Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix

Not from the series, "The Churches of Tuscaloosa County, At Night."

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix, 4027 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, Ariz.; March 23, 2026 at 7:33:11 PM. Not from the series, “The Churches of Tuscaloosa County, At Night,” but, rather, from an adjacent series, “The Churches of Maricopa County [Arizona], at Night.”

Pixel Peeping

Let’s examine this image more closely.

Detail: The Congregation’s values are proclaimed on the church’s exterior.

Detail: A palm tree that appears to be growing from the roof is actually rooted in an interior courtyard.

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The Story Behind “The Churches of Tuscaloosa County, At Night” Series

This church is nowhere near Tuscaloosa county. I’m currently in Maricopa County, Arizona—one of the largest counties in America.

Please see a previous, extended essay for background on the Tuscaloosa series.

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Photo (EXIF) Deets:

• Camera Model: FujiFilm GFX100RF

• Date Time Original: Mar 23, 2026 at 7:33:11 PM

• Exposure Time: 17 seconds

• FNumber: 5.6

• File Dimensions: 11,648 x 8,736 pixels

• Scene Type: A directly photographed image

• Focal Length: 35mm

• 35mm Full-Frame Equivalent Focal Length: approximately 28mm

• Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 80

• Altitude: 395.38 m (1,297.19 ft)

• Latitude: 33° 31’ 52.272” N

• Longitude: 111° 59’ 30.378” W

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