An Evening on Temple Hill

The temple grounds of any LDS temple is so full of color, beauty, and a strong sense of the spirit, that it is unlike any other place on earth (in my opinion). The one place that might come in second is in the tops of the mountains during the spring and summer. Strength, solitude, and awareness are the fruits of a visit to either place.  My husband and I spent an evening at the Oakland Temple grounds and I had my camera. It was in the early evening. The bay was too shrouded in smog and fog to even see the buildings of the city or any bridges so my camera sought everything else within focus.  I clicked as we walked up onto the terrace of the temple and down again.

It was 106 in Modesto that day.  On Temple Hill it was a balmy 68-70.  Even the raven knew where to find solitude.  The color never stopped all through our walk.  Only God can create beauty this way.  I'm thankful he gave me a camera and two hands to preserve it.