Door, Al Dukhna Gate by Helen Betts

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05-JUL-2014

Door, Al Dukhna Gate

A small interior door in Al-Dukhna Gate. As several people have commented on the trash in these pictures, I decided to leave it rather than cloning it out. It's sad, but people throw garbage any and everywhere.

Totally nothing to do with this door, but I just received a link to a video of our next tour to the Faradise Islands (in Saudi Arabia, although hard to believe it!) in October. For anybody who is interested in seeing a really different side of this country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Q32Yp8_ao

The front and back of the main door in the gate:

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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Gill Kopy		15-Jul-2014 01:02
Love this shot - the way the very attractive door is tucked away gives the shot an intriguing mood. BV

Agi		14-Jul-2014 12:08
I always am curious what is the gate behind it? Great job :)

larose forest photos		13-Jul-2014 21:38
Fantastic shot of that magical doorway, marred only by the garbage. I am shocked to hear about that problem! V

Karen Stuebing		13-Jul-2014 20:17
This looks very ancient and I like the way it is lit against the dark background. V.

Bill Miller		13-Jul-2014 19:01
Strange how people the world over throw litter and ruin their own community.

Gerard Koehl		13-Jul-2014 18:38
La porte est belle, c’est dommage pour la bouteille qui traine. V

Julie Oldfield		13-Jul-2014 18:27
I like the light and detail.

Jim Coffman		13-Jul-2014 18:08
I really like the tones and textures in this,Helen!!

The Ellisons		13-Jul-2014 17:56
Superb door! And what a treat you have coming your way there :-)

Colin Storey		13-Jul-2014 17:29
Great image with superb shapes and textures. v