Simon created our first ever painting of the sacred Canadian temple. Like a fortress of defense, it rises above the trees. It stands just as bold and as strong as the distant mountains. 

All LDS Temples are spiritual havens where we can find direction and peace. However, the design of the Cardston temple is a reminder that it is also a place where we can find strength and resolve to face the modern challenges of our day.

Hank’s Cardston Temple picture is similar to Simon’s painting in that it depicts the temple as a solid and sturdy force. It too rises above its surroundings, boldly declaring that the Savior’s love for us never changes, regardless of today’s fast-paced and distracting challenges.

However, in Hank’s piece of LDS art, the temple is glowing with a light that contrasts the surrounding darkness. We also love this photo for the symmetry Hank has created. The temple itself and the mountains in the backdrop line up in a way that the mountains appear to be a shadow.

This second Cardston Temple picture by Hank is a more wide, slightly more angled shot of the first. Here we see more of the mountain scape and surrounding Alberta trees. We love the pinks and purples of the sunset. With the contrasting light of the temple and silhouettes of the trees, it is a stunning panorama. 

We love these panoramic pieces because they add variety to a home or office space. They are perfect for placing over a sofa, adding color to a long hallway, or creating a calming bedroom environment.

Each photo in Robert A. Boyd’s Covenant Path Series of LDS art carries a sense of peace and reflection, and the Cardston Temple picture is no exception. Each photo in the series captures Latter-day Saint temples just after rainfall. We see not only the building itself but also its reflection in the smooth pavement. 

The clearing sky, soft light, and reflection seem to paint the picture of what it feels like to get direction from Heaven. Suddenly, we can see far enough to take another step. The darkness in our minds becomes less dim, and we see ourselves more clearly through an eternal lens.

Robert’s second Cardston Temple picture is another panoramic view but at a more up-close angle. His focus here is the building's entrance. We appreciate this view because it focuses on the details, such as the green gate. It is a unique feature of this temple and is not otherwise noticeable from afar. 

Robert also catches the stone pillars' symmetry as part of the architecture. They illustrate the sense of security and stability that we often find when we do our best to make temple attendance a regular part of our lives. 

Scott takes us a step back down the hill where we see more of the sky than the actual temple. The deep purple of the clouds speaks to Scott’s unique style in his LDS temple pictures. His focus is most often on color, making for some vibrant and memorable photographs. 

In this Cardston Temple picture, there is a nice contrast between the white of the granite walls and the darkening shades of the sky. In a way, this piece of LDS art is also symbolic. Regardless of what storms are brewing in the world, whether personal or societal, we can always find peace and spiritual safety within the walls of the temple.

In this last Cardston Temple picture, Hank takes a different angle altogether from the other LDS art pieces we’ve included here. Now we see a picture of the Cardston Alberta temple framed by the oranges, yellows, and reds of autumn leaves. The sky beyond is a clear blue, and the temple itself seems to beckon us to its doors. 

We love this piece for the warm, welcoming light it sheds on this modern and fortress-like building of worship. It is a reminder to all of us that, even in the chilly autumn seasons of our lives, God wants us to draw near to Him. He welcomes us and the progress we are willing to make to live with Him again in the eternities, just as our sacred temple covenants promise.