San Geronimo Church and Courtyard
Boundaries separate and define spaces, relationships, countries. Here’s a view of the San Geronimo Church in the Taos Pueblo in Taos, New Mexico. The courtyard acts as a boundary between the secular and the sacred.
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Perfect photo choice for this challenge. I like the contrast of colors too. The white against the brown.
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Thanks so much, Carrie! So many of the buildings in the Taos Pueblo are the color of the clay, it feels as if these adobe structures have sprung from the ground, so this partially painted church really stands out there. I really like it too. It makes quite a statement!
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Beautiful photo, Cathy. Great composition. I like the entrance way in the corner at the foot of the picture.
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Thanks, Amy. It liked the opening to courtyard there, too. I wanted to try to capture the feeling of that entry way but also most of the church.
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Gorgeous! Love the earthy colors!
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You would really like New Mexico, Jen. These adobe buildings are everywhere. It feels like they just grow up out of the earth.
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I guess in a way they did! 🙂
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Wonderful photo, Cathy. I would love to visit that church, looks very interesting and welcoming.
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Thanks so much, Mary. It’s a very pretty church inside. Very modest but it has a warm feeling to it. It’s also quite small and kindof intimate.
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Beautiful photo, the composition and colors are just perfect. …between the secular and the sacred, great post for the theme. Thank you for sharing, Cathy! 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. When I saw the prompt, I knew I wanted to check out my photos from that trip.
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Those buildings look so delicious, Cathy, I want to take a bite out of them. I guess that could be called violating a boundary.
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Yep, it’s almost like chocolate and vanilla, isn’t it?
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This type of architecture fascinates me. Your composition really shows off the shapes, the light and shadows. Love it!
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I agree about the architecture, Leon. I love the adobe structures in New Mexico. They have this wonderful organic feel to them. And there are many structures that are 300 years old! The walls are very thick – like two feet thick – so they keep the cool in during the summer and the heat in during the winter. It was a brilliant way to provide warmth and safety from the elements.
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I couldn’t leave a comment on your page… no send link?? The box is there, but then you can’t send the comment… or I couldn’t. Tried several times. Anyway, this is what I typed: Powerful images in contrast and metaphor. Hope your trip is fabulous, Cathy! Looking forward to some seascapes soon! 😉
Safe travels, friend! Dawn >
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