Old Taos Pueblo Mission

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• delic (6236)
• [2007-03-31 12:06]

Hi Stan,
Classic New Mexico light here with great contrast. Even the cemeteries are attractive photographically. Your composition is excellent here. Regards,
Hakan

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• jwmunro (5964)
• [2007-03-31 13:38]

Hello Stan -

Very nice, very nice, the late afternoon sun and the crisp blue sky with white clouds makes for a marvelous backdrop. Was the mission ruins really leaning a bit? Otherwise, a well composed and executed image. Well done!

Thank you for sharing

John

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• Just-A-Guy (322)
• [2007-03-31 16:22]

Hi Stan,

I've been in Taos Pueblo and I recognize this spot very well. Excellent composition, colors and light.

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• pikksukk (6)
• [2007-03-31 16:35]
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• Greg1949 (5626)
• [2007-03-31 18:07]

Stan, Nice shot. I often wonder why more interestinf photos like this are not posted from the US, sometimes it is like we have no history. You have touched on a very important part of our heritage and hopefully ot will be well received. The shot is catching, it pulls one in from the thumbnail and it has lots of detail. The colors are great and the sky even cooperated and with all the askew angles of teh crosses it it not even obvious what is vertical, nice capture.

Greg

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• jjcordier (15525)
• [2007-04-01 1:50]

Une photographie très intéressante d'un endroit très original. La lumière est très belle et la composition bien "pensée". Très bonne note également.
Amicalement
JJ

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• leo61 (31826)
• [2007-04-01 2:37]

Hi Stan!
A well composed image with the tower a bit out of the center and the wooden crosses in the foreground.They give a good depth to the image.Good late afternoonlight and a nice view at the mountans in the distance.
Regards,Leo

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• feather (40651)
• [2007-04-01 6:05]

Good shot of the ruins; the strong light has given you good natural contrast. The sky is attractive and the background appealing with a glimpse of mountains still with some snow. I find the array of higgledy piggledy plain wooden crosses very poignant. Very different from a city cemetary. Interesting post.
Kath

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• gary91 (14531)
• [2007-04-01 6:28]

Hello Stan,
Very nice landscape, this church is very original and when you read the story, it is even more...
To be still up after so many destructions certainly means something.
I like your composition with the snowy peaks at the background and the forest of crosses in front. The nice clouds in the sky finsh forming a beautiful scene. Well done and very interesting subject submited.
Have a nice sunday.
Best regards, Christian

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• pgorod (1118)
• [2007-04-01 15:43]
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It's a strong subject, alright...

If there's one thing I feel could be better here, it's the tilt... I think this one needs a bit of rotation so we can see the tower straight. This would also help get rid of a bit (just a bit) of that blue on the top right, making the clouds align better with the edge of the photo.

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• jmcl (11904)
• [2007-04-02 2:17]

Hi Stan,

The old ruin .. the crosses .. the timeless and vast mountain backdrop .. the earth tones .. all mix to create an evocative and thoughtful image .. wonderful ..

take care,

John

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• calimex (1029)
• [2007-04-06 21:23]

Hi Stan,

This is a truly remarkable location, and you have captured it quite well. I have been here as well, several years ago, and your image brings back memories for me. It's a well-composed shot, crystal clear, and the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a stunning backdrop.

The cemetery crosses add great context to this image. Your note is helpful too.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

Best regards,
José

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• emjleclercq (11304)
• [2007-04-13 17:55]

A very strange church since it seens to have been built using earth rather than clay bricks and gives the impression to be merging with the soil (or slowly diappearing into it). The cemetery is also of great interest, since the simple wooden crosses seem to be spread everywhere without any definite order, contrary to the usual habit of rectilign alleys common in other cemeteries aroud the world. I am tented to qualifiy your picture as ethnical (but I am probably to much influenced by Tony Hillerman here...).

All the best,

Emmanuel

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• berseph (1758)
• [2007-04-23 1:35]

Hi Stan. Just found this image looking through images of Taos because I'm thinking of heading down there in a few weeks. I love this one; the crosses and the old church really stand out against the blue sky. Any suggestions of what to see in the area? Looks like this church may be on our list.

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• gunbud (18037)
• [2008-03-16 20:55]

Hi Stan,
Wonderful historic shot this old mission seen much as it was in 1840. The magnificent old tilting bell tower enjoys the benefits of a marvelous backdrop of snow capped mountains, lovely clouds and a vibrant blue sky. The old wooden crosses make for a very interesting foreground.
Back in '98 my wife and me were planning a trip to Taos when my job was outscorced and circumstances have not yet allowed for a visit. This is a spot we will be sure to not miss when we get out there.
Regards, Tom

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• hervepacault (22)
• [2008-04-11 1:49]

I like pictures which are a kind of testimony of the past, of feelings…
This view evokes things which symbolize the “Far West” for European people, it gives meaning history.
How to concentrate a rich history in one picture…

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• zmey (5076)
• [2008-04-22 5:11]

hello there, again

this place has gotten some aura, friend... for me - a very unusual cemetery sight the openness, the density(we latvians have cemeteries in thickly wooded areas; usually with large areas alotted to each family)... for a latvian mind, i would say, even spooky ambience in your picture: as if the heated air was singing... your note - very interesting too.

TFS
kristaps

ps. i agree with greg that we should see more posts like this one here on TE...