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elfy

30th of November 2008 (Sun), 06:35

So I thought I'd have a go at one of those project 365 things. You know, the ones where you have to take a photo every day for a year? I've no idea whether I'll be able to keep it going but I'm going to have a bash at it, it can only be good for my photography, right? Anyway, I've set up a website where I'll be posting my images every day so if you feel like it, feel free to add it to your favourites and check back on it from January. Thanks guys.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/

Anke

30th of November 2008 (Sun), 06:38

Good luck with it. The first few weeks are easy, its the next few months that are the killer. If you survive the first few months you'll finish.
Best of British to you :)

elfy

30th of November 2008 (Sun), 06:43

Good luck with it. The first few weeks are easy, its the next few months that are the killer. If you survive the first few months you'll finish.
Best of British to you :)

Thanks, I appreciate it. Like I said, whether I'll actually manage it or not I don't know but I'll have a go!

elfy

5th of December 2008 (Fri), 11:41

I've added a guestbook. Not there's anything on the site to comment on or anything yet but hey, it's there anyway. :D

colbyb25

5th of December 2008 (Fri), 14:02

Great idea man, I love it! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Confuzed

6th of December 2008 (Sat), 00:45

Good luck, can't wait to see some of your photos.

elfy

1st of January 2009 (Thu), 07:37

First one up! Only three hundred and sixty four to go.

Feel free to leave any comments you might have.

elfy

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 15:35

A week's worth done and still going strong! Three hundred and fifty eight photos to go...nearly there.

:D

zagiace

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 20:13

every year I try this...
I don't think I have ever gone past a month.

elfy

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 11:41

every year I try this...
I don't think I have ever gone past a month.

Haha! Well, we'll see if I manage it. I'm doing okay so far so, fingers crossed...

zagiace

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 14:31

good luck.
I was proud of myself when I made a New Years resolution to never make another New Years resolution as it was the first I ever kept.

elfy

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 16:12

good luck.
I was proud of myself when I made a New Years resolution to never make another New Years resolution as it was the first I ever kept.

Haha! That would be the easiest one to keep I suppose. :D

I've put up today's photo.

If anyone happens to have a look at the site could you tell me a couple of things? Firstly, when you go into the album for January, is the first photo showing up? Also, are the pages loading really slowly for everyone else cause they are for me.

Cheers guys.

elfy

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 18:08

Well, I'm still going strong. Haven't got as many landscape images as I thought I would by this stage but hey, it's winter in Scotland which means it's cold and dark when I get home from work. Just means I have to get more creative indoors.

I haven't actually asked yet, but what does everyone think of the site? Is there anything you think I should change about it?

nuffi

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 08:09

elfy

28th of January 2009 (Wed), 01:36

You could tell us if that abstract is a bunch of straws with a light being shone through them towards the camera....

It looks fine ATM. Some rather boring shots, some exceptional shots too.

Perhaps the title pics could be made smaller, it takes up a lot of the page's real estate which means the user is forced to scroll to get to the meat of the site. (imagine someone using an 800x600 res for this page!!)

Also, the comments are in reverse order. If you could fix that up easily it would be worth doing....

Carry on !!

Thanks for your input man. Yeah, I know some shots are better than others. Some days I don't really feel like it and that probably shows in the images. As a matter of interest which did you like and dislike?

I think I'm going to change the title picture, I'll probably do that tonight after work. As for the comments, I don't think I can change that unfortunately. It's done on webs.com and it's a template. There are certain things you can change about the layout etc but I don't think I can alter the comments. I'll have another look later though.

Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment.

zagiace

28th of January 2009 (Wed), 11:14

So far -great job!
If everyone of your 365 was a great shot I think you would not be doing this right. Trying out a new idea every single day is going to produce some great work and some really unremarkable images too.
Stick with it, you have passed every attempt I have. Now I am thinking I should start too...

elfy

28th of January 2009 (Wed), 14:39

enigma2099

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 16:12

Really enjoyed looking through your set so far and good to see your still going strong a month in. I tried this once and didn't even get into month two but from your site I'm thinking you'll go the distance.

