Mission San Francisco de la Espada, San Antonio, Texas, March 2022
"This was the first mission in Texas, founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas. In 1731, the mission was transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756. Following government policy, Franciscan missionaries sought to make life within mission communities closely resemble that of Spanish villages and Spanish culture. In order to become Spanish citizens and productive inhabitants, Native Americans learned vocational skills. As plows, farm implements, and gear for horses, oxen, and mules fell into disrepair, blacksmithing skills soon became indispensable. Weaving skills were needed to help clothe the inhabitants. As buildings became more elaborate, mission occupants learned masonry and carpentry skills under the direction of craftsmen contracted by the missionaries. After secularization, these vocational skills proved beneficial to post-colonial growth of San Antonio. The legacy of these Native American artisans is still evident throughout the city of San Antonio today. Wool from sheep raised at Rancho de las Cabras in the mission era would be washed, spun, and woven at the missions. Visitors can view a working loom in the Contact Station at Mission Espada. Visit Mission Espada on Tuesday afternoons to view live weaving demonstrations! Just north of Mission Espada is the Espada Aqueduct. The Espada Aqueduct was constructed in 1745 by Franciscans to serve Mission Espada and the surrounding area. The Espada Aqueduct brought water traveling in an acequia from the San Antonio River over a low elevation creek, to maintain the elevation and potential energy of the water. This potential energy would carry the water from its original exit point on the San Antonio River to the farmlands of Mission Espada. The acequia system at Mission Espada is the most complete and original acequia system at the park." - https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/espada.htm

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Great photo. Looks like a planet and universe from the Webb Telescope.

Unique and pretty. I enjoy you sharing your exploration of pp and PSE. Thanks!

Wow! Love the colors and images. Who knew? Another form of photography to explore. Can tell you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

Yes, it's easy to get carried away playing with the photography software. I review my PP images a few days after completion and then post if I am still happy with it. Thanks for the compliment. It's appreciated.

We visited all five (I think) of the San Antonio missions including the Alamo. The National Park has done an excellent job of documenting their history and significance. Don't think we bumped into the friendly priest but we enjoyed our visit. Will post some images of the other missions another time. Thanks for your comment.

Thank you for the welcome and your comment on my image. I agree. "We all see thing differently. And for me that is what makes photography and PP interesting." Looking forward to posting my images and engaging others about their images.

Thanks for the welcome! Feeling comfortable already.

Thanks! I appreciate your time and comment. Glad you enjoyed my image.

Thanks for the welcome Linda. I'm familiar with your work here on UHH and have used many of the resources provided by you and others to explore the many opportunities of photography. Looking forward to the fun and inspiration. Appreciate your comment on my image.

Visited San Antonio Missions National Historical Park earlier in the year. I edit most of my images utilizing Photoshop Elements and Topaz software. I tend to experiment until creating an image I'm happy with. Enjoy the learning process. All images I post are original. I have been a mmber of UHH for several years but not active. Think I will be most comfortable with the Digital Artistry forum. Thanks for being here.

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My website is set up as a not to serious business but I utilize it to share with family and friends. I also have an account at https://www.clickasnap.com/krypizza where I share my pictures with other members, family, and friends. Link for my website is included in my signature. Have a great weekend!

Thanks and I totally agree. Great resource if you join or not.