Balustrades have many functions. Apart from protecting people from falling off, or over a place, they are also used to cordon off an area, indicating the area beyond is out of bounds. 

They are a common sight in Benalmadena where the terrain is very hilly. Most balconies have some sort of balustrade too.

With a little creativity in designing, balustrades come in many shapes and materials, from simple wood posts to elaborate wrought-iron spindles, for both decorative and practical purposes. 

For my participation in this week’s Shadows Hunters Contest, I submit shadows of balustrades. 

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The Shadow Hunters Contest/SMASh is run by @melinda01011, and @annephilbrick is the judge of the contest. If you are interested in joining in the fun, check out the rewards and the rules of the contest  👉 <a href="https://ecency.com/hive-179017/@melinda010100/shadow-hunters-contest-round-236 ">HERE</a>

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