Picture of the Day

A few years ago I saw a book with photos of celebrity women in it, some of which were taken underwater.  I don't remember if they were all pregnant or not, or if it was just women but I seem to recall it being a celebration of motherhood.  To this day I regret not buying it. What's worse, I don't remember who the photographer was or what the book is called, so chances of finding it again - well, it will be like finding a needle in a haystack.  If you know what I'm talking about and have the book or know who it's by please let me know.

Anyway, this picture reminded me of one of those in the book.  I love seeing fantasy worlds created in reality.  I love drawings too, but photography has definitely come a long way with Photoshop and the like and given a more artist range.

I love to daydream and just let my imagination run wild.  What does this picture inspire in you?  Remember to let the child in you come out to play once in a while, open your eyes to this world and others. 

I was lying in a hammock last night under the full moon and stars, it was such a clear night and for a split second I forgot myself, the wonder that filled me was amazing. 

When was the last time you really saw the moon?  I mean, looked at it and saw the enormity of it?  The fact that it hangs there in orbit and is illuminated by the sun whilst we sit in the shadows.  My mind boggled because I was seeing it as a child would, not in my 'yeah, yeah I've seen it before' adult way but with open eyes and heart.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, we take so much for granted and our senses get dull as we get older because it's the same old, same old, but it doesn't have to be.  Take the time to stand back and see, hear, smell, touch or taste something as if for the first time and you will begin to reawaken to life in a whole new way.  This will add freshness to your writing because you'll be able to describe things so much better.

Happy writing ;)
Emma