Community of Christ Headquarters

 This very unique building is the headquarters of the Community of Christ church. The twisting spire really sets it apart from other religious buildings.

Kirtland's Spire

 From this view, the temple in Kirtland, Ohio seems to be peaking through the trees.

Kirtland's Beautiful Grounds

 Another view of the Kirtland temple which is now owned by the Community of Christ. It was built by early Latter-day Saint pioneers.

Kirtland Ohio Temple

It was said that angels were seen on the roof during the dedication of this beautiful pioneer temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I thought for a moment that we were seeing them again.

 

Kansas City Temple

 This spire view of the Kansas City MO temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brings a sense of the grandeur of this very beautiful building and its surrounding grounds. Enjoy

Nauvoo IL Temple

  

The Nauvoo IL Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is very striking when seen at night. It stands at the crest of a hill above the reconstructed city of Nauvoo. Enjoy

Palmyra NY Temple

 From this view of the Palmyra NY Temple if I were to turn to my right I would be looking into the Sacred Grove about a 1/4 mile away. Enjoy

Palmyra Temple and Site

 This is the view of the Palmyra NY temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including some of the beautiful landscaping on the temple grounds. Enjoy

Sacred Grove View

 This is the view of the Palmyra NY Temple from The Sacred Grove. Enjoy

The Sacred Grove

 This stand of trees near Palmyra, NY is the site where young Joseph Smith retired to pray. During this prayer a remarkable vision opened and Joseph was able to communicate directly with God the Father and His son Jesus Christ. We don't know the exact spot where this vision took place, just somewhere in this grove of trees. Joseph was just 14 years of age, but was to become the Prophet and founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The full account of this visitation can be found in the book The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church. Enjoy

A Hot Bath

 These poor trees were doing just fine, then the thermal feature at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone shifted and bathed them in hot water. The algae and steam make this an otherworldly look.

Nap Time

 This buffalo was just standing there when something diverted my attention for a moment. When I turned back it was laying down. It looked so peaceful, I wanted to go over and pet it but I decided that using a 170-500mm lens got me close enough.

Mammoth Marshmallows

 The steps at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park look like giant marshmallows in the background of this dead tree.

Old Tractors

 I am a fan of anything Ford, be it an old car, truck, trimotor airplane, or a tractor, I like them all. Please note the VW pickup in the background.

Broken Stucco

 This detail of a building corner with a tile roof is part of a very old delipidated filling station in Old Town Twin Falls, ID. I was quite fascinated by the style and architecture of the building along with the many old Volkswagens and Ford tractors sitting around it.