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16-Jan-2015

St Laurence's Gate

A bright cold day which saw a smattering of snow on the mountains.
I was in Drogheda today, covering the court.
This is St Laurence's Gate, a barbican which was built in the 13th century as part of the walled fortifications for the town.
According to Wikipedia, it is one of the finest in Europe.

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Dave Petersen Photography20-Feb-2015 02:20
A very impressive structure. We sure don't have gates like this in the US. We also don't have the fantastic history that you have. A beautiful capture with great light. Voted
joseantonio26-Jan-2015 21:44
Quite an impressive gate...Very nice composition and perspective.V
Johnny JAG17-Jan-2015 19:58
That's quite a gate!
janescottcumming17-Jan-2015 16:42
Great light on this terrific old structure. I like how you can still see so many details in the shadowed areas. V
Walter Otto Koenig17-Jan-2015 16:20
Impressive and well preserved. Great clarity and lighting in this photograph brings out the detail so well. "V"
Neal Nye17-Jan-2015 11:58
The light really brings out the detail. An impressive image of an impressive structure!
Patricia Kay17-Jan-2015 11:21
Such a wonderful gate...Great light and details Mairead...BV
Yvonne17-Jan-2015 03:43
Certainly is a grand structure, glad to see it still there! v
Alan K17-Jan-2015 00:39
If the architects could be shown this shot they'd be gobsmacked by the changes around it; someone who was standing behind me made the observation that the road and the cars look so incongruous against the almost ancient stonework.
laine16-Jan-2015 22:09
It is impressive...I'm sure it kept the nasty ones out :)
globalgadabout16-Jan-2015 21:17
the sheer scale is surprising..it must have been important here at that time..
Noël16-Jan-2015 21:02
Very impressive and the cloudless sky sets off the gate very well. v
larose forest photos16-Jan-2015 20:19
Very imposing gate and I like the sense of height and dominance your shot conveys. V
Helen Betts16-Jan-2015 20:14
Excellent light and a good perspective for the very imposing gate. V.
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