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25 April 2010

Sacred Sanctuary in Chimajo, New Mexico

An ornate Spanish altar in a historical southwestern mission is rich in warm colors of orange, red, and gold and glows in the soft light.We had been visiting the historical Spanish missions in the southwestern United States on our vacation a couple years ago. Both of us appreciate old architecture, history and culture. As we went from small village to small village I discovered that most of the old churches did not allow photography inside. Discouraged but respectful I left the camera in the car and contented myself to soaking up memories. I was moved by the feeling of sacredness in these old missions. The peaceful serenity permeated the atmosphere. So when we arrived at the mission in Chimajo I expected the same, but it felt even more enduring and sacred. It almost seemed as if the hundreds of years of loving worship there had changed the structure itself. You can imagine my great delight when I was told it was permissible to photograph the inside of the mission. I very much wanted to capture the feeling of this mission and not just the image. I hope it brings you a feeling of peaceful serenity.






An ornate Spanish altar in a historical southwestern mission is rich in warm colors of orange, red, and gold and glows in the soft light.
The Altar
An ornate Spanish altar in a historical southwestern mission is rich in warm colors of orange, red, and gold and glows in the soft light. Chimajo, New Mexico
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A filtered and soft warm glow lights the altar inside this ornately decorated Spanish mission in New Mexico.


A filtered and soft warm glow lights the altar inside this ornately decorated Spanish mission in New Mexico.
Sacred Sanctuary
A filtered and soft candlelight glows inside this ornately decorated Spanish mission in Chimajo, New Mexico.
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9 comments:

  1. Warm Calm Peace...3 words that come to my mind right away when I look at your wonderful photos! So lovely Julie!

    Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    xo Catherine

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  2. Beautiful - speechless.
    Once a photographer said: If each and every subject is photographed what will be stored for own eyes. He was so right.
    - Thanks for sharing.

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  3. The light is especially beautiful.

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  4. I adore the missions in the SW, Julie. These are fabulous shots - makes me want to go back!

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  5. Beautiful! You did capture the spirit of this place. The warmth and peace shine through your image.

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  6. Thank you all very much for commenting. It is so gratifying to hear that my mission photos translated to a peaceful and calm mood.

    Cheers!
    Julie

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  7. We love visiting missions because of their warmth and such beauty. You captured it so well!

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