Compound gate by Helen Betts

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04-JAN-2014

Compound gate

We were told this enormous compound housed the residence of the nearby mosque's imam, but honestly the place is gigantic -- looking more like a conference center than a private home -- on a very large square block of land. I'll have to investigate further.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/250s f/11.0 at 38.0mm iso100 full exif

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MarcViskens		07-Mar-2016 08:07
very nice impressive entrance

Long Bach Nguyen		27-Jan-2014 06:39
beautifully framed this grand entrance and love the exposure.

Range View		18-Jan-2014 03:03
A very impressive entrance, I love the plant baskets hanging on the gates. V Barbara

janescottcumming		15-Jan-2014 00:03
That is quite an entrance, composed very nicely too! V

Being Me		14-Jan-2014 04:04
Such a fabulous entrance. If the gate is an indication this home is huge! V

larose forest photos		13-Jan-2014 20:43
Fascinating. I wonder what it is if not a private home! That gate is very imposing. V

Will Hoskins		13-Jan-2014 19:54
You find the most fascinating gates, Helen. I love the composition with that little patch of sky in the middle. V

Graeme		13-Jan-2014 11:37
These gates look good enough to keep prying eyes out. A very imposing gateway mind, Helen.BV

Zoltán Balogh		13-Jan-2014 08:46
Wow, impressive... V

Chris Morton		13-Jan-2014 08:29
a bit of style there