Mission - San Xavier del Bac #4 by diomedes66
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Mission - San Xavier del Bac
South East Courtyard
San Xavier is under continual restoration. Decades of dirt and soot from devotional candles lit inside the church lead to a thick, dark build-up on the walls and statues. In addition, work on the exterior walls and courtyards are also being renovated. Since air condition was not even a dream centuries ago the walls of the church are up to six feet (about 1.8 meters) thick in some places providing a degree of cooling - just bearable I might add in the summer.
To repair the exterior walls the construction crew is using a recipe used by the Tohono O'odham people, which when baked in the hot Arizona sun makes the church's exterior a bright white color which helps in being able to resist the harsh desert weather. I think I read somewhere that one of the ingredients is 'cactus juice' - kinda the same thing they use in Mexico to make Tequila - turns me real white too when I drink it :-)
Yet another artistic scribbling - Your comments and suggestion are very highly valued and quite deeply appreciated.
Comments (48)
Splendid...and the touch of Arizona Blue sets it off...salute & curtsy
Great pov selection, thanks for the slice of history and such a good shot.
a wonderful and fascinating capture. all at this image grabs my attention. great light and textures. excellent done,Paul. * BIG VOTE * #:O)
Yep fascinatin, it is so nice to hear about the way things are done, and just surprise at the diffrece in color from this to the clean parts, beutiful courtyard. and just love everythin about this church, Thanks again, V* Lina
Fantastic photo Excellent V!
Perfect ,as always. Great work.
Brilliant shot my friend.I love the way you composed it.Fascinating info as well.Funny,tequila has the opposite effect on me!Have a great day!=M :)
Incredible even to think of living here without airco! Hm, well, every degree you can subtract is at least one! :) Excellent work!
lovely picture :-))
The compositon and lighting is supurb, as usual! Love the Statue in the corner of what looks to be a nice place to sit and take some quiet time out. Beautiful shot! 8-)
LOL on the Tequila comment!! I can relate to that! :) Excellent image..I do love the texture of the building. Fantastic photo!:)V!
Very interesting POV....like this shot very much...!!!! Very well done ! Excellent shot!
Beautiful image!! I do love the sandy texture of the structure against that beautiful blue sky!! Excellent shot and information. :-) Bravo and VOTE :-)
fantastic compo, Paul and i love the way you've captured the texture in this. light and shadows are wonderful!!! I'm sure i'd turn white too if i drank cactus juice!!! :)
Love this one Paul! Such beautiful POV and wonderful textures against that sky v
Perfect composition and lighting, love the clouds in the background:):):)
Brilliant color photography with a real excellent selected camera angle! I love the color contrast between the slightly red wall and the wonderful blue and cloud sky! Bravo I love it!!! V
I would be in my element here I love historical buildings this is a fantastic photo V Cathy xoxox