Moroni Through the Trees

Not a really great photo, but a great subject. It is really hard to get a fresh new composition of the Salt Lake Temple, I have taken so many. Still a wonderful feeling as I see it almost every day.

The Truth

Remember the one titled Nothing bu the Truth? this is the same tree only just taken today, leaves gone and replaced by snow! BRRR. but that is how it is here. LYLE

Provo's Refelection

This is the temple where Judi and I were married. It is also where one of our grandchildren was sealed to her parents, so it is a very special place to us.

St George UT Temple

I shot this as a 5 shot HDR in the middle of the afternoon, processed it in B&W and then added just a bit of color. Came out just the way I wanted it to.

Orange Skies over Draper

The sunset had painted a beautiful sky over the temple in Draper, UT. I was fortunate enough to be there at the right moment.

Christus in DC

This beautiful statue of the Christus stands in the visitors center of the temple in Washington, DC belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is quite an imposing figure and seems to be inviting one to "Come unto me" as was His invitation to all.

Washington, DC Temple

This is a rather unusual view of this particular temple. It is taken from the service area, I had to lean up against the building and shoot from there. Judi was helping me and quite enjoys this particular photo.

Glow Above Walker Center

 

I was in the downtown area of SLC on Friday evening on a photo shoot at a fund raiser when I looked up and saw this beautiful view. I had to shoot above a tent and it was hand held because I didn't have my tripod with me, but it came out pretty cool.

Soft Landing

This crane was just landing after being chased by another crane. It was fun to watch them as they flew back and forth jockeying for position or dominance near the waterfall. It's coloration was almost identical to the rocks that it was standing on. Very interesting, and I shot several photos of them.

Hoping for Work

These figures are depicted as waiting in line for job applications. The taller one is actually a near perfect depiction of my dad, Ralph Sheneman. I was stunned when I saw it first about two years ago and was anxious to get back to the FDR Memorial so I could get this picture.

Washington's Dining Room

This is a view of the fireplace in the dining room at Mt Vernon, VA. It has been nicely restored and was a demonstration of the wealth of George Washington. This was in the servants quarters, I was not allowed to take photos in the main house.

Grist Mill

This is a view of the gears that run the flour mill that is a reproduction of the mill that George Washington owned and operated in Mt Vernon. He switched from raising tobacco to wheat when the British set the price for tobacco and would not let him sell to anyone else. The gears are made from rock maple and lubricated with animal fat.

Air Force Memorial

Sitting alongside the 395 Beltway in Washington, DC. It represents three jets as they break formation. The Washington Memorial stands in the background.

Abraham Lincoln

Temple Portico

The Washington, DC temple with a beautiful red 'burning bush' in the foreground lends a nice splash of color to this beautiful temple.

Across the Fountain

The fountain on the grounds of the Washington, DC temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints forms a nice foreground for this photo of the temple. This is a very recognizable building in the DC area due to it's proximity to the 495 Beltway.

Gentle Reflection

Here the temple in Washington, DC is caught in a reflection in a small pool in front of the Visitor's Center.

Peaceful Arches

These wonderful arches invite one to sit and enjoy the serenity of the Bountiful Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many families wait anxiously here as their loved ones exit following a marriage ceremony in the beautiful temple. It is in temples like this that families are united for time and all eternity.

Bountiful UT Front Approach

This 12x12 photo of the Bountiful, UT temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a 5 shot HDR. The lines of the street seem to invite you to come and enjoy all of the blessings of this magnificent building.

Red Winged Blackbird

I have always had a fondness for Red Winged Blackbirds. They were very common in the area of Nebraska where we lived when I was young. This one was flitting back and forth between these cattails as I was on a walk with Judi. I set up the camera while Judi was getting in her walk. I shot it wide open in aperture mode to get the house and trees to blur into the background.

Approaching Bountiful

I was in Bountiful, UT on another photo shoot, on the way home I looked up the hill and there sat the beautiful Bountiful Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It just seemed to beckon to me so I drove up to it and decided to take a chance that I could get a clear shot of it. There were several weddings going on with the families waiting just outside. Patrons were coming and going but I was patient and it paid off well. This is a 5 shot HDR with a brand new lens and my Singh-ray color enhancing filter.

The Mantaray

About the only thing that will take me away from a car show is a photo shoot and when I can combine them I am enjoying the best of both worlds. This beauty is known as the Mantaray. It was built by Dean Jeffries and George Barris in 1963. When it hit the circuits I absolutely fill in love with it. I thought it was the most beautiful car I had ever seen, and I still think it is. I was quite excited to see it in person at a car show here in Salt Lake City.

Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

While in Stockton, CA we were visiting our daughter Monica. Across the street was a Presbyterian church, I went over to get a closer look and noticed a car in the parking lot, a gentleman was getting something out of it so I went over to talk to him. I asked if I could go inside of the church, he was very gracious to allow me to. I went into the sanctuary where I asked if I could take a few photos. He was quite willing. I made a large print of another shot I took and presented it to them the next day. They seemed quite surprised but appreciative. It was a nice experience. I really like the way the photo puts you in the pews and the lines lead your eye first to the cross representing the crucifixion of our Savior and then to the wonderful painting that speaks of His resurrection. It was a very peaceful and spiritual feeling.

Oakland Temple Fountain

This beautiful and very unique temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is located in Oakland, CA. My daughter Monica just gave us a precious little grandson, Bentley, so we went to see them in Stockton, CA. While there another daughter, Danelle, asked if I would get a photo of the Oakland temple as she had served her mission there. Judi and I went to Oakland so I could get the photo. It was a beautiful day with a near cloudless sky but the sun was in a really bad position, I just had to make the best of it, actually it came out quite nice. I am pleased and so is Danelle. This is 3 of the 5 shot HDR captures that I took of this scene. I had to set my tripod up on a planter and then extend it up even higher so I could get the angle I wanted. I could not see through the view finder so I just had to take the shots and then look to see the display and make adjustments, it took 15 shots to get what I wanted.

Mt Timpanogos Temple

This beautiful temple is located in Lehi, UT and is known as the Mt Timpanogos Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were in Orem, UT for a wedding and had about an hour to wait for the reception. I had my camera with me so I drove north to Lehi and stepped just inside the gates and hand held this 5 shot HDR of this very special building.