Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson

gnagel · Sep 24, 2017

San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona

This mission is currently undergoing restoration work. Given the tedious nature of restoring all of the intricate artwork throughout the interior, I'm guessing this will take many years to complete. At first, I thought the tower on the right was under restoration...but that's the original design. Good thing I didn't repair it in Photoshop!

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2- Art restoration work is taking place right of the altar.

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7- Backlit pews

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All photographs captured with the Nikon D800.

Thank you for looking...
Glenn

Rick50 · Sep 24, 2017

You got some really nice images here. I first visited this place in the eighties with a 4x5. Have been back several times. But your work looks top notch!

davidharmier60 · Sep 24, 2017

Spectacular!

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Dean_Gretsch · Sep 25, 2017

Looks to be an amazing place. I really like those pews.

Peeb · Sep 25, 2017

I love Missions! Beautiful work done on a beautiful venue.

Gary A. · Sep 25, 2017

I echo Rick ... top notch. I never tire viewing your images.

gnagel · Sep 25, 2017

Rick50 said:
You got some really nice images here. I first visited this place in the eighties with a 4x5. Have been back several times. But your work looks top notch!

davidharmier60 said:
Spectacular!

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Dean_Gretsch said:
Looks to be an amazing place. I really like those pews.

Peeb said:
I love Missions! Beautiful work done on a beautiful venue.

Gary A. said:
I echo Rick ... top notch. I never tire viewing your images.

Thanks everyone...I greatly appreciate you taking the time to view and comment on my photographs!

Glenn

mwilson263 · Sep 25, 2017

That is a beautiful building inside & out - you got some great shots. I hope they're able to preserve the rustic feel to it in the restoration.

Frank F. · Sep 25, 2017

I like #8, great 3D look!

gnagel · Sep 25, 2017

mwilson263 said:
That is a beautiful building inside & out - you got some great shots. I hope they're able to preserve the rustic feel to it in the restoration.

Thanks Mike...the artists are certainly taking their time (years) to restore the artwork throughout the interior of the church. It looks to me like their objective is to restore it into the condition it was in prior to the damage.