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21-NOV-2015

Palace gate

Another gate of another palace, maybe not royal. This particular neighborhood seems to be all palaces, and the crown prince’s mother lives there as well. Needless to say, it’s very difficult to get pictures, and this was taken while driving by sort of quickly ;-), just like the one below. I wasn’t planning on posting these as they aren’t the greatest captures, but I do think it’s interesting to see how the other half lives, so to speak.

Royal gate, posted earlier:

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Cemil Gursen03-Jul-2016 06:22
Impressive perspective ! V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)25-Mar-2016 19:04
Amazing shot:well done! V
Paolo
Buz Kiefer18-Mar-2016 17:13
Amazing. Vote.
LynnH18-Mar-2016 11:47
I see Asian influence here. Very grand gate! V
Nirvan Hope18-Mar-2016 02:28
Such an extravagant scale! Definitely how the 'other half' lives'! (Or maybe just one percent...)
Julie Oldfield18-Mar-2016 00:42
Those are really spectacular! V
barbarajoy17-Mar-2016 22:07
These gates are all so impressive. even if not royal they are grand and imposing and very beautiful! Another excellent composition, Helen. V
Graeme17-Mar-2016 19:10
Very elaborate gates keeping prying eyes out, Helen.BV
globalgadabout17-Mar-2016 19:08
a well-tiered capture...interesting how the upper crust define their tenuous existence...
Jim Coffman17-Mar-2016 18:16
Pretty fancy looking place!! Nicely captured, Helen!