Hi, I'm Lucinda
The photo was taken with my new Canon EOS 450D (with a tamron 18-200mm lense), by me in the mirror. It's a little overexposed, but at my age, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Bare Bones Bio:
I was born in Louisiana, USA in 1956, youngest of four girls. In 1967 we all moved to New Jersey when my father was transferred. I've always loved to read and soon gravitated towards Sci Fi, Fantasy, and nonfiction (mostly English History). The last was influenced by watching Masterpiece Theatre. I had the opportunity to go to the UK and Greece on 10 day Easter trips through my high school, which instilled in me an itch to travel. After one year of college,(I learned a lot, but unfortunately not much from my professors and text books) I joined the Air Force and went to Japan and England. I married a fellow GI (Bill), in England, got out of the Air Force (Bill stayed in)and went back to the States. Bill and I then lived in Rancho Cordova, California (where we had our first son, Charles),
Biloxi, Mississippi (where we had our second son, James), Oxfordshire, UK (For me, thank you Bill), and San Antonio, Texas (where we live now). Bill is retired from the Air Force and drives a Big Rig for J. B. Hunt. I am an office manager for a carwash. Charles and James graduated last May from University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A&M at College Station respectively. Yeah!!!
Interests:
Reading - Mostly nonfiction history, though I have widened the field somewhat. I also like journals and diaries and have been reading "The Diary of Samuel Pepys" on and off for a while now. I'm currently on Vol. VII 1666. (I haven't gotten to the great fire yet). My fiction tends to run to fantasy, Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman to name a few.
Music - I grew up on rock, folk, musicals, classical, and Gilbert and Sullivan. I still love all that and have added jazz, blues, bluegrass, celtic and a little country. I don't play any instruments and can't sing (the singing talent in our family seemed to lessen with each new sister and I'm the baby of the bunch), but I'm an enthusiastic listener.
Art (Drawing, Photography and Oil Painting) - One of the regular pastimes of my sisters and I growing up was paper dolls. We used typing paper to make swimsuit clad paper dolls with pattern book heads. Then we spent countless hours drawing and coloring clothes for them. Depending on the current story, they could be clothes from Regency England, Colonial America, or Star Trek. I also drew faces from the hairdo magazines and was happy if they looked fairly human. I now draw and have recently taken up oil painting. I'm a definite amateur at photography. I've taken pictures since the mid 70s when I went to Japan, but they are mostly of my travels, kids and cats. I've got a lot to go through to see which ones are worth posting. I bought my first digital camera last April (09) for my birthday (I ordered it in April, received it in May, for my birthday in June. (I don't believe in being too literal about such things) I bought PhotoShop in June. I've still got a lot to learn on both, but it's a lot of fun.
Other - My sister Gail and I love The Teaching Company lectures. We both buy history, I occasionally buy literature and she occasionally buys math and science and we watch each other's. I'm also a tad fond of cats.
I could gush, and probably have, about all the talent I see on RR. I find myself using the words wow and beautiful far too much. I guess I should pull out the Thesaurus.Â
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Comments (39)
whaleman
Pretty ornate on the left side!
wysiwig
Beautiful classic mission architecture and great information.
ia-du-lin
great view, beautiful photo
jocko500
this is wonderful shot
durleybeachbum
"First they fell upon their knees, then on the aboriginies". But they did surely also leave some lovely buildings.
helanker
What a beautiful old building. It was a really nice day you took this shot.
jayfar
This is a super and well framed capture of this lovely old building Lucinda.
jendellas
I love old buildings like this, lovely capture!!
dochtersions
SO WONDERFUL AND IMPRESSING, THIS PHOTO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING, DEAR LUCINDA. I LOVE IT.
vaggabondd
what a beautiful mission, great capture my friend
alanwilliams
a beautifully proportioned building in a perfect frame, all adds up to a cracking pcture with informative and interesting info. Iknow what its like to run out of time for whatever reason, it was nice to see your always incisive comment on my picture the other day
dakotabluemoon
Wonderful capture of this place so pretty.
mickeyrony
A monastery, superb architecture. Do not worry for the comments lol You have the dream in your heart and you made us enjoy your labors. Congratulations and many thanks again for sharing ((5 + +)) Un monastère ,superbe architecture . Ne t'en fait pas pour les commentaires lol Tu as dans ton coeur le rêve et tu nous fait jouir de tes labeurs . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
THROBBE
Postcard shot! Great work!
drifterlee
What a beautiful old church. I was in San Antonio years ago - like 30 years ago, LOL!
magnus073
It is so good to see you post again Lucinda, and this is a fabulous image to return on. This is such an amazing Mission, and has such a disinctive appearance. I very much enjoyed reading the rich history behind it.
Sea_Dog
Well done - a superb shot.
thecytron
Great photograph!
Fidelity2
It is well done by you. I thank you. 5+!
tennesseecowgirl
Wonderful capture.
Jean_C
Superb architecture and beautiful shot!
alessimarco
~Wonderful!!~
emmecielle
Wonderful architecture and great informations! Splndid shot! :)
goodoleboy
Across the alley from the Alamo Lived a pinto pony and a Navajo Who sang a sort of indian Hi-de-ho to the people passing by...... Excellent foto, accompanied by extensive information, Lucinda.
flavia49
outstanding image
mgtcs
Enchanting place my friend aarevelou and precious
clbsmiley
I really like the lighting and sky you captured with this piece of history. Well done my friend.
anianiani
Great My Dear Friend.....A perfect photoshot........
MagikUnicorn
BEAUTY...The second oldest church in America (because the oldest one is in Montreal :)
sandra46
superb creation!