{Bumpy}..

The challenge today left me feeling a little 'bumpy'....I really wasn't quite sure how I wanted to conquer this one. I had a ton of ideas...but I really couldn't manage to make any of them a reality. Sometimes my brain works much differently than my camera.
My best attempts...(I learned early on never to apologize for your art. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.). This is a Photo A Day CHALLENGE...some days might be more challenging than others. And my interpretation may be completely different than yours.....and THAT is the beauty in this thing called life.

Day 8: Bumpy: My first thought was Bumpy Road. And then I happened upon the second photo and it just.....happened. Life works that way sometimes I guess. You can decide which one you prefer...I know which one is my favorite.

Taking the twists and turns....bumps and all. Had a little thunderstorm this evening to cool things off a bit...settling in with a cup of coffee and my favorite people. Have a wonderful evening, whatever you are doing...and remember to cherish your blessings.

See you tomorrow.
Peace and Love!!

{Clean}..

Today was a ton of fun! My sweet husband and I took a leisurely drive out to the country on a stalking  hunting collecting picnic worthy mission for the perfect shot. I get these ideas in my head...and, bless his heart, he is willing to accommodate my whims.
So we found what I was looking for...not once, but twice! And not once, but twice, there were...ahem, unmentionables...on the line. I don't really know why...but evidently people out here like their Hanes to smell of sunshine, freshly mowed grass, and clothespins. So some creative cropping was in order...not out to embarrass or humiliate anyone for the sake of art. (And since I was pretty much stalking stealing borrowing the pictures of their clothes... I feel I should definitely be respectful!)

Day 7: Clean: Nothing says clean to me like clothes drying on the line. Sunshine, country breezes, and blue skies. Reminds me of my grandmother...and my childhood. And a little bit of happy reflection never hurt anybody.

So happy to be back in my hometown...surrounded by rolling hills and country air. Can't wait to move my family into a little farm of our own...
In the meantime, enjoying all the blessings put in front of me today. Cherish your blessings.

See you tomorrow!
Peace and Love!!

{Something That Starts With S}..

Seems as if I have been a little bit of an inspiration..yay me! I love when I can light a fire and get creative juices flowing...I know that I myself sometimes struggle with finding balance between my creative life and my everyday life, so it's nice to hear that others have found the fun in the journey and are coming along. Welcome!! 
Today is a good example of thinking outside the box, or creative license, or artistic freedom. Whatever you want to call it...it's pretty broad and open to wide interpretation. Here is MY take on it...

Day 6: Something That Starts With S: How about 'Scrap'. And even better...an old 'Sign'. I love when random happens. Simple...but, to me, infinitely architecturally pretty. And...as an added bonus, because I like you...how about 'Sunset'.? (Dipping into the files for the latter...didn't think you would mind since the sun is still blazing bright and sweet here for me today!!)....

Just some pretty to close out your day with me. I'm off with a glass of wine and my loverlies...filling up on sunshine and love. Enjoy your blessings!

See you tomorrow!
Peace and Love!!

{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!