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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork A10 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 Covering what matters most David Davis / Spanish Fork News ALL LIT UP: David Davis got this shot of the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square at dusk from the Joseph Smith Memorial building. Smith Ford Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Sedans, Sports 2008 Focus SE redesigned, available wit SYNC technology F-350 Super Duty a a » * for 60 mos.< Plus $3,000 Customer Cash Lease $259 mo. for 24 mos.* F-150SuperCab Tow and Go Pkg. 5.4 engine/auto 4x4 SPANISH FORK 2534 NORTH 200 EAST 798-3553 ;jte p See dealer for details. O.A.C. Must finance through FMCC. Eligibility requirements apply. Not all customers will qualify From TEMPLES • A l entity," and part of the contract is that he riot disclose the intended use for the photos. However, he will retain some copyrights to the images and plans to eventually publish some of the work. In order to capture spectacular images, Davis said, lighting is key. "That's why I'm sometimes up at 2:30 a.m. to seek out the best spot," he said. "But the best light doesn't always come in the morning or evening 'golden Expansion: hour.' I've captured some amazing images in gray, overcast skies." Although he has only recently started on his temple photography project, Davis has already had some great experiences. One of his favorites happened in Las Vegas. "It was late afternoon," Davis recalls, by "the Temple that looks like a bug (that's what the locals say)." He continues, "That late afternoon the sky was turning the magical cobalt you look for during that time of day. I had shot several frames from the main entrance on the grounds and then decided to venture around to the back where the Temple looks out over the city lights of sprawling, glittering Las Vegas. As I came around the back corner near where the fountain was running, I happened to look up to see the Angel Moroni overhead. Just above the golden statues head was a brilliant full moon. I have a spectacular shot of this precious moment." With a lot more temples left to photograph, Davis still has many such moments of photography ahead. Easter concert: From 1-15 • A l From THOMAS • A l of alternative transportation systems — not just widening pavement, but commuter rail, light rail, etc ... As a South Valley resident, I would like to see more than a short-term solution, which is how I view the 1-15 expansion, to our transportation needs. I'd like to see the proposed future plans of UDOT and UTA, such as the FrontRunner, start taking shape now." Because of the price tag on this project, the legislature upped the percentage on sales tax. Going from 4.65 percent to 4.7 percent means that the .05 percent increase will affect everything except food. This also gives UDOT the opportunity to start work on the corridor in July 2009. equally if not more excited when he offered me the part. ... This is definitely the biggest solo I've done with them so far." Music has always been a part of Thomas' life. She sang in the Utah Valley Children's Choir, directed by her mother, Beverly Thomas. As a teenager, she even made her parents take her to an opera. Still, she didn't seriously consider a music career until her senior year of high school. "When I started thinking about college, I couldn't think about doing anything else," Thomas said. She earned a scholarship and received her bachelor's and master's degrees from BYU in vocal performance. Though no longer a member of the Tabernacle Choir, Thomas continues to serve the choir as an assistant vocal coach two to four hours a week. She also works as editor of "Classical Singer" magazine and continues to pursue her professional singing career, traveling, auditioning and performing. This weekend, she'll be back performing in her native Utah. Easter Concert performances will be Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Tickets are free, but this popular event is already sold out. Those hoping for stand-by tickets can call the ticket office for information, 1-866-537-8457 (1-866LDS-TIKS). Spanish Fork News |