This image is from several months ago. I drove to southern California in the evening, got to bed late, didn't sleep well, got up early, and started down the freeway toward the Redlands Temple. The closer I got to the temple the heavier the morning fog got. The light looked bad and I decided it wouldn't be worth even trying to come up with a morning image. So, I turned around and headed back toward the motel to grab a little more sleep. I only drove a few miles before having a change of heart and turning back around.
     The fog started to thin and the light became better. I walked around for a while, trying to decide on a composition. Once again, the big camera attracted attention. A heavily tattooed gentleman walked over to me and started asking why I was using an "antique" camera. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard that question. We stood there talking for a while and he asked me what I knew about temples. He had several family members who are LDS and always wondered why they were so positive and happy. He felt the need to make some changes in his life and get away from a gang lifestyle. He said he was going to contact the missionaries that week. He needed to leave and I needed to get to work, so we shook hands and he left. I wish I'd gotten his name and address. I'd like to send him a print of the Redlands Temple.



     It's not easy to see at this size, but the snow-clad mountains are peeking through the clouds on the right side of the temple, near those two distant palm trees.