Gigantic church

This is the La Jolla Mormon Temple located in San Diego CA..

C&C please...

Very graphic shot.
Must stand out for miles.
Is this its real name ' Jewish Cinegod '?
Paul

Seaboarder wrote in post #2223146
Very graphic shot.
Must stand out for miles.
Is this its real name ' Jewish Cinegod '?
Paul

Hmm I tried to look it up and I got some results for Cinegog. Maybe I just misspelled it but I'm not sure. Since I don't know the correct term, I edited my post to Jewish church. Thanks for pointing that out..

It sure looks to be a big synagogue , if a bit strange being almost white like that. Is it actually that colour, or is it just sandstone that looks a bit strange due to the night lighting?

try "synagogue"

rudgej wrote in post #2223203
It sure looks to be a big synagogue , if a bit strange being almost white like that. Is it actually that colour, or is it just sandstone that looks a bit strange due to the night lighting?

I'm not too sure John, but in the sunlight it's almost white in color..

KCMO Al wrote in post #2223206
try "synagogue"

Aha, not just a misspelling, I wasn't even close!

I have edited yet again!

I love the contrast of stark white building with the dark sky. Add to this mix the geometrical shapes of the building it's a wonderful composition and a stark one.

That's amazing. It looks like a cardboard miniature made for a movie.

I had no idea synagogues could look like churches so much.

You sure that's not the Mormon Temple? I believe there is a REAL BIG mormon temple somewhere on I-5 or one of the Interstates down in San Diego.

theague wrote in post #2224524
You sure that's not the Mormon Temple?

You're right... I typed "mormon temple san diego" in Google images and that church came up

That's why it "looks like" a church

Either way, I think it is a good shot. I didn't want to get too caught up in a discussion about what it is before I let the poster know I appreciated the shot.

Good shot! I shot some pics of that place when I lived in LA about 12 years ago. I took shots of it with the sunset providing the lighting, try get some of those you will like them.

Faolan wrote in post #2223428
I love the contrast of stark white building with the dark sky. Add to this mix the geometrical shapes of the building it's a wonderful composition and a stark one.

Thanks, yes it really stands out even from the Freeway. It's really hard not to rubber-neck as you go by.

montreal wrote in post #2224517
That's amazing. It looks like a cardboard miniature made for a movie.

I had no idea synagogues could look like churches so much.

I bet they could make a movie for the cost of electricity

theague wrote in post #2224524
You sure that's not the Mormon Temple? I believe there is a REAL BIG mormon temple somewhere on I-5 or one of the Interstates down in San Diego.

montreal wrote in post #2224529
You're right... I typed "mormon temple san diego" in Google images and that church came up

That's why it "looks like" a church

Ok thanks for the info. I got it now . Post is edited to reflect La Jolla Mormon Temple. I am a little shocked that I had the name of the place wrong because I got it from a very reliable source.

theague wrote in post #2224543
Either way, I think it is a good shot. I didn't want to get too caught up in a discussion about what it is before I let the poster know I appreciated the shot.

Thanks alot, I did go through some trouble to get this as I recall having my tripod setup on the exit ramp of the Freeway. There was just so many trees around it from ground level

NukeGM wrote in post #2224649
Good shot! I shot some pics of that place when I lived in LA about 12 years ago. I took shots of it with the sunset providing the lighting, try get some of those you will like them.

Thanks. Next time I definately will along with a nice west coast beach sunset.

Yes; it is the Mormon Temple.

Before it was officially opened; non-Mormons could get a tour of the inside.
Amazing and breathtaking come to mind.

Note the statue on the left spire. It's grounded with the biggest cables I have ever seen in order to protect the whole structure from Lightning strikes.

I've always wondered where I could shoot this unobstructed as it sits next to the freeway with a Shopping center on the other side of the freeway. Looks like someone from another country (No offense Rumrunner) has found a spot with better views than what I have found so far.

Nice shot!

AND you caught it on a night without the La Jolla fog killing the whole picture!
-Tom D.

Great shot. I always have been impressed driving by this building. It really stands out.