Photographer's Note
Mission San Rafael Arcángel was founded in the present day location of San Rafael, California, on December 14, 1817, as a medical asistencia ("sub-mission") of the San Francisco Mission to treat their sick population. It was granted full mission status in 1822.
This was one of the first missions turned over to the Mexican government in 1833. In 1840, there were 150 Indians still at the Mission. By 1844, Mission San Rafael Arcángel had been abandoned; what was left of the empty buildings was sold for $8,000 in 1846. The Mission was used by John C. Fremont as his headquarters during the battles to make California a United States possession (see Bear Flag Revolt). In 1847, a priest was once again living at the Mission. A new parish church was built near the old chapel ruins in 1861, and, in 1870, the rest of the ruins were removed to make room for the City of San Rafael. All that was left of the Mission was a single pear tree from the old Mission's orchard, it is for this reason that San Rafael is known as the "most obliterated of California's missions." [3] In 1949, Monsignor Thomas Kennedy rebuilt and restored the chapel. The new chapel was dedicated on December 18, 1949, with Archbishop Mitty officiating.[9]
Today the Mission San Rafael Arcángel sits next to the St. Raphael Parish of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, on the site of the original hospital in San Rafael, California. It is open to visitors and has a small museum and gift shop.
source: wikipedia
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snunney
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(130967) 2011-10-06 2:56
Hello Lakdshmi,
The delicate pink tones of the mission make a pleasant contrast with the limpid blue sky. I like the framing tree and the shadow play across the right. Good colours and sharpness. I think there is a slight tilt to the left which should be easily corrected.
jacquest
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(19269) 2011-10-06 3:38
Hello Lakshmi,
A beautiful presentation of this pink mission with a perfect sky in the background. Excellent colors and sharpness. The distance to the staits gives deepness. Very well done.
Have a nice day
Jacques
Sergiom
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(117241) 2011-10-06 5:11
Bonjour Lakshmi,
Un beau cadrage vertical qui donne de l'ampleur au clocher de la mission. Une belle teinte de rose qui se découpe parfaitement sur fond de ciel bleu.
Amicalement
Serge
madhumita_roy86
(2344) 2011-10-06 7:08
Wonderful colours.... good management of light....attractive composition... excellent sharpness.... perfect presentation....
csabagaba
(7018) 2011-10-06 8:11
Hi Lakshmi!
Technically, building the well photography. Interesting architecture, European eyes hard enough, isolate the style. The details are interesting and good, the overall effect of the building is a little different. But that's not the point. The man who wants to believe, it does not matter what building you :-)
Have a nice day!
Csaba
photoray
(13981) 2011-10-06 8:35
Dear Lakshmi,
Your vertical view enhances the mission tower and all in fine resolution and coloring.
Ironically, I have given myself recently the assignment to "re- photograph" the California Missions, which I had accomplished many moons ago in my youth.
Also, being a History Major, I enjoy your detailed note.
Congratulations,
and have fun,
Ray
rodgerg
(55767) 2011-10-06 10:03
Hello Lakshmi,
Excellent nad very efficience vertical presentation of this curious and well coloured edifice which arise very well in the blue of the sky. The large FG (with beautiful play of shade) give depht and learn the glance to the cvhurch.
Best regards,
Roger
Budapestman
(82620) 2011-10-06 12:12
Hi Lakshmi,
a very nice photo of this architecture, the colours and lights are amazing, the composition is attractive, superb shot, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György
PS.Thank you for your kind words to my 1400th post!
baddori
(20341) 2011-10-06 13:55
Lakdshmi
Architettura americana , sempre monumentale ma prevedibile e ripetitiva .
Interessante foto - reportage in California .
Forse un giorno vorrei andarci ,,
Grazie per la preziosa condivisione
GF
pajaran
(115989) 2011-10-06 22:18
Dobar dan.
Vrlo interesantan i dobar tekst o staroj arhitekturi ...
Dobra ostrina snimka i kontrast kojim ste istakli lepotu stare arhitekture, lepa fotografija.
Imajte lep i uspesan dan.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.
Google.
Good day.
Very interesting and good article about the old architecture ...
Good Sharpness and contrast image that you pointed out the beauty of old architecture, beautiful photos.
Have a nice and successful day.
All the best.
Paja.
bayno
(18348) 2011-10-06 22:24
Hi Lakshmi, wonderful day with a very clean sky and a wonderful color, interesting architecture, I like the color contrast between the church and the sky, have a nice day, Valter
josepmarin
(59385) 2011-10-07 0:48
Hi Lakshmi,
the amazing intensity of the blue sky creates a fantastic contrast with the soft pink tones of the architecture of this Mission, in a very elegant image.
I like the game of light and shades on the ensemble of elements of your composition, as well as the chromatic detail added by the flowers.
A beautiful and powerful work.
Best regards,
Josep
ikeharel
(113427) 2011-10-07 1:23
Hello Lakshmi,
A well taken shot from the facade POV's on this church.
Good light and colors in compo., fine sharpness, looks asa newly renovated.
regards
Ike
boa
(8039) 2011-10-07 2:56
Hi Lakshmi,
good shot of San Rafael church. I like this vertical presentation and the sharpness. The sky is incredible blue almost over saturated. Fine Pov and note, tfs !
Have a nice day.
Boa
DjoleEric
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(0) 2011-10-07 6:23
Good day.
Nice work and view photos.
Perfect work.
Excellent text for a picture.
Have a nice day.
Djole.
Fis2
(170861) 2011-10-07 11:02
Witaj Lakshmi!
Curious church, interestong tower.
Good vertical frame.
I like colors and light.
Have a nice weekend
Krzysztof
Angshu
(56760) 2011-10-08 21:34
Hello Lakshmi
Nice picture of the church. The pink shade contrasts well with the saturated blue sky. The design, simple is very elegant. Nice in vertical frame
Regards
Angshu
sacavem
(18620) 2011-10-10 9:37
Olá Lakshmi,
Modern architecture for this church is very interesting ,you captured excellent frame.The colours are superb against the blue sky.
Cumprimentos,
Filipe
jmdias
(115252) 2011-11-01 16:53
lakshmi
excellent light, framing and sharpness. we can enjoy the beauty of this church, nice details. TFS.
hugs
jorge
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