Using the Website: The HOME page features various subject categories of photographs (like Ancient America). Each features 20 images per web gallery page. Some subject categories utilize as many as 22 pages (or sets) of 20 images each. Click on a single picture to view it larger. Information about each subject category, individual photographs, etc., can be obtained by emailing or calling Val at the address below.
The Sacred Places Project: Man's greatest creations are those dedicated to the worship of God. In an effort to understand these sacred places and my own faith (scripture and the temple) I begain an intensive study of "the temple" and what that meant to many different cultures. I read hundreds of books, mostly those centered on the ancient world, while at the same time traveling to 40 countries (many trips with students) to study and photograph the the world's greatest monuments in stone. These included everything from standing stone circles in Scotland, England and Portugal, and grand Gothic cathedrals and small churches in Europe, to pyramids in Egypt and Central and south America and great temple complexes in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand. In these travels I saw repeating visual patterns in the basic form of temples worldwide. This led to an intensive search for these same patterns in Latter-day Saint Temples (40 of them so far), where I found many of the same archetypes, motifs, and symbols. More importantly, I began unraveling the doctrines lying behind the motifs, the patterns and elemental forms. Soon scripture study and temple worship came alive as I developed "eyes to see". This learning led to the desire to share my new insights, thus resulting in the Day Star books. My hope is that you too will be transformed by what you learn from this work!
About the Photographer, click here Photograph Availability & Usage: All ‘Sacred Places’ project work is available for publication, decor, etc..
Imagery is available in digital file form for publication or as limited edition fine art prints. Specific usage of the work determines pricing structure for publication, where fine art prints have a more defined pricing structure. Please contact Val for specifics. To learn about or order The Day Star: Reading Sacred Architecture (a two book series on ancient and modern temple symbolism) click here
1. Publication or Press-Ready Files: All imagery is available in profiled RGB or CMYK press ready form on disc at your required specifications. Most imagery is obtained from scanned and edited medium and large format color transparency film originals. Some are from digital cameras. Please contact the artist for more details. Pricing is dependant upon usage. 2. Fine Art Prints:
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