Traditional old gate by Helen Betts

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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:

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Cemil Gursen		03-Jul-2016 08:00
Loved this image. Colours, shapes, texture are all beautiful. V

Zoltán Balogh		12-Mar-2016 08:09
I like it! V

hamery		01-Dec-2014 08:02
is a beautiful and colorful gate. good eyes and nice capture ! V

Being Me		14-Jan-2014 04:06
Wish I could figure out a way to incorporate that into my yard! :) V

Julie Oldfield		13-Jan-2014 18:24
Beautiful detail.

joseantonio		13-Jan-2014 06:27
Beautiful light and details. This little Sony really does a good job.V.

Gill Kopy		13-Jan-2014 02:18
Lovely and formidable ! Strength and beauty V

Buz Kiefer		12-Jan-2014 23:36
Beautiful and I would guess they are handcrafted. Nice find.

Pierre		12-Jan-2014 21:53
Une entrée absolument magnifique aux superbes patrons de couleurs! V

Simon Chandler		12-Jan-2014 21:53
Beautifully captured and presented. v

Peter Sussex		12-Jan-2014 20:25
Can not decide which one to prefer, each has a special charm. V

Mairéad		12-Jan-2014 20:16
Beautiful design and craftsmanship. Much nicer than the mass produced gates we have here. V

Barry S Moore		12-Jan-2014 19:57
Beauty and function in one, great shot.

bill friedlander		12-Jan-2014 19:17
Nice how the decorations and building material go so well together! V

Richard Marcus		12-Jan-2014 19:09
Wonderful symmetry and color in this capture. Very well done, Helen!

Colin Storey		12-Jan-2014 19:07
Great details and colours on this very ornate gate. v

Gerard Koehl		12-Jan-2014 18:46
Ces détails sont superbes. V

Bill Miller		12-Jan-2014 18:27
Well, it looks very interesting. The mysterious gate :)

Will Hoskins		12-Jan-2014 17:51
It is beautiful. I love this kind of geometric design. V

Jim Coffman		12-Jan-2014 17:11
I love these unique doors! Great image,Helen...

larose forest photos		12-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

danad		12-Jan-2014 17:06
Superb details and design. V.

Walter Otto Koenig		12-Jan-2014 17:04
Very interesting design and detail. Very sharp and clear. "V"

Alain Boussac		12-Jan-2014 16:23
Remarkable design and ornaments. Superb image. V.

Sam Rua		12-Jan-2014 15:57
Nice find and capture, Helen. One can see a lot of work when into this.

René Gysi		12-Jan-2014 14:58
What beautiful and attractive details for a gate. Wonderful work, Helen! V

globalgadabout		12-Jan-2014 14:47
looks solid and attractive...interesting wavy cut to the boards..

janescottcumming		12-Jan-2014 13:07
Very different yet I still see lots of triangles. Really love this one though! V

fotabug		12-Jan-2014 12:29
A lot of work goes into those beautiful gates

Chris Morton		12-Jan-2014 12:02
both have their merits

Tom LeRoy		12-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 Real		12-Jan-2014 11:36
You tell a great story with the details...I just love your photography. V