Great job and I'm looking forward to checking out some more :)

elfy

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 15:45

elfy

13th of February 2009 (Fri), 18:16

Another week done. I think I might actually manage this.

elfy

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 08:19

I'm finding that, as I'm only posting one photo per day I'm sometimes having some left over that I should be displaying somewhere. Also, I have photos from before I started the project that I want to show too. So, with this in mind, rather than have galleries all over the website, I've set up a separate site for these. There's a link on my homepage for anyone who fancies a look, or you can just click here (http://elfyportfolio.webs.com/).

Cheers.

enigma2099

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 10:53

Still enjoying these :)

Just to let you know, you've got a double http:// on the link from the homepage which sends me off elsewhere.

elfy

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 16:44

Still enjoying these :)

Just to let you know, you've got a double http:// on the link from the homepage which sends me off elsewhere.

Jeez, you're right I do! Thanks for the warning, I've fixed it now.

elfy

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 16:37

It's been a bit of a mixed bag this week on the project. I've had some landscapes, some still life, a photo of the missus and the dog and some bizarre light trail experiments. It's been fun.

zagiace

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 18:59

those light trail shots rock...
I am impressed, you passed me by weeks.

elfy

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 04:29

those light trail shots rock...
I am impressed, you passed me by weeks.

Thanks man. Well, that's another month done. Just ten to go!

elfy

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 15:09

Well, that's another week done. Mostly landscapes and a couple of shots at home where I couldn't really be bothered to do anything else - like today's.

Feel free to have a look, comment whatever.

Oh, I should be setting up a page on the site this week detailing how to purchase prints, should anyone feel the need.

DerekSimon

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 21:09

elfy

11th of March 2009 (Wed), 02:14

I really like the idea and plan behind it all. I have bookmarked your site and will check in from time to time. Looks interesting so far, hopefully it continues. I know that is a challenge with work and others things going on constantly...dedication

Thanks. Yeah, that is the real challenge, to be able to come home from work and motivate yourself when all you want to do is sit and do nothing! :D

Bullfrog142

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 03:03

I really like your work!

elfy

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 02:42

I really like your work!

Thanks....Paul, is it? I saw your signature in my guestbook. ;)

Colin Morey

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 11:56

Elfy, i know someone else has already said it, but could you put a smaller version of the title bar on the individual pages? The scrolling is actually putting me off viewing your great shots.

Flo

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 11:59

Fabulous photos!! I hope you make the year bw!

elfy

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 18:35

Elfy, i know someone else has already said it, but could you put a smaller version of the title bar on the individual pages? The scrolling is actually putting me off viewing your great shots.

Thanks, I'll have a look at that tomorrow.

Fabulous photos!! I hope you make the year bw!

Thanks very much indeed!

timnosenzo

14th of March 2009 (Sat), 23:11

Good luck with your Daily Photo project, looks like you're off to a good start! I'm on my 4th year now... it's a lot of fun, but definitely challenging at times. :)

elfy

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 09:18

Elfy, i know someone else has already said it, but could you put a smaller version of the title bar on the individual pages? The scrolling is actually putting me off viewing your great shots.

I've checked it out and it seems that I would have to change the title bar on all pages (it's a template on webs.com). Now, do you think this would be a better option than leaving it as it is?

elfy

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 11:40

Okay, I've made the title bar smaller on all pages. Is it any better?

