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Date
August 29, 2026
Title
Exterior View of Three Clerestory-style Windows, Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Location
Collection Source
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Description
A wide-angle exterior view of the chapel’s side wall, featuring a rhythmic arrangement of three narrow, vertical stained-glass windows. The image highlights the clean lines and repetitive geometric forms characteristic of the sanctuary’s Mid-Century Modern design.
The image features:
* Window Sequence: Three recessed lancet-style windows, each containing unique mosaic-style glasswork with dark liturgical symbols and lettering (including the word "MARIA" visible in the center window) against a translucent background.
* Architectural Details: The smooth, white stucco façade is punctuated by dark wooden vigas (roof beams) projecting from the top, casting sharp shadows that emphasize the building's texture and form.
* Foreground Landscaping: A row of rounded, vibrant green evergreen shrubs provides a soft, organic contrast to the stark, linear quality of the chapel walls.
* Environmental Context: The upper portion of the frame captures a bright blue sky with soft, wispy clouds, suggesting the serene and high-altitude atmosphere of the Jemez Springs location.
Rights
All Rights Reserved
Contributor
Damien Spencer

