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.