San Xavier Mission (Tucson)

San Xavier Mission (Tucson) · 09:06 PM

Last post from Tucson as I travel back to Toronto tomorrow

This is a very nice spot just south of Tucson. A oasis in the desert.

The shots from the inside of the church were taken at ISO 2000, Thank you k20d! lol...

**ChipB** · 02-22-2009, 09:15 PM

What an amazing place!! Looks like they're renovating it - definately worth saving!! Thanks for sharing.

bwield · 02-22-2009, 09:18 PM

I beleive its under constant restoration and upkeep.
It was mostly completed before 1900 I beleive.
Actually one of the restorer's (?) also worked on the Cistine Chapel and said that San Xavier is the Cistine Chapel of North America

Ole · 02-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Nice angles to your shots. I particularly like number two! Great composition, and just the right amount of exposure!

heliphoto · 02-22-2009, 09:22 PM

Wow, nice shots - looks like a good argument for a truely wide lens too

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Quote:

The shots from the inside of the church were taken at ISO 2000, Thank you k20d! lol...

Amazing isn't it?!

bwield · 02-22-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks!.. it was busy do I needed some creative shots to make sure they were people free!

bwield · 02-22-2009, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by heliphoto

Wow, nice shots - looks like a good argument for a truely wide lens too

.

Amazing isn't it?!

I never thought i would need high iso that much.. but now that I can use it without worry it really opens up a whole new world

KrisK10D · 02-23-2009, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by bwield

Actually one of the restorer's (?) also worked on the Cistine Chapel and said that San Xavier is the Cistine Chapel of North America

That is not a surprise statement considering the colour and detail of the art work within. Truly amazing!

roentarre · 02-23-2009, 05:20 AM

Spetacular views here. Great captures of these wall ornaments and architecture

**Scottnorwo** · 02-23-2009, 06:15 AM

Great shots. Beautiful church. captured the colors wonderfully

vievetrick · 02-23-2009, 06:25 AM

AMAZINg colors!!!! they jump off the screen at work and that screen is not the best. Can't wait to check it out at home. Thanks for sharing.

slowpez · 02-23-2009, 09:05 AM

You have really managed to capture the feel of the old Spanish missons. Wonderful colors. Great job.

gawan · 02-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Stunning series! Beautiful church! I love the colours and the angle in the fourth (Virgin Mary, I assume) image!

Damn Brit · 02-23-2009, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by gawan

Stunning series! Beautiful church! I love the colours and the angle in the fourth (Virgin Mary, I assume) image!

Stunning is the word, the colours are superb.

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ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	What an amazing place!! Looks like they're renovating it - definately worth saving!! Thanks for sharing.

02-22-2009, 09:18 PM	#3
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444 Original Poster	I beleive its under constant restoration and upkeep. It was mostly completed before 1900 I beleive. Actually one of the restorer's (?) also worked on the Cistine Chapel and said that San Xavier is the Cistine Chapel of North America

02-22-2009, 09:21 PM	#4
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	Nice angles to your shots. I particularly like number two! Great composition, and just the right amount of exposure!

02-22-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539	Wow, nice shots - looks like a good argument for a truely wide lens too . Quote: The shots from the inside of the church were taken at ISO 2000, Thank you k20d! lol... Amazing isn't it?!

02-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444 Original Poster	Thanks!.. it was busy do I needed some creative shots to make sure they were people free!

02-22-2009, 09:24 PM	#7
bwield Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 444 Original Poster	Originally posted by heliphoto Wow, nice shots - looks like a good argument for a truely wide lens too . Amazing isn't it?! I never thought i would need high iso that much.. but now that I can use it without worry it really opens up a whole new world

02-23-2009, 05:14 AM	#8
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by bwield Actually one of the restorer's (?) also worked on the Cistine Chapel and said that San Xavier is the Cistine Chapel of North America That is not a surprise statement considering the colour and detail of the art work within. Truly amazing!

02-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Spetacular views here. Great captures of these wall ornaments and architecture

02-23-2009, 06:15 AM	#10
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Great shots. Beautiful church. captured the colors wonderfully

02-23-2009, 06:25 AM	#11
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	AMAZINg colors!!!! they jump off the screen at work and that screen is not the best. Can't wait to check it out at home. Thanks for sharing.

02-23-2009, 09:05 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	You have really managed to capture the feel of the old Spanish missons. Wonderful colors. Great job.

02-23-2009, 01:21 PM	#13
gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	Stunning series! Beautiful church! I love the colours and the angle in the fourth (Virgin Mary, I assume) image!

02-23-2009, 01:36 PM	#14
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by gawan Stunning series! Beautiful church! I love the colours and the angle in the fourth (Virgin Mary, I assume) image! Stunning is the word, the colours are superb.