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Painted Church

            The Guardian Angel Catholic Church is an example of the painted churches of Texas, some of the most beautiful architectural treasures in the Lone Star State. These simple yet elegant structures remain a vital part of the small communities they have served for well over a hundred years.  Every detailed feature of these buildings is a lingering testimony to the talent of now-forgotten carpenters and craftsmen, men and women who built something that has outlived them and continues to inspire new generations of the faithful.  The interior of the Guardian Angel is quite simply magnificent. The arches, the ceiling with its gallery of biblical figures, the wooden pews, and the columns all serve to frame the ornate altar. The statutes of the Stations of the Cross depicting the passion of Christ line the walls on either side of the pews. The beautiful stained glass windows soften the light that spills into the sanctuary.  Every element in this building contributes in some way to creating a peaceful and worshipful setting—a refuge from the outside world.
   

Taken on: June 25, 2023

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Camera: Sony ILCE-6600, f/7.1, 1/5 sec, 16mm (=24mm), ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCE-6600
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	0.2 sec (1/5)
Focal Length:	16mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	+0.3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Daylight
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	PaintShop Pro 25.00
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