Sometimes, at just the right moment,
I raise the shade to find a painting I haven’t seen before.
Sometimes, the mix of shades can’t be captured.
Sometimes, I only have the memory of its beauty.
But other days, my camera saves the memory for you.
Sunrise Saturday
Posted byauthorlaurablogPosted inUncategorizedTags:beauty in nature, finding the beauty, inspiration, Mother Nature, nature, Nature photography, photographs, photography, poetry, Sunrise
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I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects. View more posts
Laura Roettiger Books 
Beautiful!!
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Thank you, Ellen.
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Beautiful picture. Beautiful poem.
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Thanks, Lauren! 💜
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Love you photographs and poetic words today! I’m a fellow children’s author and dog walker. I’m moving to South Boulder at the end of January. Looking forward to crossing paths with you sometime.
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Hi Carolyn, thanks for commenting and letting me know! I’d love to connect sometime when you’re settled.
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…and I would love to meet you both! Still dreaming of the day I can fly out safely and gather with the most amazing people of the Rocky Mts & Roosevelt NF. We even have FF miles to use before May. 😢 Waiting to see how people in Israel tolerate 4th booster. 🌄This is a gorgeous photo, with lovely words Laura. My problem with photography (using phone) is that it usually doesn’t capture what I’m seeing, either the perspective or the light. I know you have an awesome camera. Maybe I’ll dig my digital 35 mm out. Now I just need mountains….sigh….. take care all, stay well and creative.✌🏼💖🎶🎨📚🌻
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Thanks, Annie! This one was actually taken with my iPhone but I know what you mean about what I see versus what the camera captures. I hope you can travel this way soon! Every time I think we are going to have this behind us, another surge jolts me back to reality.
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