San Xavier Mortuary Chapel


San Xavier Mortuary Chapel
Just west of the church is the mortuary chapel, a very small, one room building. Inside, hundreds of candles burn against the far wall. Worshipers leave the candles which represent their mandas (Spanish for "promises" or "vows") and prayers.
Taken
Tucson, AZ on May 15, 2010
Keywords:
san xavier - mission - White Dove of the Desert - white dove - Mortuary Chapel
Category:
Buildings - Trips

Camera:
Canon EOS 7D
Lens:
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Aperture:
F8
ISO:
400
Focal Length:
105.0 mm
Program Type:
Shutter Speed:
1/512 sec
Exposure Bias:
0


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