Gold leaves

This is part of a very elaborate decoration round the gateway to the Charles Clore Learning Centre at Hampton Court Palace. The gate itself is decorated in the same fashion.

There were two of us staying with my friend, the other lady was a professional artist and teacher before she retired. She and I went for a walk by the River Thames near the palace today. It rained later but we had a few hours bright sunshine.

Charles Clore was a British financier, retail and property magnate and philanthropist. This centre (one of a number up and down the country) provides teaching and exhibition facilities to help visitor groups interpret the history of the palace.
Info. on the palace (which once belonged to Henry VIII ) can be found here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Court_Palace

[Jennifer C]

Henry the V111- what a history that palace has- hope noonewas beheaded there! Lovely decoration!

[Roberta Clark Chalmers]

This creates some really interesting patterns. Very nice.

[carol white]

Very nice pov,very ornate leaf decoration!!

[Robin]

How beautiful. Love the contrast in textures here, and the lovely blue and white of the sky.

[Brian Baptie]

Love the perspective Alison!!

[Jim]

I think I would like to see the rest, should you get back there

[Jean Tookey]

I love the composition of this shot. The metal looks so good against the sky and next to the brick wall. I love Hampton Court. Have you been to look round the Royal School of Needlework ?

[Netkonnexion]

Cool detail. Nice capture.

[Jo Ann Bellone]

Alison, love the composition, colors, sky. Very eye catching shot

[Myrna O'Hara]

Fab decor