This ornate iron inset isn’t a solid panel. Its intricate open grillwork allows the person inside to see who is outside before opening the gate.
Detail of Gate
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It’s beautiful Marie!
I like the detail of the window.
Beautiful detail. And shot!
It’s like caller ID! =)
Very nice detail!
Good one, Natalie!