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02-JUN-2016

The main gate

This was the main gate to the fort; maybe it’s the one Ibn Saud broke down to get in. I don’t think any of the lines in these doors are actually straight, and I took a lot of pictures of crooked doors because they were just magnificent in there. Not new or restored; they looked like the real thing.

Masmak towers, posted earlier:

Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Nirvan Hope03-Jun-2016 17:22
It seems that creative gate making has a long tradition in that country!
danad03-Jun-2016 12:39
A great harmony of tones with stunning motives. V.
Alexander Kazakov03-Jun-2016 11:26
Excellent! V
Graeme03-Jun-2016 08:41
A wonderful rustic gate with the smaller hatch! V
Gerard Koehl03-Jun-2016 06:41
Ce détail est magnifique. V
Gill Kopy03-Jun-2016 05:12
A formidable gate - such interesting history V
Julie Oldfield03-Jun-2016 03:17
Very beautiful design. V
LynnH03-Jun-2016 02:18
Looks very sturdy. Fine craftsmanship, I'd say. So glad that you got to go in. V
Jeff Real03-Jun-2016 00:25
It has such strength
Love the textures too
~V~
MarcViskens02-Jun-2016 20:47
very pretty
chris morton02-Jun-2016 19:51
wonderful wood and iron work
joseantonio02-Jun-2016 19:51
glad to see that you managed to see it in the end.V.
globalgadabout02-Jun-2016 19:43
intriguing...clearly a door with history..
larose forest photos02-Jun-2016 19:35
Love this shot! The wood looks ancient and I find the uneven, 'handcrafted' quality of the gate beautiful. Very nice shot. VV
Jim Coffman02-Jun-2016 18:58
Wow, I love this image! Beautiful tone and textures!!!