by Caryn Esplin | May 30, 2012 | Blog, Places
The three-bell tower is a defining landmark for the distinct Mission Espada. Though not as large as the other missions, Espada is uniquely charming and beautiful. It is definitely worth including in your mission loop if you happen to get to San...
by Caryn Esplin | May 28, 2012 | Blog, HDR
Mission Espada is lined with a beautiful rock wall, complete with many brick archways and gates. They also have an aqueduct system that served as in important waterway. I took three exposures of these images so I could blend them together in Photomatix for the...
by Caryn Esplin | May 25, 2012 | Blog, Places
The old mill was operating and we watched how the waterwheel outside powered the process inside. Fascinating – because it still works. My grandson, Wes, was sure the old oven in the third photo was a doghouse, and you must admit, it sure looks like...
by Caryn Esplin | May 23, 2012 | Blog, Things
I am not sure what you call sweet little statue heads carved into the sides of old buildings…but I just can’t bring myself to call these gargoyles. They seem much to angelic. Here are just a few examples of the many amazing things you will find at...
by Caryn Esplin | May 21, 2012 | Blog, Places
I normally post photos on my blog on M – W – F, and this week will be devoted to the San Juan Mission. If you only have time to visit one mission when you visit San Antonio, this should be the one. I will be displaying images from four different...
by Caryn Esplin | May 20, 2012 | Blog, Macro
We visited my mother’s grave on Mother’s Day and I have been thinking about her all week, so I wanted to post something before the week passed. The light at the end of the day in the beautiful Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, Idaho, was coming through...
