This article was originally published on July 4, 2016.
There's something stunning about an explosion of color in the air. But there's something even more stunning when those pyrotechnic displays are captured next to a temple.
Here are just a few of our favorite shots to celebrate Independence Day:
Image of the Rexburg Idaho Temple from ldschurchtemples.com, by Steve Kugath
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Image of the Manti Utah Temple from His Holy House
Image of the Timpanogos Utah Temple from His Holy House
Image of the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple from Pinterest
Image of the Rexburg Idaho Temple from ldschurchtemples.com, by Steve Kugath
Image of the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple from Flickr, by Jesse Stay
Image of the Brisbane Australia Temple from Mormon Newsroom
Image of the Rexburg Idaho Temple from ldschurchtemples.com, by Steve Kugath
BONUS: A little bit of patriotic decor in front of the Salt Lake Temple.
Image of the Salt Lake City Utah Temple from His Holy House
For more beautiful pictures of temples, look at Robert A. Boyd's His Holy House, or for more patriotic connections with the Church, check out Presidents and Prophets.