Most people aren't going to catch the significance of the title on this pic, but so be it. The LDS (Mormon) Temple in Salt Lake City is adorned with carvings of the sun, moon, and stars -- they serve as symbolic refence in the LDS faith. You can see a number of the suns in this picture -- two are located about 1.5 inches from the bottom of the picture and to either side of the large window -- they look like a small circle carved inside a square. Closer up, they look like a traditional sun with the diagonal rays around the circumfrence of the circle.
When I saw the moon in the shot, and then the star came out -- and since the "sunset" was still visible -- it was too good to pass up.
Minimal rotation to get the building perfectly vertical. Some cropping to tighten up the composition. Levels adjustment. Unsharp mask.
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It's beautiful, and the symbols are perfect, from their clarity, to their placement in the shot. Just marvellous in every aspect.
Aside from the symbolism, the SLC temple is one of the most beautiful structures I've ever seen. Being there yesterday for my brothers wedding, I was blown away by it like I never have before.
This was definately a ten! The timing to get all of these elements together at the same time, it's just a fabulous package of great stuff! (Did I say I really, really like this shot?)
wow! patella, you've done it again. i've always loved your artwork, but your pictures of the salt lake temple blow me away! and i love the symbolism in the title and picture. in a word: awesome!
very nice, but i'll nitpick the use of the word 'star' - that bright dot is actually the planet Venus - which IS sometimes referred to as the 'evening star', so i guess i'll shut up now :)
Sorry, I was one who left a comment about tilt. I understand now about the lens distortion, I am still in the process of learning this stuff. I also gave you a very nice score when I voted because this is a wonderful image.
Great symmetry and I especially like what the moon adds to this shot. I think the building could be a little sharper. It seems like the focus is *just* off - but maybe that's just me. Other than that, a great shot.
This is such a beautiful photo - postcard material ;) I love the lighting on it, I wish that tree was gone in lower left, the pumpkin carriage (Cinderella) is the only thing missing. :) ~ Good job. cthenk
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