mission concepción

March 2023 — San Antonio, Texas

This photo showcases the Church at Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña, a historic stone building under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, the ground is covered with sparse patches of green grass and dirt, indicating a well-trodden area. Behind this foreground, the substantial, aged stone structure of the church rises. Its weathered facade, a mottled grey-brown, displays the passage of time. The building is characterized by two prominent bell towers situated towards the center of the image, each with arched openings for bells and topped with small crosses. Below the towers, a double-doored entrance, set within an ornate, carved stone frame, leads into the church. To the right side of the building, a large stone archway is visible, suggesting an open passage or alcove within the structure, beneath which a dark bench is placed. On the far left, a tall palm tree and the bare branches of a deciduous tree are visible against the sky, adding to the sense of an established, historical site. The overall impression is one of enduring history and architectural strength.

© 2023 Mukul Agarwal