Feathers Gate Clivedon by helenhall

Feathers Gate Clivedon

As we drove past this gate on our way to the evening function on Saturday, it was looking splendid with the evening light behind. No sooner had I mentioned this than my husband pulled in to the drive for me to take a photograph.

I looked it up - as you do - and apparently these splendid iron gates have been welcoming guests to Clivedon since the 19th century. The National Trust are currently working on a project to restore them.

I have been on the look out for backlit images. The ironwork doesn't exactly let light through, so I'm not sure if this qualifies for the technique challenge. But that bright evening light was certainly behind the gate making it stand out beautifully against the blue sky.
Love it! I am a big fan of ironwork and this is something else! The silhouette against the two-tone sky is lovely.
July 3rd, 2017  
Love this FAV
July 4th, 2017  
Such a pretty gate... so detailed.
July 4th, 2017  
Wonderful gate, the design is so intricate. It makes a perfect silhouette backlit by the sun.
July 4th, 2017  
This is rather lovely.. i'm in awe of the work which went into making these stunningly ornamental gate.. they do make a fine silhouette.. you have made a fab image too..
July 4th, 2017  
amazing work
July 4th, 2017  
@redandwhite thank you for your kind comments. I agree it is splendid ironwork.
@777margo thank you so much Margo
@kwind thanks Kim. Very intricate I agree.
@onewing thank you Babs. I thought so too - certainly drew my attention from the car.
@jorlam thank you so much for your kind comment. All credit to the master craftsmanship.
@cruiser indeed.
July 4th, 2017  
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