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05 August 2013 Sam Rua

Mission Gate

Tucson, AZ view map

San Xavier Mission is on the Tohono O'odham Nation lands and it is interesting to see the mix
of cultures / religions at the mission. Here is a gate showing I'itoi, the Man in the Maze.

From Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I'itoi ) :
Iʼitoi or Iʼithi is, in the tradition of the O'odham people, the mischievous creator god who resides in
a cave just below the peak of Baboquivari Mountain, part of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Visitors to
the cave are asked to bring a gift to ensure their safe return from the depths. I'itoi is said to have
brought the Hohokam people to this earth from the underworld; they are said to be ancestors of both
the Tohono O'odham and the Pima. He is also responsible for the gift of the Himdag, a series of
commandments guiding people to remain in balance with the world and interact with it as intended.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
1/25s f/8.0 at 47.0mm iso100, tripod, merge of three exposures for HDR full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Frank Tran17-Aug-2013 23:32
Beautiful capture with interesting info. V+
Hernan E. Enriquez13-Aug-2013 01:02
Fascinating info Sam! I t will add to my appreciation of the place next time e go there!
Hank Vander Velde10-Aug-2013 12:27
A well captured image and good description Sam.
Guest 10-Aug-2013 06:02
Wonderfully composed, interesting background and a beautiful desert scene. Love it!
woody3410-Aug-2013 04:52
Spectacular composition and colours, Beautiful...V
Carol Rollins10-Aug-2013 00:22
This is like a fine painting Sam. Your composition is top notch and your presentation
is great. Thanks for the info too. ~
Guest 09-Aug-2013 22:41
Interesting to see. Thanks for the background info, Sam.
Ken Chambers ARPS09-Aug-2013 20:53
I love the Cactus plants that lines the pathway.
Stephanie09-Aug-2013 18:19
Great gate and information Sam! Looking forward to seeing more images from this mission! V
Carol How09-Aug-2013 16:41
Really like this perspective and its a fascinating historical/religious artful place... also like the lion head (?) behind the gate!
Neil Marcus09-Aug-2013 16:28
Good image and insightful commentary.
davidksmith09-Aug-2013 15:36
Sam, wonderful still life. Love the composition and lighting.
globalgadabout09-Aug-2013 14:06
insightful symbolism here, and quite the array of desert plants..V
Guest 09-Aug-2013 13:15
Ditto. Best J
Jim Coffman09-Aug-2013 12:25
A splendid capture,Sam! Love it!!
pkocinski09-Aug-2013 12:21
Great image - well done.
Blandine Mangin09-Aug-2013 07:34
very lovely compo ! v
joseantonio09-Aug-2013 04:44
Lovely gate nicely captured.V
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