The reason that we went to California is because Lee had a conference in San Jose that lasted three days.  So during those three days I took the rental car and explored the area until it was time to meet up for dinner.  One of those days I drove down to Carmel.  As I was driving away from the downtown area I drove past the Mission.  I HAD to turn around and check it out.  I’m glad that I did because it was amazing!  I paid the entrance fee to take a self-guided tour.  I took my time wandering around in the Mission’s courtyards and gardens.  It was a perfect opportunity to break out my rental camera and get some neat pictures.  I hope you enjoy the Carmel Mission as much as I did!

These images were taken with a Mamiya 645AF & 80mm F/2.  The film was Fuji400 ProH.  You might see an “opps” here or there in some of the pictures.  All of these images are SOOC and the only adjustment I made was regarding the orientation (If I took a veritcal shot).  I am impressed with how little (in this case, NONE) editing that is necessary with film.  It is SO much more forgiving.