Adobe Church III Photo

Photographer’s Note

San Francisco de Asis Church
Rancho de Taos, New Mexico

This is the front of the church I posted a few days ago.

This beautiful little church is just south of the town of Taos, New Mexico. It is one of the most photographed and painted churches in the US, including renderings by artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams.

From the Historical Marker at the Site...
"This mission church is one of the oldest churches in America dedicated to San Francisco de Asis. It was constructed between 1813 and 1815 under the direction of Franciscan Fray Jose Benito Pereyro. It is an outstanding example of adobe mission architecture. This church continues to this day to be a place of worship and an integral part of the community."

delic, Photo65Net, mpb001, catherinetodd, gabrielpat, scobert has marked this note useful

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oriolm (1142) 2007-06-19 13:30

Great textures!

delic (6735) 2007-06-19 14:06

Hello Amber,
I photographed this famous landmark as the sun was rising ten years ago. Your high-contrast composition emphasizes the graphic elements of this adobe church very well. The back side is just as much photographed, esp. by Ansel Adams. Good work! Regards,
Hakan

melmcree (2261) 2007-06-20 10:04

Nice blue sky to contrast with the browns and whites of the church. I like your perspective here as it shows the angles and lines of the church well. Good eye and well done.

Photo65Net (43084) 2007-06-20 14:14

Amber,
Again a nice catch from this particular building.
The colors and textures are beautiful, and I like a lot how the contrasts catch the eye.
Beautiful, congrats,
Regards,
JB.

mpb001 (4600) 2007-06-23 16:11

I like the earthtones and architectual details, Amber. Nice perspective too.
Mike

catherinetodd (18) 2007-06-23 22:32 [Comment]

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rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-06-24 5:23

Hi Amber. Lovely shot of a very unusual place. I have some books of Ansel Adams prints and this place certainly features. I also worship at the altar of Adobe.....CS3! Excellent photo and TFS. Paul.

gabrielpat (6531) 2007-07-07 5:06

hi Amber,
I like the majesty of this church.colors and pov are nice .INTERESTING NOTE TOO.

scobert (5333) 2007-07-07 13:56

Hello Amber,
You did a wonderful job on this photo! The composition is perfectly framed and the colors and textures of the old church look fabulous against the deep blue New Mexican skies. You should consider getting this framed and entered in an art/photography exhibit! Well done!
Stan

Tipuss (619) 2008-02-13 0:08

Hello Amber!
This church is beautiful indead. Thanks for sharing! Best regards, Eva