Through the gates of Charleston, North Carolina

I'm fascinated by and drawn to ... gates. I can't help that I have to walk up to them and see what is just beyond.  They seem to say .... welcome!

 Or they might say, I am extraordinarily beautiful, admire me and honor my job of protecting.

 They proudly announce their home. The message ... pay close attention to our artistic gift.

 

I find myself loss for the words that describe what I feel when gazing on these works of art. They are what they are; but, there is more ....

 

   There continues to be stories just beyond. Just out of reach.  But the story is told ... without words.

 Often I place my camera just beyond the beauty of the wrought iron ... and I capture that story. I'm still without words. I am lost in the beauty of the moment.

I carry it with me ... as it's a beautiful story.