366 #1
Last year, I was pretty much on my own when it came to completing my 365 photography project. Project 365 is not unique to my blog, there are people taking part all over the world. However, I only knew of one other blogger in my circle doing it, aside from that I was a lonely ship in the night with only my Canon EOS 300D and Picnik to guide me home.
When I hit the end of the first month, I found it really difficult to keep going and almost gave up. The weather was lousy and my shots were samey. I needed someone to keep me going and didn't have anyone other than Mr. TheBoyandMe to prod me and point at the camera every day.
The changes in your children (or other subjects) throughout the year are immense, and it is only when you look back through the year's photos that you'll realise how much your little one, and photography, has progressed. The photos you take document their life, and as I am currently in the process of creating my 365 photobook from last year I can see this all too clearly.
This is why I've set up this weekly linky; to provide each other with support, words of encouragement and somewhere for others to appreciate your hard work.
Add the link below to your own favourite 366 photo from the past week, visit other people's 366s (or 52s) and share some appreciation. If you fancy popping the badge on your blog to show community spirit, that's much appreciated. The linky will be open until midnight tonight (Sunday).
Saturday 7th January 2012 – 'Stowaway' (7/366)
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Thursday 5th January 2012 – 'You Missed A Bit' (5/366)
Wednesday 4th January 2012 – 'DIY SOS' (4/366)
Tuesday 3rd January 2012 – 'Future Geek' (3/366)
Monday 2nd January 2012 – 'Too much' (2/366)
This is only the second time he's ever done this, the first was after a swimming trip. I can only guess that the exertions of the past week have been too much for him!
Sunday 1st January 2012 – 'Shells!' (1/366)
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I've added this to the Country Kids linky over at Coombe Mill.
366
One of the major parts of my blog for the past year has been my 365 project; a photo a day, every day, for the entire year. I've found it rewarding, frustrating, fun, sad, exciting and nostalgic in equal measures. But I've managed it by bedtime every day.
Project 365 is not unique to my blog, there are people taking part all over the world. You only have to search on the hash tag on twitter to see the tweets in varying languages advertising their photographic gem, to realise that.
There were times I didn't think I'd finish it. The middle of February was difficult as I felt that I was producing similar shots or had run out of material. It didn't help that the weather was foul and so we were confined to photography indoors. Once spring started it was easier. I wish I'd had someone to hold my hand and say "come on, you can do this!"
And this is where this weekly linky comes in. Starting next Sunday (8th January), I will open a linky for the day so that anyone taking part in project 366 can link up their favourite photo taken during the course of the previous week.
Hopefully through running this linky people will find support for their photography and their posts, some comment love (trust me, not many daily photos get comments) and some inspiration. You might get to know some new blogs and friends along the way, and find the support to keep going to complete this rewarding task.
The changes in your children (or other subjects) throughout the year are immense, and it is only when you look back through the year's photos that you'll realise how much your little one, and photography, has progressed.
Pop back next Sunday 8th January and link up your favourite 366 photos from this forthcoming week. There's even a funky little badge.
Hope to see you in a week!
