When we reduce a structure such as this historic 1882 Mormon edifice to a few characteristic architectural details, we are abstracting it – showing less, yet emphasizing the spare elegance of its 19th century design. I am using geometry here to guide the eye and stress the design of structure. Using my zoom lens at around 300mm, I compress four different segments of the building into one – making a dimensional structure into a striking single plane of unembellished religious architecture.