The first CELEBRATION of mass in America was officiated by Father Francisco Lopez on September 8,1565 in St. Augustine. The cross in the background is stainless steel and stands 208 feet high marking the site.
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Patty Charles
Preserving the natural world one photo at a time
Oh wow, these both are wonderful…love the side view of him lifting his hands to heaven…wonderful perspective!
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Thanks Tammy!
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the cross looks huge, I like the angle on the first one
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It is and thank you!
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Well done for the theme.
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🙂
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Awesome shooting angle …just think of the changes in Florida since that time!
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You said a mouthful!
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Great perspective and use of theme.
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🙂 🙂
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They really are impressive image, but my perverse sense of humour is awed that they had stainless steel way back in 1565?
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What can I say??? you are too funny!
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Two such striking images, well done! I always forget how early the Spanish came, some serious changes indeed as Karen Ann said.
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Thank you and I agree!
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I hope I’m not blaspheming when I say that he appears to be asking for some kind of direction with his outstretched arms at those angles.
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lol!
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208 feet tall? Do they have to have a flashing red light on it to warn planes?
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Believe it or not there isn’t a flashing light atop.
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