A Few More From South Texas Missions

PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
edited December 16, 2014 in Other Cool Shots
Howdy All,

A few more from our Trip to South Texas, was so overwhelmed with
all the Spanish Missions, seeing and shooting them.


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Thanks For Looking !!!
Take care,

Craig

Burleson, Texas

Comments

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited December 8, 2014
    #3 is strongest for me....although do wish that shadow or dark portion of the tree on left had picked up some more light to make to cross jump out more! Cheers!
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 9, 2014
    Just seeing this latest stuff of yours, Craig, makes me realize how much I missed it there for awhile.
    Those last two shots really stand out. Great work.clap.gif

    See you,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2014
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    #3 is strongest for me....although do wish that shadow or dark portion of the tree on left had picked up some more light to make to cross jump out more! Cheers!

    Howdy,

    Thanks for the kind reply and
    comments.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 10, 2014
    black mamba wrote: »
    Just seeing this latest stuff of yours, Craig, makes me realize how much I missed it there for awhile.
    Those last two shots really stand out. Great work.clap.gif

    See you,

    Tom

    Howdy You,

    Thanks very much, I have to say I really missed
    shooting and getting out to see new and different
    things.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2014
    Howdy "Cloud Man",

    I don't know how you constantly manage to call those great clouds at will...

    I really love your comp on the first image! Very strong

    #3 gets my next vote

    You've done a great job on the missions. They aren't as easy to shoot well, as people might think.
    Randy
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2014
    rwells wrote: »
    Howdy "Cloud Man",

    I don't know how you constantly manage to call those great clouds at will...

    I really love your comp on the first image! Very strong

    #3 gets my next vote

    You've done a great job on the missions. They aren't as easy to shoot well, as people might think.

    Howdy You,

    Thanks very much, I do love those clouds and even KK will comment
    when she see's neat one :D

    The Missions were so much more than even my Research alluded to, and
    have to give many Thanks to Lauren for all her suggestions and help on what
    to see and shoot.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,969 moderator
    edited December 12, 2014
    #3 and #4 for me. thumb.gif #4 reminds me of a house I lived in on Ibiza many years ago, though it didn't have a bell mwink.gif.
    My Pics
  • WerewolfWerewolf Registered Users Posts: 32 Big grins
    edited December 12, 2014
    #3 and #4 are great - especially 4.

    How did you achieve the effect? Infra Red?
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2014
    Richard wrote: »
    #3 and #4 for me. thumb.gif #4 reminds me of a house I lived in on Ibiza many years ago, though it didn't have a bell mwink.gif.

    Howdy Richard,

    Thanks very much, I'll bet that was
    a stunning place to live, I've heard
    wonderful things about the Island.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2014
    Werewolf wrote: »
    #3 and #4 are great - especially 4.

    How did you achieve the effect? Infra Red?

    Thanks very much, appreciate the Kind reply.

    Yes, I normally put IR in the Title, forgot it this
    time.

    I am shooting with a modded D70S, with the 720nM Filter.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,254 moderator
    edited December 13, 2014
    #'s 3 and 4 for me also. Great subject for IR.
    My Smugmug
    "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2014
    Great clouds and images. #3 is my fav.
    My snaps can be found here:
    Unsharp at any Speed
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2014
    David_S85 wrote: »
    #'s 3 and 4 for me also. Great subject for IR.

    Thanks Very Much David,
    really loved all 4 of the Missions we visited,
    and honestly can't wait to go back.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2014
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    Great clouds and images. #3 is my fav.

    Howdy Gary,

    Thanks very much, wished I could have shot
    more at this Mission, the Church was being
    renovated, so it will be on my list next time.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2014
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy Gary,

    Thanks very much, wished I could have shot
    more at this Mission, the Church was being
    renovated, so it will be on my list next time.

    These old Spanish missions all seem to have a lot of character and an unique energy level all their own.
    My snaps can be found here:
    Unsharp at any Speed
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,950 moderator
    edited December 14, 2014
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    These old Spanish missions all seem to have a lot of character and an unique energy level all their own.

    It's pretty amazing how many have survived and the role they obviously played in the colonization of territories.

    Very cool images.
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  • ohiornohiorn Registered Users Posts: 4 Beginner grinner
    edited December 14, 2014
    Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2014
    Panther wrote: »

    Thanks very much, wished I could have shot
    more at this Mission, the Church was being
    renovated, so it will be on my list next time.

    And I expect to be included on that list next time! :giggle I'll buy dinner.

    These are wonderful, Craig! Definitely not the typical Mission shot seen around here. Apart from the IR, your compositions are unique also. I like #3 for its perspective. I love the clouds in #4--I just wish they had not had to resurface the walls. I know it was necessary but it doesn't look the same. Regardless, it's a great shot.

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2014
    ian408 wrote: »
    It's pretty amazing how many have survived and the role they obviously played in the colonization of territories.

    Very cool images.


    Howdy Ian,

    Appreciate the Reply and comment,
    it was really wonderful to finally get
    to see the 4 Hidden Gems father South
    than the Alamo.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2014
    ohiorn wrote: »
    Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

    Howdy OhioRN,

    Thanks very much !!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 14, 2014
    redleash wrote: »
    And I expect to be included on that list next time! :giggle I'll buy dinner.

    These are wonderful, Craig! Definitely not the typical Mission shot seen around here. Apart from the IR, your compositions are unique also. I like #3 for its perspective. I love the clouds in #4--I just wish they had not had to resurface the walls. I know it was necessary but it doesn't look the same. Regardless, it's a great shot.

    Lauren

    Howdy Lauren,

    Thanks so much, and #3 was for you, I remember you writing how
    that Church was your Favorite. I know it's hard to see them being
    worked on, but so much I'm sure has to do to keep the 150-200 yr old
    Structure stable, especially since they're still being used for Services.

    We're certainly planning on returning to see them again, and Dinner
    would be wonderful, but it would be our treat for all the great info and
    suggestions.

    Take Care,

    CK
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2014
    Craig, thanks for giving me #3. :D Now you have inspired me to get down there later in the week. I will look forward to your next visit. I still plan to head up that way also. I will let you know when and you and Randy can get a shoot put together.

    Hope you have a blessed Christmas season!
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2014
    redleash wrote: »
    Craig, thanks for giving me #3. :D Now you have inspired me to get down there later in the week. I will look forward to your next visit. I still plan to head up that way also. I will let you know when and you and Randy can get a shoot put together.

    Hope you have a blessed Christmas season!

    Howdy Lauren,

    Merry Christmas to You as Well.

    Just let us know, I know Randy like's
    shooting best when it's 108 degrees but
    I'd bet he'd make it as well.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2014
    rolleyes1.gif
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited December 15, 2014
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy Lauren,

    Merry Christmas to You as Well.

    Just let us know, I know Randy like's
    shooting best when it's 108 degrees but
    I'd bet he'd make it as well.

    I'm versatile...

    I can shoot in 108 degrees or 18 degrees. Either way, I have a built in excuse just in case things don't turn out well rolleyes1.gif
    Randy
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2014
    rwells wrote: »
    I'm versatile...

    I can shoot in 108 degrees or 18 degrees. Either way, I have a built in excuse just in case things don't turn out well rolleyes1.gif[/QUOTE

    Morning You,

    I think I'd be the one to wimp out at 18 degrees !!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited December 16, 2014
    Not me -- love cold weather!
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
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