Sunday, July 29, 2007

Mesa, AZ Temple


I woke up really early Sunday morning in order to get the the Mesa Temple to take this picture. Sunrise was around 5:20am and I wanted to be all set up and ready to go. I get to the temple and realize that my camera lens doesn't go wide enough to get the shot I want. I would have cut off the tops of the palm trees and that would look really bad.

I try moving back, but the fence around the temple grounds block my picture. Finally, I pull my Honda Civic in front of the gate, set up my tripod on the roof, and stand up there taking pictures. This way I was able to shoot over the fence line. Let me tell you, it's not easy setting up a tripod to full height on top of a Civic.

My sister-in-law ordered a 20x30 canvas print and it turned out really great.

29 comments:

Unknown said...

Very nice! So your 24mm wasn't wide enough? I have been wanting to go down and do basically the same thing. I will definitely want to bring my zoom that goes down to 18mm.
I would have loved to see you with your tripod on top of your Civic. Quite the picture itself I am sure.

Andrea said...

Oh my gosh!!! I just stumbled on your blog from google - looking for photos of the Mesa Temple. This is AMAZING!!! I LOVE it!!

So, you had to stand on top of your car to get it? That's pretty creative!! Way to go!!

By the way, can I borrow your picture to do a digital scrapbook page??

Unknown said...

Dave I've been looking for an affordable print of the Mesa temple and just found your picture via Google. Your photo is gorgeous! I was wondering if I could purchase of copy of the print. My email is krystalshepherd@gmail.com if you could please let me know.
Thanks!

Kirstin said...

I am interested in purchasing a print... could you please email me at tookits@gmail.com? Thanks!

shauna said...

i love this image, i am interested in purchasing a copy! please email me shaunaseymore@hotmail.com
thank you

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Brent Hamman said...

This is absolutely beautiful! I've been searching for an affordable print of the temple to surprise my wife. Would you be willing to sell a copy of the print? I am right here in Queen Creek, too!

Please email me at brenthamman@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Brent

Brent Hamman said...

This is absolutely beautiful! I've been searching for an affordable print of the temple to surprise my wife. Would you be willing to sell a copy of the print? I am right here in Queen Creek, too!

Please email me at brenthamman@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Brent

Benjamin said...

Love the pic and I'm interested in the 20x30 canvas print. Could you email me pricing for this print at momomills@gmail.com

Debbie G. said...

Nice picture. I've been searching for a photo like this of the Mesa temple. I'm also interested in a copy. Please e-mail me. debbiegryg@msn.com

SAWNYA said...

HI- I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO PURCHASE A COPY OF THIS PICTURE IF POSSIBLE. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT KSSHERWOOD5@HOTMAIL.COM
THANK YOU

Dee Greer said...

MAY I PURCHASE A COPY OF THIS FOR MY WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT??

The Macdonalds said...

I would love to purchase a print of this picture. Please email me @ cassmac84@yahoo.com
Thanks, Cassidy

Chester and Kari said...

Hi! My husband and I have been looking for a black & white portrait of the temple...yours is soooo beautiful! Could you possibly drop a price for me so that we could maybe purchase one? Much thanks, Kari. khutch82@yahoo.com or chestermm3@yahoo.com

Gooch Family said...

How much do you charge for an 8x10 print? hgooch@gmail.com

Kathy P said...

This is a beautiful shot... what size lens did you use?

Katie DeRusha-Johnson said...

I love that this picture was taken in the morning. Just adds something beautiful to it. How much do you charge for the picture? 10x13? My e-mail is km_johnson07@hotmail.com. Thanks!

J/K Mask Family said...

Your picture of the Mesa Temple is just what I have been looking for. I see that many have asked to buy a copy of the print. I would love one myself. Here is my email would you let me know either way. Thanks Kim maskfam@cox.net

Anonymous said...

I was wondering if I could purchase a copy of the print. Email me at oldnavy_chick2000@hotmail.com. Thanks!

Williams Family said...

Like everyone else, I would love to price your picture. It's absolutely beautiful. My email is actionjackson14@juno.com. Thank you!

Natalie

La Familia Aguilar said...

I love your picture. I also found it through google. I would also like to purchase a 20 x 30 print. Could you please email at danelleaguilar@gmail.com with the iformation? Thanks!

Unknown said...

I would like to buy a print of your phot also. please e-mail me at shellcone@gmail.com
thanks
Michelle

Brad said...

I am also interested in a 20x30 print. Please contact me at 480-229-5781.

Brad

Kathy Whittle said...

I, too, am interested in purchasing a copy of this print, 16x24. kathywhittle@gmail.com Thanks!

Cindy Waters said...

I love the photo of the Mesa Temple! I see many others are interested as well so, are you selling prints or 'rights' to print it? I'd love to know: spindy.lou@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I am interested in purchasing a print... could you please email me at Meghanray62@yahoo.com? Thanks!

Unknown said...

I am interested in purchasing a print before Christmas. Please email me at jmjccj@msn.com.
Thanks, Catherine

Erin Pence said...

I love the picture as well! Are you selling copies? My e-mail is erin.lee.ellingson@gmail.com. Please let me know the details if you are. Thanks!

Erin