Behind the Open Gate | Brian Gaynor Photography

Behind the Open Gate

The wrought iron gate opens into the snowy distance.

Photo captured at Fabyan Park in Geneva, Illinois.

Tags: behind, fabyan park, gate, geneva, illinois, nature, photography, snow, wrought iron

37 thoughts on “Behind the Open Gate”

avian101 on March 3, 2012 at 1:06 pm said:

Is that the entrance to the Adams’ mansion? :)…Just joking!
Good shot Brian!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  …of the Addams family? Don’t think so! Appreciate the comment.
  
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sandy on March 3, 2012 at 1:23 pm said:

The gate is lovely, and so is the sky.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Sandy, thank you very much for the feedback!
  
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5i Photography on March 3, 2012 at 1:33 pm said:

Great use of lines in your image.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your comment — thanks!
  
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H2O by Joanna on March 3, 2012 at 2:04 pm said:

Fantastic shot Brian… no words to describe 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  Joanna, thank you very much!
  
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Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on March 3, 2012 at 2:13 pm said:

Very nice. Love the composition and lines.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Maralee! I really liked the symmetry, leading lines and sky. I appreciate the support.
  
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apronheadlilly on March 3, 2012 at 2:32 pm said:

Love this! And how fun that there is actually no fence on either side of the gate. Were they really serious about keeping folks out? 🙂 Love your shots.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  Lilly, thank you so much for the warm words!
  
  You make an excellent point about the lack of a fence. The gate must have been intended purely for decorative purposes. It was an old mansion that was later converted to a park.
  
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Tammy on March 3, 2012 at 2:41 pm said:

what a fabulous entry and wow, the use of leading lines shows off the depth in this image perfectly!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 2:45 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your insight, Tammy. I appreciate your continued support!
  
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Vicki on March 3, 2012 at 3:24 pm said:

those gates are very welcoming, opening outward, and it is nice to know that the property is now a park.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  It’s a lovely property, and the gates opening outward add a distinctive (welcoming) touch. Thanks so much, Vicki!
  
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anaslense on March 3, 2012 at 4:59 pm said:

Beautiful!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 8:05 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the comment — thanks!
  
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carlschmidtphoto on March 3, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:

Great composition! I feel like there are a world of possibilities awaiting as you pass through the gates.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the great comment, Carl!
  
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Angeline M on March 3, 2012 at 7:43 pm said:

I love the scroll work on the gate as well as the two cement posts it is attached to. Really lovely shot.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  You’re right, the scroll work is beautiful. Thank you very much, Angeline!
  
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2 Rivers Photos on March 3, 2012 at 9:37 pm said:

Love the composition 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 10:46 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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photosfromtheloonybin on March 3, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:

It’s so inviting! I just want to step through and follow the path. Great photo! 🙂

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- Brian Gaynor on March 3, 2012 at 10:47 pm said:
  
  It’s a great park — thank you for the feedback!
  
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Dave on March 4, 2012 at 2:15 am said:

Great, Brian. Did you get any close-ups of the carvings on the pedestals? They look really interesting but I can’t make them out clearly.

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- Brian Gaynor on March 4, 2012 at 7:59 am said:
  
  I didn’t get any close-ups, Dave, but since I go that park/forest preserve periodically, I can get some next time. I believe they are carvings of eagles, but can’t be sure.
  
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  - Dave on March 4, 2012 at 1:06 pm said:
    
    I watch. I check your site nearly every day.
Hindupur Avinash on March 4, 2012 at 11:54 am said:

Nice photo!! I just like all that snow and the way these gates are open.. it just makes me want to run straight into it and play in the snow!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 4, 2012 at 11:58 am said:
  
  Thank you very much for the feedback, Hindupur!
  
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Santi on March 4, 2012 at 12:08 pm said:

Fantastic composition and colours!!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Santi!
  
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mdphotographers on March 5, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

Oh wow.. Beautiful subject matter and I love the composition!

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- Brian Gaynor on March 5, 2012 at 10:59 am said:
  
  I appreciate the kind words — thank you!
  
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rayfausel on March 8, 2012 at 10:13 am said:

liked your website, great photos

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- Brian Gaynor on March 8, 2012 at 10:16 am said:
  
  Thank you very much, Ray.
  
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