Utah Valley from the East Side

This photo was taken from the mouth of Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah. You can see the lake as a blue band and then in the distance are the Lake Mountains. The photo was taken in the late summer. It was a remarkably clear day considering the number fires that were burning in Utah and other states. The specks in the sky are three jets from Utah's Hill Air Force Base to the north of Provo. 

AI Generated Art from my interaction with Google Gemini

 

All previous photos on this blog were taken by me. Lately, I've been experimenting with Google Gemini to create images for presentations and desktop wallpapers. Since AI-generated artwork isn't subject to copyright, you are welcome to download and use any of these images. Many of the images that I create using Gemini reflect my experience taking photos primarily in northern Arizona, but the subject matter is totally represented by the generated images. Any time I post a generated image, I will make it clear that the image is generated even though the ideas come from my own prompts.

Notice: The content of this blog is partially generated by Google Gemini.

Time spent in Budapest

 I realize that I haven't been posting photos for a while, but I thought I would start by putting up a photo of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest. We spent two lovely weeks in Europe with one whole week in Budapest. 

The Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház), situated on Kossuth Square along the eastern bank of the Danube in Budapest, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary and the largest building in the country.

• Architecture & Style: Designed by architect Imre Steindl and completed in 1904, the structure blends a dramatic Gothic Revival exterior—reminiscent of the Palace of Westminster—with a symmetrical layout and a central Renaissance Revival dome.
• Dimensions & Scale: It stands 96 meters tall (symbolizing the Hungarian conquest of 896), measures 268 meters long by 123 meters wide, and contains 691 rooms, 29 staircases, and 10 courtyards.
• Interior & Treasures: The interior features ornate gold accents, stained glass by Miksa Róth, ceiling frescoes, and a 16-sided central hall that houses the Holy Crown of Hungary and coronation regalia.

See Wikipedia Hungarian Parliament Building.

Thanks to Google Gemini for the Summary. 

Ice is Nice

We had an extraordinary winter in Utah. There was almost no snow. We had only one measurable snow storm, but the snow melted within the next day. It was cold enough to snow, but it just never snowed. This is an interesting ice design on a stream that comes from Big Springs located above the South Fork of the Provo Canyon. We spend most of our time walking around the snow in the muddy ground. 

Last of the Fall leaves

 

The maple trees are almost the last to shed their leaves for the winter. But being among the last does not mean they are any less colorful than all the others. We are now prepared for winter as we see the last leaves fall and snow in the forecast. 

Construction BYU Campus, Provo, Utah

 Construction on the Arts Building continues. This is a nighttime shot of one of the cranes on the construction site. Brigham Young University November 9, 2024. 

Construction of the Lindon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

https://youtu.be/ugfXYkgZ_f8?si=f9I0VZMT2gLc0q-R This is a video of the construction and the above photo was recently taken showing the current status. 

Quoting from the Lindon Temple website: 

Announcement:  

4 October 2020

Groundbreaking and Site Dedication:  

23 April 2022 by Kevin W. Pearson

Site:  

11.87 acres  |  4.8 hectares

Exterior Finish:  

Granite

Architectural Features:  

Two attached end spires

Ordinance Rooms:  

Four instruction rooms, four sealing rooms, and two baptistries

Total Floor Area:  

87,005 square feet  |  8,083 square meters

Elevation:  

4,817 feet  |  1,468 meters