Jan 04 2009

Took some photos in Eagle River and in Anchorage, today. It was another clear and cold day - the eagle shots were taken in -24F weather! I stayed in my car while shooting these marvelous raptors - not brave enough to venture outside in that bone-chilling cold air! All of the bird shots were taken at or near the VFW lodge in Eagle River.

The next 10 shots were taken on the grounds of the ZJ Lousaac Public Library in mid-town Anchorage. The temp was significantly warmer there - a mere -3F! The structure shown with icicles is actually a fountain that flows during the spring and summer. I guess they sometimes run it in winter, too - as evidenced by the icicles!

The south side of the Lousaac Public Library

These last two photos were taken at one of my favorite places to shop - Title Wave Books in Anchorage. This is a locally-run used book store that also carries new books, music, toys, games, puzzles, stationery, etc, etc, etc. There is also an internet cafe' in the adjoining coffee shop. I stop in every three or four months and browse their Christianity section. Today I picked up "Unchartered" by Angela Elwell Hunt and "Christ the Lord ~ Out of Egypt" by Anne Rice.

~ klb

January 2, 2009

Another clear and cold day...

This first shot was taken along the Old Glenn Hwy in Eagle River. I found this amusing, as six of the raptors are peering intently toward the south while the eagle on the highest branch is looking rather northwest! You can almost hear him thinking, "Ha-Ha! Made ya look!"

"Fog over Palmer Flats"

Took this shot out the passenger side window as I was driving to Wasilla. Love how you can see a bit of sunshine on the mountains in the background.

"Baby, It's COLD Outside!"

While crossing the Palmer Flats on the Knik River Bridge, I glanced up and was startled to see how cold it was in that area! I'm thankful my car has a good heater!

"Foggy Sun"

Captured this shot while sitting in the WalMart parking lot in Wasilla. Almost edited out the lamp post, but I like the added interest it gives.

~ klb

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year! Took this sunrise shot at 10:10 am in -17F climate...a bit chilly, but well worth it :)

A few years ago, my Hubby and I began a New Year's tradition of going on a photo shoot. We had hoped to capture the sunset, but instead, came across this moose on the side of the road and spent several minutes trying to get his attention while he munched on the bushes! We actually saw five moose this day, but this one gave us the best shots :)

Photos taken along Klatt Road in south Anchorage between 3:50-57 pm

~ klb