Thursday, July 17, 2014

Gates Revisited

I showed you one of these gates, that are found around the grounds of Osgoode Hall on Queen St beside City Hall, in a winter shot back in 2011 (see it here). I've always loved them and this time went for a pic taken from inside looking across to our Opera House on the other side of Queen St. This type of gate is known as a cow gate since they are used on farms to control the movement of cattle.
Taking part in Good Fences. Click here for more fences.
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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJuly 17, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Seems kinda fancy-dancy for controlling cows but I'm sure it works. I don't see any cows, though. :))

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 17, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    really beautiful! i couldn't imagine a cow fancy enough. ;)

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  3. Luis GomezJuly 17, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Wow!

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  4. eileeninmdJuly 17, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful and fancy cow gate. Have a happy day!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    A cow gate back the. I prefer how it is used today .

    Beautiful!

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  6. Billy Blue EyesJuly 17, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Some nice gates you have shown lately

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  7. SharonJuly 17, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    That really is a beautiful gate. I love the lamp posts!

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 17, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Very ornate!

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 17, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    WOW I would LOVE one of those "Cow gates" :) B

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 17, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    That's the prettiest cow gate I've ever seen Pat, beautiful iron fretwork.. is that what you call it?

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  11. Tanya BreeseJuly 17, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    so intricate!

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  12. BumbleVeeJuly 17, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Well, crowds of people are just like cattle ...or ...zombies... they need controlling too... this works great I guess...

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  13. HalcyonJuly 17, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    The best fence and gates in the city!

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  14. GreenComotionJuly 17, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    I wouldn't expect anything less from my former neighboring city. Great find!

    Peace :)

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  15. FABJuly 17, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Beautifully ornate.

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  16. cieldequimperJuly 17, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    They used to do things in style, didn't they? Love the winter shot too!

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  17. Laura. MJuly 17, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Una reja preciosa !!
    Hasta pronto, volveré Pat ;)
    Besos.

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  18. AndyJuly 17, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Lots of detail... including two beavers.

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  19. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 17, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    These are stunning ornamental gates

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  20. William KendallJuly 17, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    I've seen them from the street side. They are beautiful.

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  21. JackJuly 17, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    The gates are wonderful, RedPat. I love to see ironwork like this.

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  22. RandyJuly 17, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    That like a piece of art.

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  23. KarenJuly 17, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    Always loved these gates!

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  24. StephanieJuly 17, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    It looks pretty fancy for a cow fence, quite ornate. Nice image!

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  25. KarlJuly 18, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    It's a great looking gate!

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  26. Jackie McGuinnessJuly 18, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    One of my favourite places in the city. Winter or summer you can get great photos.
    You can also dine in Osgoode Hall.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 18, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful gate!

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