About the Image(s)

In the “Pioneer era” of Texas when the roads in the winter were non-existent, the settlers who were farmers and were largely from Eastern Europe would spend their time “fixing up” their local parish buildings. These were typically one (religious) denomination villages so it was a real community effort.
These churches are referred to in Texas as The Painted Churches. Three hours south of Austin is a city named Schulenburg (School Place) where there are several small towns nearby with such parish buildings. As a result these are called the “The Painted Churches of Schulenburg” and are internationally recognized. This is one of them.
Converted with Nik Silver Efex and PSE Contrast. Plus a lot of dodging and burning because of all the light entering through the windows on the right and darkness on the left.