The Temple by domenicododaro

The Temple

This is certainly the flagship project in my professional career. And no, I'm not in the building industry, I'm an attorney, but trust me.
So its the law courts?. Looks ominous and intimidating enough to be so! A good architecture shot.. I like the symmetry and hope that it reflects the lack of asymmetry in the application of the law! Why it should I don't know because the law itself, in Britain at least, seems to exist to protect those who have property, assets and power from those who don't! But I will still give this shot a Fav because I like it so much!
January 16th, 2019  
wonderful symmetry and an imposing building
January 16th, 2019  
there is allegory in the architecture of the temple. Obviously curious about what your project is - but perhaps you can not say. The image is a fine one, enhanced by the shiny watery foreground with the reflection. It is imposing.
January 16th, 2019  
Really well captured. We toured one once. Great reflection and pov!
January 16th, 2019  
I am in awe of all of your photography and each day I look forward to what is coming next. This is beautiful!
January 17th, 2019  
Wonderful B&W with great symmetry!
January 17th, 2019  
Incredible. The symmetry in this shot, coupled with the pov, makes an amazingly striking image. The tones are great, b&w is perfect. I gather this is not a religious temple, but (perhaps) the law courts? Very curious about your flagship project.
January 17th, 2019  
Brilliprocessed andthe reflections and contrasts draw the eye right in
January 17th, 2019  
the symmetry is excellent, really worth viewing on black
January 17th, 2019  
lovely black and white
January 17th, 2019  
A striking capture in B&W...Fav.
January 17th, 2019  
Wonderful symmetry in this neat b&w capture
January 17th, 2019  
Beautiful building and symmetry. Also love the dramatic sky.
January 17th, 2019  
imposing symmetry and reflections - great b&w - almost looks like a space rocket
January 17th, 2019  
A beautiful image. Yep, the symmetry hits you like a ton of bricks.
January 17th, 2019  
Perfect symmetry
January 17th, 2019  
love the symmetry !
January 17th, 2019  
@yrhenwr No, actually not the courts, but a real temple. I agree on the observation that the scale of Goddess Justice is substantially off, though I have to admit that in Italy it does not always weigh in favor of those who have a property (I could supply you tons of examples about owners having no protection against abusive occupiers, tenants in arrears and the like...)
@pistache Thank you very much, Clare!
@helenhall Oh, I think I can, it's a gold medal in my CV: I assisted the owner in all legal aspects connected to the construction of this temple: a 10-year project started in 2008 with the request of the building permit and ended in 2018 with the work completion and occupancy, followed by the open house this month. Thanks a lot!
@alophoto Interesting structures, aren't they? I think this is one of the most impressive. Thank you!
@jenp Too kind of you, Jennifer!
@kwind Thank you so much, Kim!
@golftragic Thank you so much, Marnie. Indeed, it is a religious temple. I consider it my flagship one not only because it is certainly the longest legal assistance I supplied for a single project, but also because it is the one and only where the client's purpose was not making money, but satisfying a spiritual need.
@jgpittenger Thank you very much, Jane!
@graemestevens Thanks a lot, yes on black it says something more!
@kmwilliams Thank you, Kate!
@gardenfolk Thank you very much!
@seattlite Thanks a lot, Gloria!
@bella_ss Thank you, Sheralee; yes the building is beautiful, to my eye!
@shannejw Certainly it is reaching for the sky... thank you very much!
@stray_shooter Thanks a lot, Ron!
@yaorenliu Thank you very much!
@cocobella Thank you so much!
January 17th, 2019  
Ditto all that,s already been said. Additionally, goes the figure atop the ‘spire' have a particular significance?
January 17th, 2019  
Oh wow, all that sounds fascinating, thanks for sharing.
January 17th, 2019  
A most impressive project to have contributed to with legal guidance and support. And what a tribute via the image itself, which is stunning.
January 18th, 2019  
Ha ricevuto un'affiscinante sopresa ieri! Grazie molto;-) x
January 20th, 2019  
Superb!
January 20th, 2019  
@s4sayer thank you Margo! The figure is a golden leaf statue of Angel Moroni, playing his trumpet to call the believers... happy you got the “sorpresa” ;)
@golftragic thanks to you again!
@taffy thank you very much, Taffy! It was a once in a lifetime project. Maybe this is why I posted it after the desert photos!
@fbailey thank you very much!
January 20th, 2019  
Beautiful, beautiful again. You are on fire! :)
January 20th, 2019  
Organic, impactful.
January 21st, 2019  
@kerosene Thanks so much... Now slowing down... I feel the responsibility ;)
@pickerandagrinner Indeed, worth a visit!
January 21st, 2019  
Quite spectacular and your image does it more than justice... chapeau!
January 21st, 2019  
@vignouse thanks a lot, Richard. It is, effectively!
January 21st, 2019  
Reminds me of a Mormon Temple. see exhibit A: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Arizona_Temple
January 21st, 2019  
Aaaah so finally it was done. Great work Domenico and great work. Many more to come!
January 21st, 2019  
@blueberry1222 It is... It is the Rome, Italy, temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/public-tours-begin-rome-italy-temple
@caterina It was a HUGE commitment. Very happy of this once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
January 21st, 2019  
Domenico, I've heard you talk about this project but it was fun reading everyone's comments and yours. This is a spectacular image, so well composed, and the lighting conditions were perfect for bringing the atmospheric feel to the scene. The temple makes quite a statement, too. Truly, beautifully captured! A capstone to represent the completion of the project for you and for them!
January 22nd, 2019  
The temple architect must be a genius, to design this building in today’s world. I can only imagine the mountain of legal documents it took to bring this to completion. I know a fair amount about building permits here and the process is often so frustrating it is hard to keep your eye on the finished project. I’ve often said if you want to learn patience, build a building in Dallas. This is a breathtaking image of this spectacular temple. Congratulations on it’s completion!
January 22nd, 2019  
@louannwarren thank you a lot! Yes it took tons of paperwork, of all kind, but seeing it completed is so much rewarding!
January 22nd, 2019  
I thought I'd stumbled into r/evilbuildings for a second. :)
This is wonderfully dramatic.
January 22nd, 2019  
@jyokota thank you, Junko! I was lucky to take this picture one of he last days before the end of work, when only a few were admitted on the site. Not very good for driving my motorcycle, but the rain dart that shiny flavor that was a gift, photography-wise
January 22nd, 2019  
it's a temple of what? did you work on the papers of this temple? and why do I ask so many questions?
January 22nd, 2019  
It is the Rome, Italy, temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/public-tours-begin-rome-italy-temple
I assisted the Church for the entire project from application for the building permit (not modestly, I’ll admit that the permit expressly mentions my name as the author of the legal opinion on which the permit was granted) to the end of work and occupancy (with dealing with contractors and the like in between...)
January 23rd, 2019  
@humphreyhippo thank you very much! No digital stuff here, all soundly analogue!
January 23rd, 2019  
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