Personal :: Selected Favorites from my Photo a Day Challenge 2010 : Week 1

For many professional photographers, the winter months are spent working on marketing campaigns, sales projections, consultations and the occasional photo session. The camera is rarely used during these hibernation months so I thought this would be a perfect time to challenge myself to get behind the camera for no other reason than to have fun. A great friend and fellow photographer, Amy Carroll, has joined me in the challenge. Each week I will post the photos from the project and selected favorites that were not part of the official project.  The entire series is posted on Flickr and you can go there to see the back story on all of the photos.

I should mention I started this project in early January but scrapped it for a month due to business and travel. I am including a few of the photos from the first attempt in January.

Personal :: On Waking Sabrina

This is Sabrina, our youngest cat. She also goes by, “Bri Bri” and/or “Baby Bri”. To say that Sabrina loves to sleep would be the understatement of the century. This cat has sleeping down to a sweet science and nothing will prevent her from getting her 18+ hours a day. Lately she’s been sleeping on her back with her legs sticking straight up in the air. She woke up just as I was taking this photo but mustered up only enough energy to open one eye, as if to give me the “look”.

Personal :: Butterflies at Meijer Gardens

The butterflies at Meijer Gardens are right around the corner. This is a photo from February 2009 but it is one of my favorites that has not been published (until today). What I love about this image is how it seems to capture the true essence of butterflies. They are beautiful creatures with frantic wings and a fleeting life yet, they always leave an indelible mark on the soul. Take the time to watch butterflies. You will never be disappointed.

January 18, 2010 - 10:37 am

Carol Villman - That is beautiful. I think you should be required to write something for each photo you post. Your photos always move me but your words touch my heart. Combined they are a lethal combination. Thank you so much for sharing your view of the world.

January 18, 2010 - 10:50 am

Tamara Freeman - I sooooooooo want you to photograph my wedding.