Shrine of Guadalupe,Temple of San Diego Metal Print

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Templo de San Diego, Morelia is a very ornate catholic church in Mexico.The Sanctuary of Guadalupe or Temple of San Diego is an 18th century construction with a Baroque façade.The characteristic that makes this temple special is its interior magnificently decorated by the local craftsman Joaquín Orta in 1915, full of various floral shapes where pink, red and gold colors predominate. The opulent decoration on the walls, vaults and domes is a combination of the clay sculpture technique of the indigenous tradition with the European plasterwork technique. This ornamentation is in contrast to the main altar, which has a neoclassical cut with Corinthian columns that strengthen the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the center.

Since childhood, Aristotle's quote, "Where there is no vision, the people perish," has been a huge influence on me. I continue to extend and interpret its meaning through my photography as I capture images that hopefully inspire, amuse and gladden. At the same time, perhaps my images will also help document the beauty of Mother Nature and our responsibility to care for her. Nature is the real artist. I am just one of the tools used to capture its best moments for others to see. Within the chaos of this beautiful world that we live in, I will continue searching for the best moments and the best way to capture whatever nature offers me. Following a three decade career in public education, as a teacher and then principal for the Los Angeles...