Abo Mission, located in New Mexico, was build by Spanish monks in the 1600s. There was thriving a pueblo already there when the Spaniards arrived. This structure is a view of what remains of the church. It is a part of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

Swannanoa is an old mansion in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was built by the man who built Maymont in Richmond, and was originally a summer home for him and his wife. It is noted for some Tiffany glass, among other things. It is in need of restoration, but still quite interesting to see. I liked the play of light and shadow on the stairs. I added the blue tones just for fun.

This photograph won a first prize in photography at the Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show in 2016.