Where the Land Meets the Sea
Reflected light on seawater soaking into the sand at the beach.
To Be Healed
"...as we participate in family history and temple work today, we...lay claim to "healing" blessings promised by prophets and apostles. ... When ordinances are performed on behalf of the deceased, God's children on earth are healed." — Elder Dale G. Renlund, April 2018
The Moment
A very small moment with a small shell on a large beach on a very large ocean. 1/4000th of a second, to be precise.
Splash
Light, sand, water - and a seashell.
Across the Water
Two are crossing the water. Can you find the other one?
Palm Family
A "family" of palm trees, silhouetted against a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Art of Water and Rock
Art courtesy of the Pacific Ocean's water against North American rock, over and over and over. Detail of colorful rock at low tide at the tide pools in Corona Del Mar, California.
To Light and Life and Endless Day
"He marked the path and led the way, And ev'ry point defines To light and life and endless day Where God's full presence shines." — "How Great the Wisdom and the Love"
Shorelines
To Serenity and Prayer
"And their kindly portals beckon To serenity and prayer, Valiant children of the promise, Pledged to sacred service there." - Holy Temples on Mount Zion, #289 LDS Hymnal (https://www.lds.org/music/library/hymns/holy-temples-on-mount-zion)
Be Ye Clean
"What a wonderful thing it will be if someday you can stand before the Lord and say, 'I am clean.'" (President Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1996)
Oh May My Soul Commune With Thee
In this world there are places of spiritual refuge. The Oakland California Temple is one of them.
The Moody Earth
This hillside next to the beach in San Francisco seemed to showcase some of the moods of the earth - the vibrant foliage contrasted with the muted colors in the fog. I love nature!
Monument to Eternal Love
The purpose of the temple is to extend the eternal love of God to all of his children, living and dead, through covenants and ordinances. The San Diego, California temple at twilight.
Salty Water at 1/1600th of a Second
I love shooting waves. The shape and the movement of the water intrigues me.
Portrait of a Pelican
Winter in Newport Beach
Not everyone wishes for a white Christmas. :)
Behold...
"...behold, they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and he was clothed in a white robe" "Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world." — 3 Nephi 11:8,10 The Oakland California LDS Temple.
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Divided Waters
Water below and water above. The Pacific Ocean from Southern California.
Earth's Oceans
Earth's oceans - a remarkable and important part of our planet. Happy World Oceans Day.
Tide Out
The tide went out and the ocean began exposing its secrets...
