A direct exterior view of the large central window at the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, set within a wall of rustic fieldstone. The image highlights: Eucharistic Iconography: The Dalle de Verre (faceted glass) depicts a stylized Chalice and Host at the top, with radiantContinue Reading
extreme close-up of a blue Dalle de Verre (faceted glass) segment from a window at the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: Organic Inclusions: Tiny “seeds” (air bubbles) trapped within the glass are crystal clear in this shot, a common characteristic of hand-pouredContinue Reading
An extreme close-up of a multifaceted amber and gold glass slab within the Dalle de Verre windows of the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: Color Depth: The light passing through the thick glass creates a rich gradient, transitioning from a deep, glowing orange-redContinue Reading
An extreme close-up of a single section of blue glass within a window at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: The Material: A thick “slab” of glass—literally a dalle—that has been chipped or faceted by hand to create irregular, gem-like surfaces. Optical Effects:Continue Reading
An extreme close-up of a violet-hued Dalle de Verre glass slab within the windows of the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: Rich Color Gradients: The light passing through the faceted surface creates a spectrum ranging from a deep, royal plum to a soft,Continue Reading
A macro photograph detailing individual chunk-glass elements embedded in a dark structural matrix at the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The image highlights: The Central Prism: A triangular piece of clear, thick slab glass features distinct, sweeping ridges. These curves are a textbook example ofContinue Reading
A macro close-up highlighting the physical texture and material detail of the “dalle de verre” (faceted glass) technique used throughout the chapel’s nave windows. This section features the central heart motif from the “Comforter of the Afflicted” window. The image features: * Material Craftsmanship: A close view of thick, hand-chippedContinue Reading
A vertical exterior photograph capturing the upper facade and roofline of the chapel, showcasing the dramatic verticality and regional material palette characteristic of its Mid-Century Modern architecture. The image features: * Fieldstone Masonry Wall: The upper central wall is composed of a prominent fieldstone mosaic, featuring river stones in shadesContinue Reading
An extreme macro close-up photograph examining a single slab of clear “dalle de verre” (faceted glass) used within the chapel’s architectural window installations. This detailed physical record documents the unique material characteristics and hand-crafted qualities of 1960s slab glass production. The image features: * Glass Imperfections and Inclusions: The macroContinue Reading
An extreme macro photograph documenting the structural edge and fracture patterns of a clear “dalle de verre” (faceted glass) slab from the chapel’s window installations. The image features: * Conchoidal Fractures: The left and lower edges display the distinctive smooth, curved, shell-like ripple patterns (conchoidal fracturing) created when thick slabContinue Reading