Colin Morey

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 12:01

That's much better, the landscape ones are fine, however there's still a bit of scrolling for me on the portrait ones. (fwiw, I'm almost full screen at 1920x1200, so if I have to scroll, then most other viewers will also need to scroll). You could probably get away with dropping the font size of the navigation bar down a few points as well. You've also got a bit of a gap at the top of the page, above the masthead photo, that you could remove or shrink a bit without loosing anything.

elfy

22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 11:50

That's another week out of the way. Not so much in the way of landscapes this week, only a couple. Some utter nonsense for yesterday's photo mind you!

elfy

1st of April 2009 (Wed), 01:42

...aaaaaand another month finished. Just nine more to go! Been mostly quick snaps this week, since I've had a job to do for a neighbour after work, leaving about five minutes to myself every night. Back to the landscapes this week though.

shankey

1st of April 2009 (Wed), 02:31

Hey Congrats man, You are doing great, As many other said they try it many times but failed to continue.
Nice photos, Like them all, mostly of 20th feb photo with Guitar, Nice thought bw!

elfy

1st of April 2009 (Wed), 18:36

Hey Congrats man, You are doing great, As many other said they try it many times but failed to continue.
Nice photos, Like them all, mostly of 20th feb photo with Guitar, Nice thought bw!

Thank you very much. Yeah, I like that one too. Took a while to set up but I think it was worth it. Thanks for looking. :D

elfy

5th of April 2009 (Sun), 15:37

Weekly update time. Couple of landscapey type shots this week, some still-life, a people shot which I don't actually do many of and a wee experiment in cloning the dog. An interesting week, I think.

aleksey

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 03:22

Great stuff Elfy. fantastic idea with new years resolution, it might be mine for 2010! good luck completing it!

zagiace

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 18:53

elfy is officially my hero.
some great work and you kept up with it.
nice.

elfy

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 06:02

Great stuff Elfy. fantastic idea with new years resolution, it might be mine for 2010! good luck completing it!

Thanks very much, I appreciate the encouragement.

elfy is officially my hero.
some great work and you kept up with it.
nice.

Haha! Thanks. Kept up with it so far, we'll see how the rest of the year goes. :D

elfy

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 06:02

Just to let you all know, prints are available for purchase now, should anyone feel the need to have one of my photos on their wall. Unfortunately, I can only deliver to the UK at the moment though.

geo1976

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 09:43

Great work so far. I love the light trail pics. Is there a post here in POTN detailing how to do these? Or maybe you can explain your process? Thanks.

Jeff

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 09:55

Wow, keep up the great work! I think I'd end up with about 300 shots of my feet. :)

elfy

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 18:47

Great work so far. I love the light trail pics. Is there a post here in POTN detailing how to do these? Or maybe you can explain your process? Thanks.

Well, they're really quite simple. It's just a matter of using a long exposure (I think mine were 30 seconds) and then using a flashlight to 'draw' the figures in mid-air. Any flashlight will do, as long as you can unscrew the end to reveal the bare bulb. Really, they are a simple case of trial and error, until you get one that you are happy with.

Wow, keep up the great work! I think I'd end up with about 300 shots of my feet. :)

Haha! Yeah, it's tempting sometimes to just do something easy like that!

elfy

12th of April 2009 (Sun), 11:40

Great work so far. I love the light trail pics. Is there a post here in POTN detailing how to do these? Or maybe you can explain your process? Thanks.

The links below might help. This was the tutorial that first got me trying them, although I have kind of taken the idea a bit further than this goes, the basic principal is the same. I should point out that the inspiration for the ones on my site come from a guy called Michael Bosanko. Check out his site at www.michaelbosanko.com for some really awe inspiring efforts.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/elfy32the2nd/TutorialPage1.jpg

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/elfy32the2nd/TutorialPage2.jpg

geo1976

12th of April 2009 (Sun), 20:39

Thanks for those links. I'm gonna try this soon.

JusCallmeLOLA

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 00:27

i like your webpage... love your work! especially the light trails...amazing!

elfy

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 04:39

Thanks for those links. I'm gonna try this soon.

Yeah, no problem at all. You should try them, it's really fun. Here was my first attempt from the tutorial.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j51/elfy32the2nd/SmallBottle.jpg

i like your webpage... love your work! especially the light trails...amazing!

