Thursday, February 19, 2015

Flat or Steep

Fences on fairly flat terrain

 Today, I have two photos - a contrast of fencing on level ground and on a hill.

Gate on the side of a hill?

This hill is as steep as it looks and there's a quick descent from the gate to the gully below. I'm standing on the road on the other side of the gully standing beside a guard rail. I've been trying to figure out why there would be a gate there. Anyone have any bright ideas?

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53 comments:

  1. The CrankyFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    Hmmm, maybe because cows will go just about anywhere if it means food?

    Beautiful captures!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Looks like a good place to take a sledge!

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  3. Stewart MFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Maybe its where people want to get though the fence?

    Sorry!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    All good fences need a gate! xx

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  5. RevrunnerFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    Maybe the farmer rotates where his livestock forages?

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  6. eileeninmdFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Pretty winter scenes and great fence shots! I like Amy's answer above.. Every fence needs a gate.. Have a happy day!

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Still pretty co!d over your way EG.. Super snow shots.

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  8. DarlaFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful snow. I have no clue why the gate is in that spot - or why the whole fence is. Keep something out or in?

    Darla

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  9. Yogi♪♪♪February 19, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    The fence on both sides of the gate are in different directions which would require a corner post if one wanted to be able to keep the strands tight. Perhaps the owner thought he might as well put in another corner post and put a gate in.
    I don't know!!
    Nice pic though

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪February 19, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    The fence on both sides of the gate are in different directions which would require a corner post if one wanted to be able to keep the strands tight. Perhaps the owner thought he might as well put in another corner post and put a gate in.
    I don't know!!
    Nice pic though

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  11. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I don't know why they did this, but both fences are for sure in beautiful snowy pictures!
    Love them :))
    Have a fine day
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  12. Cranberry MorningFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Can they drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle in there to deliver hay to horses in the winter - or something? I've got a lot more questions about it, but no answers. :-) Beautiful photos.

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  13. Celestina MarieFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Great pics and contrast of fences. Not sure why the gate was positioned like that. Maybe something to do with property lines requiring a gate in certain sections. LOL just a guess!!
    Happy Thursday.
    CM

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  14. MadSnapperFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    the flat ground shot is gorgeous.. that is an odd place for a gate, it looks like there might be a footpath to it.. i am wondering just how hard it would be to put that fence up standing on a steep hill.. maybe they need the gate to take the cows/horses to the other pasture? or drive their atv through? very odd.

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  15. DonnaFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    That is a bit odd with the gate being there...

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  16. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    was there a tunnel under the road?

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  17. Sue (this n that)February 19, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    I love the two different views of fencing. Not sure why the gate would be there, just for easier management most likely... in the days when it was a bit harder to get around? Lovely photos :D)

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  18. MersadFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    It seems as if there is a small path in the middle of the hill, that leads through the gate. Maybe that's why it's there.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  19. BirdmanFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    I like your 1st image, a lot.

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  20. AnvilcloudFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    The steep photo is interesting.crazy gate.

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  21. 21 WitsFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Must be a separation for some reason. Possibly different land owners, or times they want to restrict animals from one area to the other. Hard to say, but I'm happy I don't have that steep of a climb to mow! Wow.... what a tumble place that is.

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  22. NatureFootstepFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    I prefer the steep one. Loves how it follow the curves of nature :)

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  23. William KendallFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I assume it's for moving cattle from one pasture to another. Both are beautiful shots!

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  24. Coloring Outside the LinesFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    That must have been a hard go, building fence on a steep hill. It must have been chilly standing there...BRR.

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    No idea, but the contrast is interesting! If I had to work on a fence, id sure rather get the flat one!

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  26. TexWisGirlFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    good round pen in the top shot and must be a livestock transfer area in the second. :)

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  27. RoseFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    I'd love to know why...doesn't even look like there is a well worn path to it. Lots of fencing in the first...beautiful scenes.

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  28. Mary HoneFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Ya, not really. Seems a weird spot for a gate to me.

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  29. CarlettaFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    What a lovely rural scene!

    Never saw a gate on a hillside before. Seems that would be awkward to use. Then again, it has us all drawn to it with speculation. :)

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  30. DanFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    The steep fence line and gate location reveals what appears to be a natural ridge line. Possibly the only logical spot to put the gate. :) From where you took the shot, there's another fence in view. Would need to see a larger view to understand the lay of the land.

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  31. GigaFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Maybe this is the gateway to the walks in the hills. Regards.

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  32. Sylvia KFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Great snowy captures!! Does look like an odd place for a fence, but then what do I know??? You are having some COLD weather and here in Portland it's like Spring???? Take care and stay warm!!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Nice takes. I liked all. Even if the one fence fit was where all think it should not be. Ha-ha.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    So very pretty!

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  35. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    That hill would be good for a tobaggon.

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  36. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    It goes nowhere. And the ground looks too steep for a house to have been there. A big mystery!

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  37. MariFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Maybe it's a private property? Or maybe it used to be a gate to a house before? No bright idea here.

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  38. IdaFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    My guess....to get to the other side!

    Both are really nice shots but that first one I found to be really pretty.

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  39. Margaret Birding For PleasureFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Ida's comment made me laugh and she is right!! Both lovely shots

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  40. RedPatFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    For sheep to move about! I like that 1st shot a lot, EG!

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  41. HilaryFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    A great way to illustrate that contrast. Lovely settings.

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  42. ShugFebruary 19, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Good Question....maybe the ground was softer there and easy to place the post for the gate? Beautiful scenes and I would love to have a little hill near by...
    Enjoy the day.

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  43. cieldequimperFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    Both are lovely!

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  44. BreathtakingFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Hi! Stunning first image,with paddock, and I think the gate in the second picture is a cattle crossing,...perhaps!

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  45. Beyond the Dog DishFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Has it not been brutally cold here!?! The saving factor was at least the sun is shining and we had that fresh snowfall. I too got out last week to enjoy the rolling hills. I do like the look of a fresh snow on the hills sweeping across the fields. Especially when I drive from farm to farm with tea ;0

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  46. Ruth KellyFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    I bet that fence on the hill was much harder to put in than on the flat.

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  47. GreenComotionFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Love the composition and the fence.
    Good ones, Tina.
    Peace :)

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  48. Linda W.February 19, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Nice winter scenes. I have no idea why someone would put a gate on a hill!

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  49. PaulineFebruary 20, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    I like the hilly fence scene. If the gate is for stock, some animals move more readily to a gate that isn't at the top or the bottom of a hill. Or maybe the ground is just too uneven at the top of the bottom of the hill. There are probably ten good reasons why it would be there. :)

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  50. Bob ScotneyFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Must be the way through for sheep or beast or farming equipment.

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  51. Carola BartzFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I love to see fences snake up a hill.

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  52. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Such lovely scenes. That looks like a good sledding hill.

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  53. JackFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    That first image is a beauty.

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