Rear Exterior View of the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel, Jemez Springs

Description

An expansive exterior shot of the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, taken from a low angle at the rear of the property.

The image highlights:

The Nave Wall: The long, white stucco side wall is punctuated by several narrow, vertical lancet windows. From this distance, you can see how they are spaced evenly along the sanctuary.

Architectural Features: The projecting dark wooden vigas are prominent along the roofline, while the rear wall of the sanctuary features a large panel of rustic fieldstone masonry, topped with a simple white cross.

The Bell Tower: The tall campanile is visible in the background, anchoring the front of the complex and providing a sense of the building's overall scale.

Campus Context: In the foreground, a lower, earth-toned auxiliary building and a white privacy wall show how the chapel integrates with the functional residential and retreat spaces of the campus.

Natural Setting: The building sits against the backdrop of the Jemez Mountains, with the bright high-desert sun casting soft shadows across the stucco surfaces.