Thanks very much, I appreciate you having a look. :D

elfy

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 05:19

***Weekly Update***

Another week out the way, and I'm thinking I might actually finish this thing. Most people say that if you get past the first couple of months doing this then you'll probably finish so here's hoping.

A few landscape type shots this week, one of my injured dog and an unhealthy obsession with Star Wars. Just your average week really.

geo1976

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 15:34

Do you prepare in advance at all? Like, do you write down where you want to go each day of the week?

elfy

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 15:58

Do you prepare in advance at all? Like, do you write down where you want to go each day of the week?

Occasionally I have an idea for a photo that I might plan a few days in advance, if only to work it around my daily schedule. Like, I might want a sunset photo at a particular location so I have to plan it around anything else I might be doing that week. And tonight for example, I knew I had a meeting at seven o'clock so any landscapes or anything like that were probably not going to happen, so I had to get something while I was in the city centre this afternoon. But no, I don't have the week's photos planned ahead or anything like that. Quite often, I have no idea what I'm going to do and have to come up with something on the spur of the moment.

elfy

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 15:52

It's that time again!

Been off work this week so I've actually been mostly out and about taking photos. A few landscapes, a sleeping missus with the mutt, and a bit of commercial advertising photography for Jack Daniel's.

Lovely.

zagiace

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 16:14

Love that multi dog shot!
I am doing something similar Tuesday so I took particular interests in that one.
Know what would rock?
Get him on a baseball diamond playing the field. You have those around you?
Really impressed man!

elfy

26th of April 2009 (Sun), 16:17

....aaaaaand another update.

Bit of a mix this week, a couple of still life/experimental type shots, a portrait (which I rarely do), a sunrise, a sunset and a shot of my own hand making the shape of a G chord on the guitar - which isn't an easy photo to take by the way!

Love that multi dog shot!
I am doing something similar Tuesday so I took particular interests in that one.
Know what would rock?
Get him on a baseball diamond playing the field. You have those around you?
Really impressed man!

Thanks! How did yours turn out? They are fun shots to do.

Not many baseball diamonds here in Scotland. I could maybe set her up playing a game of football (soccer). :D

elfy

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 05:06

Update time again.

Another varied week this week. A couple of shots of the village, a car shot, another portrait type shot, and a wicked looking high speed water drop shot last night which is one of my favourites of the whole thing so far.

Have a look, leave your comments, you know the drill....

olletsocmit

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 03:27

awesome

elfy

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 18:30

awesome

Thanks! :D

elfy

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 04:56

Another week finished. It's starting to become second nature taking a photo every day. I've got an alarm set on my phone for nine o'clock every night to remind me to take one but I'm needing to be reminded less and less.

Only the one landscape this week. Been going a bit mad with the still life shots instead. A couple of light trail ones and another couple of high speed, splashy type ones for today and yesterday.

Look, comment, ignore, abuse, whatever you feel like really.

elfy

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 04:28

Time for an update methinks. Couple of landscapes, couple of still life, the obligatory shot of the dog and a scary big hole in the ground. Your average week really....

elfy

24th of May 2009 (Sun), 16:20

And another week complete. A week dominated by landscapes as it happens. Also, a still life of my dinner (inspiring stuff, I know), a shot of my wife with the dog, and the return of the light trail stick dudes!

JBravo920

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 17:03

I'm only partially through May and I love the pictures! Great job!

Tom Foolery's Dad

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 02:36

I tried this awhile back and stopped when I bought a new house and had to do alot of work with it. I may start up again soon.

elfy

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:10

Time for another update.

A week dominated by still-life shots as it happens with a couple of portraits thrown in too - my own ugly mug being one of them!

I'm only partially through May and I love the pictures! Great job!

Thanks very much.

I tried this awhile back and stopped when I bought a new house and had to do alot of work with it. I may start up again soon.

Yeah, it is quite a challenge to keep it going when you've got other stuff going on.

elfy

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 16:39

More still life stuff this week, along with another self-portrait, a photo of the cinema in Glasgow, and of course the dog.

