ohkphoto
Snow White
2011 was the first year I participated in Project 365. I finished it and it's a nice feeling. As I look back over the year and the photos I selected as my POTD, I realized how much I've grown, how much photography is a joyous part of my daily life, and how much more there is to experiment with and learn. I go nowhere without my camera. Thanks to Jen's idea, I got a Lowepro sling back that I use as a purse because it holds my D200. Never once did I consider it a "chore" to make a photo, and my camera and photography have become as much a part of my daily routine as my dogs and horses. I've researched and learned a lot about various techniques and discovered how much fascinating stuff is out there to learn. I also want to add, it was great that we could post our photos on this forum. Those of us who participated had a great support group, and it kept us honest.
So, will I do it again for 2012? You bet I am. The opportunity for growth is just too great to not do it. And for me, there is something magical about starting any major project on the first of the year. I am, however, going to raise the standards for myself for 2012.
1. No more "desperation" shots. If I can hold the camera, I can surely find something better to photograph than a bottle of pepto. "Work ethic" means you work through the problem.
2. No more getting out of bed at 11:45 PM and waking up the dogs so I can take a picture I should have taken earlier that day. No procrastinating . . . one of my cameras sits in plain sight so that I can reach for it whenever an opportunity arises.
3. More themes so that I can start building a body of work.
4. Each lens will have 3 consecutive days devoted to it . . . I plan to use only that one lens for 3 consecutive days regardless of the subject matter.
In a nutshell, my keywords for 2012 Project365 are more planning and less procrastinating. Photography is much like life . . . you never "arrive" and it's the journey that matters. In either case, if you ever believe you've "arrived" , then you're "finished" in more ways that one.
Happy New Year, and here's to memorable photos for 2012! Enjoy the journey!
