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07-JUL-2013

July 7

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The San Diego California Temple

The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Located near the La Jolla community of San Diego, it was built with two main spires, but unique to this temple are four smaller spires at the base of each main spire.
The East spire is topped with the familiar Angel Moroni statue which adorns most LDS temples.
The exterior finish is marble chips in stucco giving the building a white glow.
Just off Interstate 5, the temple is a major landmark when traveling the highway to or from San Diego.
The temple is brightly illuminated making it even more noticeable at night.
The San Diego Temple was announced on April 7, 1984, and dedicated on April 30, 1993 by Gordon B. Hinckley.
The temple was built on a 7.2-acre (2.9 ha) plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 8 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 72,000 square feet (6,700 m2).

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Gary Rose27-Jul-2013 02:10
SR-71...
Jola Dziubinska16-Jul-2013 23:42
Awesome! Terrific POV and B&W processing. V.
Brenda14-Jul-2013 20:26
Powerful composition with the star on the sidewalk in perfect symmetry. B&W was the perfect choice. V
Cindi Smith11-Jul-2013 03:29
I got pics of this I think. Wow, it is something else! Love your PoV! Aced it! Great processing too! V
John Barreiro09-Jul-2013 00:03
A fine image. Great care in the capture and processing. V
Karen Stuebing08-Jul-2013 21:00
Mormon tabernacles are always impressive. Love the angle and composition. V.
coaster08-Jul-2013 18:36
Great image of this beautiful building.
J. Scott Coile08-Jul-2013 16:44
Powerful architecture so very well captured.
Guest 08-Jul-2013 14:24
Are we in a faity tale?, amazing structure, well captured and rendered. V
Stephanie08-Jul-2013 13:03
Gorgeous, symmetrical image Walter! Love the expanse of foreground leading up to this temple! V
Janice Dunn08-Jul-2013 07:20
Wow - what a building. It looks like a crown. Beautifully displayed Walter
borisalex08-Jul-2013 06:55
Bombastisches Gebäude, etwas von Unwirklichkeit, geschaffen für den Glauben? Tolles Photo! v.
Bryan Murahashi08-Jul-2013 04:48
An impressive and modern looking temple. V
John Lamb08-Jul-2013 03:42
Like an intergalactic star ship on the launch pad.
Herbey Morales08-Jul-2013 02:07
Beautiful symmetry. v
Frank Brault08-Jul-2013 02:06
Very beautiful and powerful architecture. Superbly presented! V
woody3408-Jul-2013 01:52
Quite remarkable building and really must be a significant landmark.Wonderful view and perspective to show its great features.Thanks for the information,Walter...V
Jim Coffman08-Jul-2013 01:40
Wow,a real beauty,Walter.
Pierre08-Jul-2013 01:31
Un point de vue tout à fait exceptionnel tout comme le temple, bravo! V
globalgadabout08-Jul-2013 01:21
definitely a skyward vector implied here...fab shot Walter...V
Timothy Guenther08-Jul-2013 01:16
impressive looking structure, great in b&w.
Julie Oldfield08-Jul-2013 00:57
Wonderful. Great POV.
Eckhart Derschmidt08-Jul-2013 00:23
Ready for take-off...
Hubert Steed08-Jul-2013 00:22
Impressive photo in b&w when usually seen in color. I like the framing with ground and sky borders. Well done. V!
Fred Gary08-Jul-2013 00:05
Gorgeous building and image of it. Thanks for the commentary on it as well.
LynnH08-Jul-2013 00:00
Wow, in a way it reminds me of the Emerald Palace in Wizard of Oz. Gorgeous wide angle view and perspective, Walter. V
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