Mission San Juan Capistrano
We took a trip to the San Juan Capistrano Mission this past weekend and I was impressed and astonished by it’s history and architecture. It’s a lovely place to visit if you have time…and a camera (being that it’s surrounded by beautiful gardens and historic ruins and all that good stuff). To read about it’s history go to sjchistoricalsociety.com
The Serra Chapel.
Construction of Mission San Juan Capistano, “Jewel of the Missions”, began in November 1776. Father Junipero Serra named it for St. John of Capestrano in Italy, a warrior priest of the 15th century. This is the seventh in the chain of missions founded by Father Serra.
The Great Stone Church stood only six years until December 8, 1812, when a tremendous earthquake shook most of Southern California from San Luis Obispo to Oceanside.
Hummingbirds are as pretty as the nature we find them in.
How gorgeous are waterlilies!
We didn’t get to take any pictures of us together, as usual…maybe next time. =)
alldoneup :: May.27.2008 :: Days of my life, Photography, Places and Vacations ::
GREAT PICTURES TAKING…….I’M LOVING UR CAMERA! MY HUBBY AND I ARE IN PROCESS TO GET A NEW CAM….I WAS THINKING ON GETTING THE NIKON D80….WHAT KIND IS URS?
BTW….THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS “^__^”
SO WHEN IS THE BIG DAY? IF U DONT MIND ME ASKING….GOSH, U GUYS SHOULD HURRY AND HAVE LITTLE ONES OF UR OWN, IT’S AMAZING TO HAVE SUCHA JOY IN UR LIFE, I CAN’T BELIEVE I TOOK SO LONG HEHE
Wow, wow,wow! Love your pictures!
WOW…that place looks gorgeous!!! I’m totally loving the pictures
Beautiful pictures K! Thanks for sharing. =)
Hi! It’s a Nikon D40, if you’re getting the D80 you should check out this guy’s site…easy to follow tips and I admire his photography as well.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80/users-guide/index.htm
We’ve been talking about the dreaded “M” word but nothing is set in stone yet….oddly enough, I’m not as eager about it as I am about babies, now those are a great source of excitement and joy! It definitely seems like your little one puts a magical spin of your life, how fun that must be!
lol, many thanks! =D
It has such a nostalgic air when you walk through it, it’s amazing. I’m definitely going back there again, I might sneak in a photo shoot of myself too!
Thanks, hopefully the pictures do the place justice. =D
wow: great pictures kay.. i hate you! lol.. im diggin ur photography.. you’ll have to take me there, whenever i visit!) keep up the good work!
Me and Ty would love to take you guys if you ever (ever ever ever) come!