Have a look, comment, abuse, ignore....whatever you like really.

elfy

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 01:44

Quite enjoyed the photos this week. Managed to get out and about quite a bit and got (in no particular order) some high speed water action, a shot of my old high school, a cool sculpture thing, a couple of horses, a mean and moody self-portrait and a weird advert-like, half photo, half line drawing Photoshopped effort of my compact camera.

Quite a varied week really.

elfy

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 01:06

Another pretty varied week this week including a shot of my mate being a goon, a few still life shots, another shot of the dog (bored with her yet?) and a couple of outdoor efforts. Let me know what you think.

elfy

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 13:15

And yet another pretty varied one this week. Couple of landscapes, one of next door's pup, a couple of myself (including one of my feet! Think I'm struggling for ideas?), one of my mate Marty painting a roof, one of the local pub and a Michael Jackson related effort.

Check it out. You know the drill.

elfy

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 18:22

More still-life this week, been hanging around in my garage quite a bit. Also a couple of shots of Glasgow city centre, including a statue with a cone on it's head!

All comments, good and bad, are more than welcome.

elfy

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 18:08

This week has seen some still life (mainly plant related for some reason), a shot of my neighbour's motorbike, the obligatory shot of the dog (first of the month mind you, and a little bit different this time), a portrait shot of my mate Sty and some high speed watery shenanigans. Worth a look I reckon, so let me know if they're good, crap, or just....nothing.

elfy

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 18:32

Another week.....another update. A still-life product shot of my phone featured this week along with a high speed water balloon burst shot, some Photoshop trickery to give a static car shot a bit of movement, the neighbour's boxer pup Molly, a split-toning effect applied to another still-life and me as Elvis. Sound interesting? Have a look and see.

elfy

4th of August 2009 (Tue), 13:20

Another update I reckon. This time we have, in no particular order, a couple of still life shots, a couple of football related ones, a few days of me being obsessed with my new close-up filters, one of the new bridge in Glasgow and a shot of my mate Andy's ugly face.
As usual, have a look, praise, criticise, laugh at, whatever takes your fancy. I am here for your entertainment.

elfy

10th of August 2009 (Mon), 16:43

Right, another varied week I'd say. This time we've had a couple of still life shots, a shot of me posing for the camera looking moody (I know, it's the only look I've got - I'm like that Zoolander fella!), a musical recommendation, the dog enjoying the sunrise (a favourite of the missus), one of Ibrox stadium for all the Rangers fans.....oh, and a bloody great spider.

Go on, leave some comments. I dare you.

elfy

19th of August 2009 (Wed), 01:56

Some still life, an abandoned car, the Glasgow Central clock, the national stadium and me with one big massive hand to look at this week.

As always, feel free to comment as you see fit.

zagiace

20th of August 2009 (Thu), 11:59

dougxt

21st of August 2009 (Fri), 09:32

Hey I've been doing 1 a day for a year as well. It's tough!
good on you for sticking with it!

elfy

28th of August 2009 (Fri), 13:53

Elfy,
Very impressed, you stuck with it and you are almost there. And you have some solid work to show.
I just may give it another shot. I have lots of really good excuses if I don't make it.
How have print sales been?

Thanks very much. Yeah, it's been a bit of a slog at times (going through a bit of a dry patch inspiration-wise at the moment actually) but I must say it has been well worth doing and I'm thinking about doing it again next year.

Hey I've been doing 1 a day for a year as well. It's tough!
good on you for sticking with it!

Thanks man. I had a look at your site, you've got some really good stuff on there. I really like some of your HDR work. I'll sit and have a proper look through it later.

Anyways, it's been a wee while since my last update so since then we have had, in no particular order, the dog (of course!), a couple of light trail experiments, my hand, my mate Han and his missus, some spices on the spice rack, some Smirnoff vodka, me with a guitar and a landscape shot of the village.

