For those of you who did not see my Skywatch post, this is a picture of the front of Virginia Military Institute. It and the Citadel were the last all male military colleges in the United States to admit women.
These two iron gates when closed and locked
form the initials VMI. They are both unique and beautiful. All of the gates at VMI are like this. You are looking at the side entrance to the school where the obstacle course and baseball field are located.
This is a close up view of the gates pictured above.
They really are impressive.
Last but not least some pictures of fences
from my early morning walk before work this morning.
This post is linked with:
you know i love the rural ones - especially when there's grasses and wildflowers involved, too. :)
ReplyDeleteThose closeups of the gate a fantastic. i like the country scenes too-especially the one with the fence and mountain behind. Lovely textures in that green.
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast between the VMI fences and those with wooden posts in the country! Each is lovely in its own way.
ReplyDeleteDesert Fence and Sky
Beautiful buildings and skies ( -- I think I'm commenting on both this post and the last one in both places!)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting about your father-in-law.
The VMI ones are truly impressive but the ones from your morning walk speak volumes to this country girl's heart!
ReplyDeleteThat first "early morning walk" fence is my favorite. I could just lose myself in that photo! And seeing VMI was a treat!
ReplyDeleteI've never been there, but the grounds are beautiful. Nice looking buildings, too. Love those country wire fences!
ReplyDeleteI love the walk before work shots, especially the one with the letterbox. You live in a very pretty area.
ReplyDeleteLove the country fences!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful selection of fences, strong and elegant, rustic and country - my favourite!
ReplyDeleteThe fences and gates at VMI are impressive, but those rural fences, with the accompanying view are fabulous! That first rural one is just a gorgeous view! What a wonderful place to walk!
ReplyDeletevmi is such a beautiful campus...maybe i will be lucky and one of my boys will go there ;) my older son's baseball coach graduated from there and recently told us that you can see the words vmi in the atlanta braves tomahawk...neat huh?! something to do with the fact that the guy who designed their logo was a vmi grad, i think!
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos of VMI and fencing. Is this a school where the kids live there or day school. I am interested to know. I am most impressed with the beauty. Nice country shots on your morning walk.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots...VMI is a very impressive place! Love your rural fence shots too!
ReplyDeleteVery Nice..VMI is impressive n beautiful! Love your rural fences too!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the military academy are very impressive, but I'm a fan of old rural fences. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovin the country fences =)
ReplyDeleteI love the mountains and the country so your post was especially entertaining for me.
ReplyDeleteLove that castle like building. I have been fascinated with castles since I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteYou have some fantastic fences as well. I enjoyed this post very much.