To Bring The World His Truth

"We are as the army of Helaman. We have been taught in our youth. And we will be the Lord’s missionaries To bring the world his truth. To bring the world his truth."

Elements of Winter

Walls of Rock

Walls of colored rock - just one of the many natural wonders in Yellowstone National Park. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Make It A Great Day

A late friend of mine used to tell me, "make it a great day". There is a power within us to create the day and even the life we desire. This incredible sunrise over the mountains reminds me of this idea. The power to act and to create is in our hands!

Oregon

The iconic Mt. Hood as seen from Portland, Oregon. I love the Northwest US!

Rainy Hills

"Come over the hills and far with me, And be my love in the rain." — Robert Frost, "A Line-storm Song"

Hide and Seek: The Nature Version

I love when the mountains play hide and seek in collaboration with the clouds. What a beautiful world we live in! This is Mt. Timpanogos in Utah.

River Power

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Drive up this Mountain

Winding mountain road - the Beartooth Highway in southern Montana, United States. This was a beautiful drive, highly recommended.

Falling into Winter

One thing that I love about the mountains near my home, is that I get to see Fall and Winter coming before they arrive.

Star Valley's Sanctuary

Late afternoon light on Wyoming's first temple. I loved the simple beauty and the gorgeous setting of this new house of the Lord.

Winter Wears White

Just a reminder that it won't be hot forever! It's been around 100 degrees F for some time now and I'm ready for the weather to cool off a bit. :)

Timp View

A view of the majestic Mt. Timpanogos ("Timp"), from the grounds of the high school that is named after it.

Look Toward the Temple

The iconic Provo Utah temple on a recent spring morning after the rain.

Remember Your Covenants

Moody Mountain

I can see these slopes from my home - and I never tire of the view when the clouds roll in.

For the Strength of the Hills

The Payson Utah LDS Temple, against the mountains, and surrounded by the green of spring.

June Moon

Moonrise over a mountain ridge on a clear summer night.

Quiet Reflection

A quiet evening at the new Provo City Center temple.

Etched in Stone

Mount Rushmore - what a place! I captured a panorama of these gigantic sculptures last summer. Carved from the solid granite of the Black Hills of South Dakota, it's stunning to see in person. Unfortunately, the sky was pretty flat, so I replaced it with a sunset I shot in Utah. Much better. :)

Downpour

Bones of the Earth

30,000 feet above northwestern Colorado.

Clear Air and Still Water

Reflection of an unnamed mountain, looking across the flooded Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.

Every Ending is a New Beginning

2015 was in many ways a hard year for my family and I. I feel much older, much more experienced, and somewhat wiser. In a way, this silhouetted horizon reminds me of the ups and downs of the past twelve months. This makes sense to me, since I believe that I'm not here by accident, and sometimes the necessary experiences of life aren't easy. As always, though, I have great hope. I feel grateful for my countless blessings and feel that the best is truly yet to come! Welcome 2016!