Have a look, leave a comment.....or don't if you can't be bothered. It's entirely up to you.

elfy

7th of September 2009 (Mon), 01:46

Alright kids! What have you missed recently then? We've had a close up of a slug (nice!), some empty plate/Irn Bru can still life, my local football team with their new kit on, the ford badge from a random car parked in my driveway, one of the missus, one of the dog, some random still life, an old record player I found up in the loft and a big bloody knife.

You know what to do.

sune42

7th of September 2009 (Mon), 13:35

elfy

15th of September 2009 (Tue), 12:20

I wanted to say that this is pretty cool. I tried to do this myself this year, and failed. However you have inspired me, not only to try again, but looking at your gear list you shoot with an XT. I have gotten a great offer to buy one, and wasn't sure because of some recommendations here. Your shots are great.

Thanks very much. Yeah, I've had the XT for a few years now and I must say it has served me well. It's more than capable of getting very nice shots although I do feel it's maybe time for me to upgrade now, even if my bank balance doesn't agree! I had a look at your thread detailing the offer you had and it sounds like a pretty good deal to me, so if you haven't already I would definitely consider taking it.

Seanzky

15th of September 2009 (Tue), 12:55

dougxt

15th of September 2009 (Tue), 13:32

Lovely stuff once again, you're closer to the end than the beginning!

elfy

17th of September 2009 (Thu), 01:32

That's so inspiring! I've heard of many people doing 365-projects but yours, so far, seems to be the one nudging me to take it on. My friend who is looking to start in photography says he will do it starting 2010.

Thanks for sharing!

Lovely stuff once again, you're closer to the end than the beginning!

Thanks very much guys! It's always good to get feedback and know that someone's looking and enjoying the photos.

Deejayry

17th of September 2009 (Thu), 15:58

elfy

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 11:38

WOW!! Good work elfy! i've just sat and watched the whole album so far. You've got some stunning work there, even when you claim to have no inspiration your photos are fantastic.

Maybe i'll give it a try starting 2010 as well since i really need to improve my photography this looks like it has plenty of potential to help me out!

Thanks very much man! Yeah, give it a go. It can only improve your photography.

Anyways, it's been a while since I've updated you all. I won't sit and tell you everything I've been shooting, suffice to say that there's been the usual mixture of still-life, portraits, light trails and dogs!

Have a look and leave whatever comments you see fit.

sk8erdh36

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:52

Thanks very much man! Yeah, give it a go. It can only improve your photography.

Anyways, it's been a while since I've updated you all. I won't sit and tell you everything I've been shooting, suffice to say that there's been the usual mixture of still-life, portraits, light trails and dogs!

Have a look and leave whatever comments you see fit.

I just started mine almost 2 weeks ago. Got 12 photos. 353 more to go! I believe it will really help me improve cause I have already tried to do a few things come back to my computer and realize it didn't turn out like I had envisioned. Than I come to this site and a couple others to learn tips and tricks to catching that shot to try next time. I normally wouldn't have even thought to take that first shot. Biggest thing I am scared of as I go forward is inspiration.

dougxt

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 15:02

You will improve as a photographer while doing the 365 challenge there's no doubt. Some days it's rough, and some days you take a photo just so it counts but it's a really enjoyable experience that will make you think about your surroundings in a whole new way.
good luck!

elfy

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 01:55

Still life, landscapes, an abundance of the dog, discarded alcohol bottles and flaming guitars just about sums up the content since my last update.

Have a look if you so desire...

elfy

11th of November 2009 (Wed), 17:37

Been a while since I've posted anything. Been mainly featuring moustaches lately. Have a look and leave your comments, good or bad...all are welcome!

