Mission - San Xavier Del Bac by diomedes66
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Mission - San Xavier Del Bac
One of the oldest still functioning churches in the U.S. Originally founded in 1692 by the Jesuit Missionary Father Eusebio Francisco Kino and named after his patron saint Francis Xavier, the Jesuit "Apostle of the Indies." The present site is approximately 9 miles south of Tucson, AZ and is located on the Tohono O'odham (formally Papago) indian reservation. Since the mission is currently undergoing restoration, as evidenced by the 'big baggie' on the left side of the image, I'll be showing only selections of the building - obviously ones that interest me the most :-)
Architecturally, it is a graceful blend of Moorish, Byzantine and late Mexican Renaissance architecture, yet the blending is so complete it is hard to tell where one type begins and another ends.
Another artistic scribbling - Your comments and suggestion are very highly valued and quite deeply appreciated.
Comments (57)
Oh what a beautiful building I love the stone work and the parts that have been cut away to make the beautiful decorative pattern. An interesting photograph V Cathy xoxoxo
Very beautiful architecture and fine compo !! Those slightly darkish clouds in the background provide a wonderful mood as well !! Stunning work here !! :o)
beautifully captured !
beautifully captured fantastic
Excellent capture at just the right moment :)
What a beautiful white painted churche! The light and shadow work of your beautiful photo looks fabulous! Excellent really!!! V
Nice church but sky is fantastic. Great shot!
Wonderful image, a little view of a historical building! Love the historical information ..
A splendid show of this Architect...can depict the touch of Moor...this is where I would like to send My Sinus...to Arizona...salute
I've been waiting for that stupid renovation to be over with so we can all take pictures, but its taking forever!! I love this shot and I adore our mission!!!
He he, Photoshop can wipe out any renovation and restore it in its original state .... :) Quite a piece of architecture with an impressive history!
Fabulous shot!!
Wonderful image, excellently done work!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful !!!
Another gorgeous image in your gallery!! :)
Amazing colors. Fabulous.
Beautiful composition !
Excellent image. A most beautiful church. Perfect capture.
Excellent composition and lighting, Love this! 8-)
OMG i would LOVE to see this in person when the renovation is completed! the architecture is INCREDIBLE, and you took a SUPERB shot of place!!!! that sky is amazing!!!!!!!! awesome capture, Paul!
The cleanness of line and form always make your photos such a delight! This place has left me awestruck and taken me away to another time. Thank you again for yet another incredible journey grin. Lovely...just lovely! VOTE
Wonderful! Just wonderful!!!
Another really fantastic shot ... and I love the way you've avoided that ugly scaffolding and plastic used for restoration work on the other tower. Excellent!
Beautiful...Awesome Shot!!! VOTE This is fantastic and even the frame is great ..hehe :-)
Paul, c'est un merveilleux clich!, cette luminositest une ivresse pour mes yeux, je ne peux m'empecher de repasser en mon esprit les quelques paroles de El Paso (Down in the west texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a mexican girl...). Mes sentiments se melent de sit de romance et de poie, je suis enchaincette fresque de la vie que tu offres mon regard!,....BRAVO!, Guillaume.
Exquisite PO-V, a really great looking church and cloud appearance^^
Fantastic ! Next winter, I intend to look after my dias (taken in... 1981, when I was in Tucson) and to scan the best ones ! Your series brings back a lot of memories, thank you, Paul ! I'm sure you choose your day for visiting the mission to have such an incredible sky ! :~)