Friday, July 12, 2013

An Icon


It would be impossible to visit Santa Fe without taking a photo of The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.  It has a long history with the city and is part of what makes Santa Fe what it is.  I wonder how any times a snapshot has been taken of the exterior with its statues and park as well as the interior altars, windows, and murals.

12 comments:

  1. Like the composition here with the figures in the doorway and about.

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  2. I also like how you shot the photo from below. It's a nice vantage point. I'm always on the lookout for beautiful churches in my travels.

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  3. It's a beautiful structure and a nicely-composed photo. For some reason it reminds me of Notre Dame in Paris.

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  4. You are right about the cathedral being a magnet for photos. The last time we were in Santa Fe we had a dusting of snow, so I went out at night and got photos of the statues in the church yard and park at night in the snow.

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  5. I have a shot too. Who could resist? Thanks for the kind words today...Janey

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  6. This is so pretty. I have a picture of this church.....somewhere.

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  7. I too have a photo of this lovely basilica. You wouldn't pass by without lingering or taking a photo. Nicely done.

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  8. Not only would it be impossible to visit Santa Fe without pics of her Churches, I wouldn't want to. Ever the educator you are; thanks for showing a neat way of composing a photo of the icon!

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  9. I have probably taken a photo of St. Francis every time I have been in Santa Fe. I like your composition.

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