how did the gate know my name?

this gate spoke to me. it said " hey jen, take my picture." so i did.  and here you go...

that is how a photographer's mind works.  its so easy to find the beauty or creativity in the most random objects.  i never realized how much i love wrought iron gates, until i took this picture. but i think the neatest thing about this picture is that i didn't even look through the viewfinder. i just held the camera in a good enough spot, and it worked its magic.  no cropping. just all natural beauty.  so think about what speaks to you in life, and get back to me on that. i'd be interested to see in what others have to say.