so very clear.V
Simon Chandler29-Jan-2014 23:01
Excellent capture of this beautiful door. v
larose forest photos29-Jan-2014 22:59
A very impressive gate, intricate and rather formidable in its size. Can't wait to see your photos from Jeddah!! VV
Jim Coffman29-Jan-2014 22:34
Wow, what a great image of this grand entry!!
Martin Lamoon29-Jan-2014 22:09
Built to keep people out! Like the patterns
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Mairéad29-Jan-2014 21:51
It's most attractive with those repeating patterns. Hope you enjoy your trip and get the opportunity for plenty of photography.