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Dam the river
The Museum Reach part of the River Walk features a little dam and a set of locks. People from places where locks and/or dams are a thing probably laugh about how much entertainment value we felt these two things added to our River Walk walk.
San Antonio River Walk, Museum Reach
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 9.6.2015
Progression
I had to stand in a little line to get this shot – there were two people ahead of me. Normally, I wouldn’t have waited, but I decided the progression of those arches, the dome above, and the pair of plants was worth the few seconds’ wait. And, because I tried to be a good student in my class with Sam Abell, I remembered to microcompose that last arch all the way at the end.
Mission San José
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 9.6.2015
Drainage System
I guess most people would visit the River Walk and make photos of maybe the river. And the walk.
Which is exactly why I preferred to look at this storm-water culvert under a bridge.
San Antonio River Walk, Museum Reach
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 9.5.2015
Before the mystery
It was very hot on the day we visited the missions and the cool shadows inside the church were a welcome change. We were there on Sunday, and mass was about to start (because even after all these centuries, the mission is still an active parish). So instead of going into the sanctuary, which would have been intrusive, I composed-and-waited (lessons provided by Sam Abell earlier this year) until the foyer was empty of people but full of objects and shadows and light. I think it was worth the wait.
Mission San José
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 9.6.2015
Friar, in contemplation
My Patient Spouse found this shot for me. Which is probably why it has a person in it: I would have waited until the room was vacant to make the shot.
And later on, this happened: the friar from this photo, plus another one, and a “civilian” man were taking turns taking each other’s photos when my Patient Spouse stepped up and took a some group shots with their various cameras. That’s actually sort of creepy, now that I’ve written it down, so I want to go on record that we don’t make a habit of stalking people. Really.
Mission San José
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 9.6.2015
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