beauty in nature – Page 50 – Laura Roettiger Books

Climb that mountain

The path may be challenging, but the view from the top is worth it.

Saturday Morning Sky

Rainbow sherbet sky subtle brush strokes blend colors then they fade away

In November and December as the days grew shorter, I lamented. So dreary …. so hard to motivate and then Solstice: a milestone to celebrate! But now, as days turned to weeks and indeed days are lengthening and the turning of the calendar page I’m taking time each morning to pause and appreciate not justContinue reading “Pausing for the view”

Cold morning views

Azure skies above frosting coated trees shimmer cold morning colors

Wordless Wednesday sunset

American Kestrel

Watching and waiting high atop a leafless tree looking for breakfast Some facts about the American Kestrel: They live in areas with low vegetation and few trees. They hunt by day. They are the most common falcon in North America. They dine on insects, small rodents, small birds. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s photo, Haiku,Continue reading “American Kestrel”

Full Moon Rising

Braving winter chill we wait for the moon to rise – magical glow begins, backlighting nearby peaks until until until the moon in all its glory lights up the night sky.

Solstice and the (almost) full moon

As the shortest day of the year turns from daylight to darkness, the moon rises. This beautiful gibbous moon, just one day shy of a full moon, brightens the night. This was the inspiration for Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Look for more photos of the moon tomorrow.

Sunset in full color

Sometimes the timing is right. Sometimes the view takes your breath away. Sometimes the colors get better at the end. Sometimes there is art on display for everyone.