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04-JAN-2014

Traditional old gate

We never learned what this gate was guarding, but I thought it was beautiful and quite different to the newer versions of these old gates as seen here:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
1/160s f/5.6 at 10.4mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Jan-2014 12:29:02
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Focal Length10.4 mm
Exposure Time1/159 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent100
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Cemil Gursen03-Jul-2016 08:00
Loved this image. Colours, shapes, texture are all beautiful. V
Zoltán Balogh12-Mar-2016 08:09
I like it! V
hamery01-Dec-2014 08:02
is a beautiful and colorful gate. good eyes and nice capture ! V
Being Me14-Jan-2014 04:06
Wish I could figure out a way to incorporate that into my yard! :) V
Julie Oldfield13-Jan-2014 18:24
Beautiful detail.
joseantonio13-Jan-2014 06:27
Beautiful light and details. This little Sony really does a good job.V.
Gill Kopy13-Jan-2014 02:18
Lovely and formidable ! Strength and beauty V
Buz Kiefer12-Jan-2014 23:36
Beautiful and I would guess they are handcrafted. Nice find.
Pierre12-Jan-2014 21:53
Une entrée absolument magnifique aux superbes patrons de couleurs! V
Simon Chandler12-Jan-2014 21:53
Beautifully captured and presented. v
Peter Sussex12-Jan-2014 20:25
Can not decide which one to prefer, each has a special charm. V
Mairéad12-Jan-2014 20:16
Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Much nicer than the mass produced gates we have here. V
Barry S Moore12-Jan-2014 19:57
Beauty and function in one, great shot.
bill friedlander12-Jan-2014 19:17
Nice how the decorations and building material go so well together! V
Richard Marcus12-Jan-2014 19:09
Wonderful symmetry and color in this capture. Very well done, Helen!
Colin Storey12-Jan-2014 19:07
Great details and colours on this very ornate gate. v
Gerard Koehl12-Jan-2014 18:46
Ces détails sont superbes. V
Bill Miller12-Jan-2014 18:27
Well, it looks very interesting. The mysterious gate :)
Will Hoskins12-Jan-2014 17:51
It is beautiful. I love this kind of geometric design. V
Jim Coffman12-Jan-2014 17:11
I love these unique doors! Great image,Helen...
larose forest photos12-Jan-2014 17:06
The designs are so striking. It would be wonderful to have such gates here. I really like the top one in particular. V
danad12-Jan-2014 17:06
Superb details and design. V.
Walter Otto Koenig12-Jan-2014 17:04
Very interesting design and detail. Very sharp and clear. "V"
Alain Boussac12-Jan-2014 16:23
Remarkable design and ornaments. Superb image. V.
Sam Rua12-Jan-2014 15:57
Nice find and capture, Helen. One can see a lot of work when into this.
René Gysi12-Jan-2014 14:58
What beautiful and attractive details for a gate. Wonderful work, Helen! V
globalgadabout12-Jan-2014 14:47
looks solid and attractive...interesting wavy cut to the boards..
janescottcumming12-Jan-2014 13:07
Very different yet I still see lots of triangles. Really love this one though! V
fotabug12-Jan-2014 12:29
A lot of work goes into those beautiful gates
Chris Morton12-Jan-2014 12:02
both have their merits
Tom LeRoy12-Jan-2014 11:37
Very impressive gate, love the design and colors. At first glance, I thought you shot this with the 800.... :-) V
Jeff Real12-Jan-2014 11:36
You tell a great story with the details...I just love your photography. V