Only fifty days to go!

elfy

6th of December 2009 (Sun), 08:38

Just a little heads up to let you all know, I'm going to be running a prize draw from the 1st of January to win a free 18" x 12" print of one of my photos from the project, just as a little thank you to those who may have taken the time to have a look throughout the year. More details nearer the time. Also, prints, canvases and loads of other stuff are now available on the site. Thanks guys.

elfy

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 04:36

Right guys, time to maybe start having a look through the photos from the year again and pick out your favourite. From the 1st of January till 8:00pm UK time on the 7th of January, you will be able to enter a free draw to win an 18" x 12" print of your favourite photo. Just send your name and the date of your favourite photo to elfy32@gmail.com and make the subject of your email 'Elfy Photography Prize Draw'

Remember to hold off until the year's complete though!

elfy

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 01:52

Well, that's the year complete! It's certainly been a challenge, but I've loved doing it. Like I said right at the start, some days have been more inspirational than others but, looking back over the year, there haven't been too many that I really can't stand to look at. Thanks to everyone who took the time to have a look over the course of the year. Feel free to pick out your favourite shot and email the date of it and your name to elfy32@gmail.com to be in with a chance of winning a free print. All entries should be in by 8:00pm UK time on Thursday the 7th of January.

Oh, and I'm up at ten to seven on New Year's Day to go and try to catch the first sunrise of the year. Should be a good way to start off 2010's project!

Colin Morey

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 06:08

So what's the project for 2010? I'm half tempted to continue mine on, as whilst there have been some bad days, there have been some good ones.

elfy

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 08:01

So what's the project for 2010? I'm half tempted to continue mine on, as whilst there have been some bad days, there have been some good ones.

Basically a continuation of 2009's project really. I'll keep it going but maybe concentrate on landscapes and portraits this time. Dunno really, maybe just see what happens. I know what you mean about good and bad days. Maybe if I keep at it there'll be less and less bad days and more good.

Colin Morey

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 08:05

I found the bad days were less bad output more bad input, if that makes sense?

elfy

7th of January 2010 (Thu), 12:39

Just a wee reminder everyone, if you want to win an 18" x 12" print of one of the photos from 2009 you've got until 8:00pm UK time tonight (so, just under two and a half hours) to enter the free prize draw. Email the date of your favourite photo and your name to elfy32@gmail.com

Cheers guys,

Elfy

elfy

18th of January 2010 (Mon), 18:44

Just to let anyone know who may be interested, my project has moved and is incorporated in my new website at www.elfyphotography.com (http://www.elfyphotography.com) so feel free to update, or indeed add it to, your bookmarks/favourites.

Cheers guys!

StuDizzle

19th of January 2010 (Tue), 17:43

I've been following your website and noticed that you had a new look to it. It looks good!

elfy

20th of January 2010 (Wed), 12:57

I've been following your website and noticed that you had a new look to it. It looks good!

Thanks very much! Yeah, I feel it's a vast improvement over what I had before.

elfy

26th of January 2010 (Tue), 15:18

Alright guys?

Thought I'd post a wee update on the project. Since I was last on we've had a few still life shots, most notably a little cartoon type figure, the sunset over my local pub and me punching myself. I kid you not.

A Year In Photos 2010 - January (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/january)

StuDizzle

26th of January 2010 (Tue), 17:04

I still get amazed with the light grafiti on your site and also from Mike Bosanko

elfy

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 11:59

I still get amazed with the light grafiti on your site and also from Mike Bosanko

Thank you sir! Yeah I haven't done one for a while, might have a go at another soon.

StuDizzle

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 12:03

the next time you do light grafiti, can you take a shot of the materials you used? I'm going to start trying this out in the next couple of weeks

Pearlallica

29th of January 2010 (Fri), 14:03

probably not the first to say this, but I love the shot of the guitarist on the street. Belongs in an art gallery!

elfy

30th of January 2010 (Sat), 06:47

the next time you do light grafiti, can you take a shot of the materials you used? I'm going to start trying this out in the next couple of weeks

Yeah, I certainly will. There's not much to it really. Just need a tripod and a flashlight that you can unscrew the end of to reveal the bare bulb.

probably not the first to say this, but I love the shot of the guitarist on the street. Belongs in an art gallery!

Wow, thanks very much. I appreciate that.

elfy

6th of February 2010 (Sat), 19:57

How's it going everyone?

