{Communication}..

Oh sure, today I could have gone with something easy...cell phones, computer, laptops..any number of possible avenues of communication. But you know me...I have to make things just a tad more difficult. And artsy fartsy. So I decided to not be QUITE so literal....and leave the challenge a little more open to interpretation. Mine.

Day 5: Communication: The first picture is quite literally a telephone pole. I love the simple art of it. The second picture is..pretty self explanatory...the warning for underground telephone lines. Communication...old school like.

Another day down! OH...and Happy Cinco de Mayo! I'm off to celebrate with guacamole and a margarita! Enjoy YOUR day...whatever fills it. And cherish your blessings.

See you tomorrow!
Peace and Love!!

{Moving}..

A very big special shout out thank you to my Small...she has really enjoyed getting involved with this challenge, and today was no exception! I gathered up the family for our nightly ritual walk...and because the challenge for this evening was 'moving'...Small decided she needed to ride her bike.
But just riding wasn't good enough for all of you! She added some flowers to her bike...just some additional pretty! Hope you are as appreciative as I am of her creative effort!!!

Day 4: Moving: Much more difficult to capture than I was anticipating...and of the MANY shots that I took, I really was only pleased with the following TWO. So it will have to suffice, my dears.

Moving right along! Has been so fulfilling and enjoyable so far....so happy to have you along. Have a wonderful evening...enjoy your blessings!

See you tomorrow.
Peace and Love!!

{Lights/Light Fixture}..

While walking yesterday with my Small, she says to me "Mom, when I was walking my friend home the other day, I saw this light post and KNEW that you would want to see it and take a picture of it! I HAVE to show it to you..."
Of course, then she forgot where it was...so we spent a vast majority of our walk just wandering around, talking, snapping photos, and laughing. (Not that I am complaining....she RARELY allows me complete access to her. So I take it when I can.) We did eventually find said light fixture (our town is not a metropolis after all)...and she was right...it WAS worth it. I love that she gets me.
And it just so happens that Day 3 of our challenge fits right in with that ramble!

Day 3: Lights/Light Fixture:

It was a good day. Can't wait to see what she has in store for me today!

See you tomorrow!
Peace and Love!!

Photo A Day May

Happy Spring!!! We have been blessed here in my little corner of the world with the MOST beautiful weather...which is fortunate, since I decided to begin a 'Photo A Day' challenge this month! Thank goodness for blue sunshiny skies...that makes for a happy photographer.
I have been struggling lately...I am not a creative person, per se. It's not in my nature to draw, or sew, or knit, or paint. I don't quilt or crochet. I don't make timeless works of art with hand lettering or masterful brush strokes.
But, I can write a beautiful sonnet. Or sing a baby to sleep. Or bake a wicked good apple pie.
And I take pretty decent pictures. (Sometimes...when the lighting is right, and the angle is perfect, and the composition is flawless...).
My struggle? Pure artistic creativity is precious. And rare. Everyone has their own. My joy is photography....in it's unbridled, wild, genuine state. I do this because I love it, because it flames my soul, because it settles my spirit. I do it to inspire others. I don't expect to make millions. I don't do it for praise or accolades or fame.
I do it because it brings me JOY.
I stopped doing it recently....
Because I forgot about the joy.
So we begin May...with a challenge to FIND joy. In the everyday. In the benign. In the random. In the eclectic. In the moment. In the now. In the not so joyous.
Every day this month is a new challenge. To create. To see the world differently. To push my limits.
I challenge you to do the same. Follow along....join me....

Day 1: Flowers: This was tough because botanical shots are some of my very favorites. So I decided to just add them all....(this IS a photography blog after all, right?)

Day 2: Masculine: What? I wasn't really sure how to approach that. Tools? A fast car? Sports? A big juicy steak on the grill (yum.)? Then I decided the whole thing seemed a little...sexist! Enter...creepy junk man!! I don't really know how this relates to today's challenge...except that it's made out of junk parts and it's clearly a man. And I think a man HAD to have made it. And probably loves it. So there you have it.

And...we are all caught up! I'm looking forward to sharing this adventure with all of you...stay tuned!
I just want to briefly mention that I did just return from a loverly little vacation...I posted many of the photographs already on the Eos Facebook {anna.eos.photography} page, but because of this full month of pictures here...I will be holding off uploading them here until next month. Feel free to head on over to Facebook to view them anytime, however!!
Also, May is wildly busy, but we still have a small number of available openings for Spring portrait sessions. Let's chat and get you on the schedule...

See you tomorrow!
Peace and Love!

From The Vault...

Holy Schamoolie...in all the crazy madness that is my life, I realized that I neglected to post photos of two VERY MAJOR events. What is wrong with that? EVERYTHING!
So...since I don't have a time machine to whisk us back to last Spring and Summer (although as I sit here typing this in the middle of an ice storm....some Summertime would be welcome!)...I decided to just open up the 'Photography Vault' so to speak...and post some of my very favorites from those two trips right now!
Last Spring I spent a lovely afternoon with my best friend walking through some local cemeteries and churches and documenting it all on film. Following that trip, in the Summer, I grabbed said bestie...threw in the other bestie...and we took off on an epic roadtrip to explore parts unknown. It was a fun little day trip filled with laughter and good friends. I just realized how much I miss them both....can't wait to see them this Spring!

There you have it! A little trip down memory lane...a lot of sunshine...and some really fun pictures! I hope you enjoy them.
Looking forward to March and an upcoming Photography Challenge! And then...a ton of travel, some really creative projects, a few family sessions, and just some random eclectic stuff thrown in for good measure!!
Can't wait to take you along with me.

Peace and Love!!