New gate by Helen Betts


10-JAN-2015

A fitting new gate to the historic city of Nizwa. There seems to be a trend to build these imposing structures around the country.

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/400s f/8.0 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Graeme		04-Feb-2015 10:19
Quite an imposing gate above the two sides of the dual carriageway. Looks like its stil being constructed with the scaffold on top and works to the right side of it, Helen.V

Gill Kopy		31-Jan-2015 04:31
Interesting that they're designed like a fortress - yet no sign of a continuing wall ! V

Stephanie		30-Jan-2015 14:47
Fabulous capture Helen!! BV

LynnH		30-Jan-2015 13:46
Well, it does look like an imposing fortress... appropriate for this city, I suppose. V

larose forest photos		30-Jan-2015 13:30
Very interesting to learn that these imposing and handsome city gates are being built in many locations. V

The Ellisons		30-Jan-2015 09:22
It's so nice that they stick to the old style of architecture.

Tom LeRoy		30-Jan-2015 08:50
An imposing gate, your car level shot really show the massive size very well. V

chris morton		30-Jan-2015 08:28
certainly quite a gateway

fotabug		30-Jan-2015 06:59
Wow, that is some kind of gate!

joseantonio		30-Jan-2015 05:58
Interesting entry gate to the old town.V.

globalgadabout		30-Jan-2015 05:54
this seems to harken back to ancient times...interesting how the façade comes together..

Gerard Koehl		30-Jan-2015 05:52
Superbe construction. V