Been a week or so since my last update. Since then we have had a couple of self portraits, a couple of dogs (one of which wasn't mine for a change!), some still life shots, some dinner being cooked and some wine being thrown around. Below is a taster, click on the photo to see the rest. As usual, all comments are welcomed.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/v7/p77919585-2.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/february)

elfy

6th of March 2010 (Sat), 10:50

Quite a few more photos up since I was last on, this one from yesterday probably being the pick of them. Click on the photo to go to my site if you should be so inclined.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/v11/p491076355-4.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/march)

Oh yeah, and getting the shot required this I'm afraid.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/v8/p373230679-3.jpg

elfy

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 03:09

So we've had a bit of a mixed bag since the last update. The return of the Mr. Potato Heads, a couple of shots of some Munchies (including an album cover recreation), the dog stalking her prey, a landscape which I needed for a competition I'm entering, a couple of self portraits, boobs...yes, boobs, my slippers, a bridge in Glasgow, and this still life from last night. As usual, comments and critique are always welcome. Click on the photo to go and see the rest of them.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/v11/p788341894-3.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/march)

txsnurse

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 08:22

I've really enjoyed going through all your photos and I look forward to seeing more of them. Bookmarked your site!

elfy

18th of April 2010 (Sun), 04:03

I've really enjoyed going through all your photos and I look forward to seeing more of them. Bookmarked your site!

Thanks very much, I really appreciate that.

Aaaaaaaand time for another update. What have you missed recently then? Well, in the last couple of weeks I have shot (in no particular order) another split personality/mirror reflection shot, one of my Dad, one of my mate and my uncle, my iPod, the dog with a massive bone, a pint of cider, a pawprint on a CD made of waterdrops (why wouldn't I shoot that?!), St. Mirren FC's former stadium which is in the process of being demolished, me doing the dishes, a wee ball in my front garden, this effort from last night and a few more before all of them.

As usual, feel free to leave your comments and critique. Click on the photo to go and see the rest.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/v4/p1018996841-3.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010)

Colin Morey

18th of April 2010 (Sun), 16:00

I like it.

elfy

28th of May 2010 (Fri), 18:02

I like it.

Thanks, from one Colin to another! :D

It's been a while since I last updated here but suffice to say, I have been shooting all manner of subject matter. This one from tonight is probably my favourite for a while but feel free to click on the photo to go and see what else I've been up to.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/s10/v18/p273484418-3.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010)

elfy

29th of May 2010 (Sat), 10:41

I've had a very slight reworking of the website, mainly to do with the page layout when viewing photographs, adding a guestbook at the top menu bar and also a review of my print prices. It's a recession buster, all prices reduced!

PeteJaffa

3rd of June 2010 (Thu), 15:41

Awright mate. Not had a look at your stuff in a while. Brilliant stuff as always.

elfy

4th of June 2010 (Fri), 11:03

Awright mate. Not had a look at your stuff in a while. Brilliant stuff as always.

Cheers Ped. How you keeping mate? Not been on the Fratellis forum in ages, since it became spam central.

PeteJaffa

4th of June 2010 (Fri), 15:30

Aye it's pure Spamalot in there. I've been no bad, keeping a low profile or something like that.

You've been taking some amazing shots mate. I've still got loads to look through.

What's been happening at your end?

elfy

4th of July 2010 (Sun), 07:49

Some of the shots I've taken since the last update. Click on them to go to my site where you can see them larger and get a bit of the story behind them if you wish.

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/s9/v13/p462987335-3.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/june/e1b98a047#h1b98a047)

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/s9/v15/p339482732-4.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/june/e143c186c#h143c186c)

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/s9/v14/p1018551568-4.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/june/e3cb5dd10#h3cb5dd10)

http://www.elfyphotography.com/img/s8/v10/p766117741-3.jpg (http://www.elfyphotography.com/yearinphotos2010/june/e2daa076d#h2daa076d)