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Uploaded: 06/08/05 2:17 PM GMT
Spanish Gate
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When I moved to the west I fell in love with not only the Rocky Mountains but also the Spanish influence on the architecture. The red tiled roof and stucco walls of buildings in any color that you may ever dream of. Ahhhh but Adobe with it's gracious rounded arches, and gates are a thing of beauty to me. I wonder how many feet have passed through this sold gate that has been left open for sometime as can be seen by the growth in front of it and the rusted hinges that have come loose at the top of the gate.It is a feeling of welcome to all who pass this way. This is a land of the true meaning of Mi Casa es su Casa.

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verenabloo
06/08/05 2:39 PM GMT
Good morning Robert...what a wonderful photo! I imagine it is stucco around that door...I too love the Spanish styles...this certainly captures many emotions...and feelings...its a beatiful shot to post....makes one sit and ponder..Thank you so much for this....step back in time..The colours are amazing...and the framing you did is just awesome. I will have to learn how to do this now..I just got my photoshop....smile..
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::Morwyn
06/08/05 3:13 PM GMT
I understand exactly about the adobe.. It is so graceful, warm and welcoming.. I love the Spanish style houses .. Having lived in several over the years I know they are as graceful inside as out.. Thank you for this lovely image.. It is warm and welcoming..
Mi Casa es su Casa, always..
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::bayoubooger
06/08/05 3:46 PM GMT
g'day bob/Annie,

like the woodie background, Texas has a little spanish influence also, this is awesome...merci
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When the white man discovered this country, Indians were running it. No taxes no debt, women did all the work. White man thought he could improve on a system like this.
mesmerized
06/08/05 3:56 PM GMT
Very nicely presented, Robert...I too like the warm woody feel and the Spanish style houses...like the Spanish guitar music too...thanks for sharing this.:Pat.
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::June
06/08/05 3:57 PM GMT
Nice framing on this one, I agree with Pat!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
mselby6714
06/08/05 4:11 PM GMT
Cool frame. Nice Pic!
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As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man. Proberbs 27:19
::nmsmith
06/08/05 5:36 PM GMT
Lovely Bob. I answered your email last Sunday. Get my message all right, in time for your meeting with Carl?
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pom1
06/08/05 6:12 PM GMT
beatiful contrasts. the gate is really nice too. well composed. very nice. :)
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J_272004
06/09/05 11:01 AM GMT
Lovely work Bob..... wonder what stories the gate could tell.... :) love historic things like this... great shot... frame sets the scene very well...
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::RobNevin
06/12/05 11:02 AM GMT
There's something just so inviting about a threshold. So much lays beyond, but let's ponder and appreciate where we stand right now. Such is gifted in your photo Bob. Well captured.

Rob
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cinny7
06/14/05 4:55 PM GMT
This is such a great picture! Love it!
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jojomercury
08/24/05 11:24 PM GMT
What i want to know is how you get the wood border and such is it a texture background and then you insert the small border and the image?Beautiful project Robert.
Peace&Respect Jojo
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