I was trying out an alternative route between two of my schools today when I remembered a spot I would pass that would be perfect for today’s ‘Ways’ theme. St. Mary’s Church in Funtington has a lovely old wooden lychgate. I started off by taking some wider shots of the whole gate but it was this close up which really jumped off the camera screen at me. It seemed a natural candidate for a monochrome conversion to bring out its wonderful texture.

Thanks to Rachel (Urmysunshine) for taking over the Mystic1 themes while Tom is away from Photoblog. If everyone tags their contributions you should be able to find a complete list of today’s themed photos here.

Nice shot Lynda · 2010-11-03: 12:00

great angle and love the b&w beth0110 · 2010-11-03: 12:05

nice ! photodeclair · 2010-11-03: 12:07

fantastic photo! ????? · 2010-11-03: 12:08

wow Impressive close up! and looks great in B & W! Riyaz · 2010-11-03: 12:16

You always find the perfect angle, Helen. ????? · 2010-11-03: 12:48

great angle and composition Helen GKorts · 2010-11-03: 12:49

wow. This is wonderful. Great angle. huiching · 2010-11-03: 13:32

Excellent shot! I love it in the b/w works great! ArtBee · 2010-11-03: 14:53

B&w is perfect, captures the age of the gate ...and your angle is spot on :) cariad · 2010-11-03: 15:21

Lovely detail in the wood grain ????? · 2010-11-03: 15:44

Delicate detail and beautiful perspective Helen ! josy63 · 2010-11-03: 15:46

WOW SUPER!! SheriJ · 2010-11-03: 16:09

Perfect angle, great focus, not to mention wonderful texture! lookagain · 2010-11-03: 17:52

I think that this is an excellent image. maharba · 2010-11-03: 17:54

Great perspective and I love the BW treatment you used, Helen. lgnelson · 2010-11-03: 18:40

Helen, I just commented to Larry that you were one of my favorite photogs on PB - and this shot simply verifies it! Every element of a perfect photo is here. djnana · 2010-11-03: 18:41

GREAT!!! love the texture urmysunshine · 2010-11-03: 18:56

Excellent shot. Love it in b&w. I agree with Brenda. I don't think it could be improved on. ????? · 2010-11-03: 20:43

perfect slowpete · 2010-11-04: 01:45

Excellent in all ways. Latecomer · 2010-11-04: 02:54

Beautifully done!!! LAZYWASP · 2010-11-04: 04:26

This is beautiful! I love the texture that comes through on the wood in B & W! laurencall · 2010-11-04: 11:29

wonderful photo! Eiram · 2010-11-05: 07:42

Excellent shot! wildduck · 2010-11-05: 14:04

Lovely creative composition! Jannie · 2010-11-06: 00:58

Interesting! Kozuka · 2010-11-06: 05:34

I can see why this leapt out at you, the DOF, the B&W and the angle all work beautifully alison · 2010-11-07: 15:35

And again you have a perfect angle!! ;-) Ryana · 2010-11-08: 13:20

I love this in BW. The texture really stands out. SunflowerGirl · 2010-11-10: 13:11

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