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Temple Of Peace


Temple Of Peace
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Copyright: Scott Thomas (Sharpshooter) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 540 W: 71 N: 1703] (6922)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-03
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi), - Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS, 58mm Marumi UV, 58mm Hoya Polarizing Filter
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-04 0:26
Viewed: 286
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I went down to Hamilton yesterday to visit my mother in hospital, and decided to check out this Mormon Temple while I was down there. This is the view from when you first pull into the car-park. There is a Visitors’ Centre to the left as soon as you enter and is open to the public Sunday through Friday from 11am-9pm, and on Saturday from 9am-9pm. Visitors are welcome in the Visitors’ Centre and to inspect the temple grounds and site but only church members are permitted to enter the temple.

Situated in Temple View, in the rural outskirts of Hamilton, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hamilton New Zealand Temple was dedicated in 1958 and was the first constructed in the southern hemisphere. The well attended Temple Christmas Lights display is held annually from December 13-31, with more than 150,000 Christmas lights turned on each evening at 9:15pm.

The temple is 44,212 square feet, has one ordinance room, five sealing rooms, and a baptistery. The spire rises to a height of 157 feet. It was built entirely by church labour missionaries who volunteered all of their time. Local members supported these workers with money, food, and accommodation.

Church services aren’t actually performed here though, they also have a church a few hundred metres down the road which they use for services and weddings. When I walked inside the Visitors’ Centre, one of the men offered me a guided tour of the small centre, little did I know that he was going to tell me almost every detail about the Mormon religion, lol. Was a nice place though, and a recommended stop off if you’re ever in Hamilton.

Thanks for viewing.
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hello Scott
how are you doing friend?
interesting architecture
fine composition and good exposure
nice light around
wonderful skt too.
informative notes
thanks for sharing

regards
Manuj Mehta

Hi Scott,
Very beautiful architectural view vith excellent mirror effect and symmetry.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hi Scott,
the clarity and the sky are stunning
the geometrical forms of the trees and bushes same
everything is so perfect!
Grate job!

Have a beautiful day!
Oana

P.S- hope ur mum is well

Helo Scott.
Perfect symetrical picture.
Components are aweful in this bright sunlight.
Sharpness is stunning even without a heavy contrast.
Big complements from me.
Jan

Hi Scott,

The white of the building stands out well against the deep blue sky and the green grass ans foliage. The building is very striking to look at but as I once had the same experience as you you wouldn't get me in there.
I read part of their early history and it's very violent reading.

Great colours and sharp details brilliant pov well done.

Regards
Jon

Hi Scott,

I hope you're mother is okay ? All the best for her.

This image is very clear, sharp and has a good symmetry !
a beautiful place to visit, i quess.
TFS,

kind regards,
willie

Hi Scott,

I hope your mom is doing a lot better and that she’ll be coming home very soon. Your shot of the temple is amazing. I looked at the thumbnail quite a while to admire the symmetry before opening it. Your POV is perfect. Actually everything about this composition is perfect. Really, really well done!

Best regards,
Werner

Now THAT'S symmetrical Scoot!!! Muy excelente!
I think this is just a great simple composition, and the colors are sharp and beautiful. Great job.
Hope your mom's doing okay down there.
Trudy

Bonjour Scott,
Beautiful architecture of this mormon temple,lovely place and beautiful decoration , Hope your mother is ok!
beautiful composition and presentation..
good colors and light. have a good day
Michel

Hi Scott,
Wow, this is a wonderful expoition of a wonderful place. You image is eally sharp and clear and your positioning and cropping are very precizely done. I like the regular geometric shapes and the perfect symmetry on this image. Thanks for presenting this place as well with your useful note!
Best regards,
Kristof

PS: Best wishes for your mother!

hello scott

superbe ce shoot
la symétrie des elements est magnifique
les couleurs sont belles et claire
bien vu l'ariste

ho sorry i forget writing in english

Ciao Scott. Fantastic simmatrical view in perfect sharp and contrast. I like the amazing vertical surge and perfect white management. Very well done.

Roberto.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-06-04 16:17]
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Very nice sharp detail and colors. Interesting architecture! A beautiful picture! TFS

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 100 N: 3363] (17530)
  • [2009-06-04 19:50]
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Ha ha..Ive been there... Hi Scott... great photo, beautiful colours and lovely sharpness... well composed.

Same thing happened to us.. we went into the visitors centre.. before we knew it they had taken us out the back into another room... and a film was shown and questions asked..only went in for a quick look. :-0

Cheers Dawn.
p.s. hope your mum is doing well.

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1019 W: 81 N: 66] (12300)
  • [2009-06-04 19:54]
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Hi Scott,
this perfect symmetry makes me feel dizzy...
in my feeling, it is a little excess, like neurotic,
it needs something more asymmetrical element.
anyway, as a picture of the architecture, perfect composition and colors, like a picture of a ideal picture.
thank you,
Akihisa

Hi Scott,
Really very nice your architecture photos this one is very sharp and very well composed.
Georg

Hello Scott,
Excellent shot! Lovely colours.
I like the symmetry and beautiful, clear sky.
Great note, as usual :)
TFS
PS: Best wishes for your mother!

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