photography – Page 85 – Laura Roettiger Books

Spring in the forest

Having a new puppy means I’m making frequent trips outside. A few days ago, that meant snow which quickly melted the following day. And today, we saw two moose, eating vegetation. Charlie and I kept our distance but I was able to capture a few shots.

Snowy Day Puppy

When you’re a puppy and only ten weeks old, everything is a learning experience. Today, with about six inches of snow, Charlie romped and ran making tracks in the forest. Sliding, rolling, and digging joyfully. The only one enjoying it more than Charlie – me watching him. He’s the perfect combination of agile and clumsy;Continue reading “Snowy Day Puppy”

Mama Moose in the meadow

Mama moose in the meadow resting with baby nearby … enjoying morning sunshine enjoying quiet family time enjoying munching plants keeping baby safe Mama moose in the meadow – Laura Roettiger 4/18/2018

My new best friend

Today we picked up our new puppy and it’s the most incredible feeling. Three hours of cuddling on the ride home and our new boy and I were falling in love. The attachment process is magical. We stopped at the pet store to pick up a few necessities and I’d forgotten how magnetic the drawContinue reading “My new best friend”

Mountain Sunset Haiku

Stopping for sunset snow covered distant peaks glow fleeting views captured.

Dirt Road Rush Hour – Elk Migration

Less than a mile from home on the dirt road passing the meadow I encountered a traffic jam. Elk migration is fun to watch, even when you’ve seen them for many days in a row. As this stretch of road came into view, I could see dozens of elk crossing. I pulled over andContinue reading “Dirt Road Rush Hour – Elk Migration”

Spring Skiing Views (poetry)

Clouds dance cheek to cheek with the continental divide Creating vibrant views best enjoyed from the top of the mountain. Long ski runs surrounded by pines with gentle whooshing sounds glistening in the afternoon sun.

Melk Abbey Austria

Another throwback from a 2015 trip. Overlooking the Danube, this was Home to Benedictine monks for around 1000 years. The renovation to the Abbey was funded by the sale of their Gutenberg Bible (sold to Harvard University) and completed in1996. It continues today through tourism and agriculture. Definitely worth visiting for the architecture and amazingContinue reading “Melk Abbey Austria”

Pretty in Purple

With apologies to John Hughes

Little Tokyo Los Angeles

In the heart of downtown Los Angeles is the interesting neighborhood of Little Tokyo. Here are a few shots from the afternoon. Outside of the Buddhist temple we saw strings with paper tied to them. Omikuji are strips of paper with fortunes that can be purchased at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples all over Japan.Continue reading “Little Tokyo Los Angeles”