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.