365 Project

[360°]

so im gonna try and take a photo every day, documenting my days for a whole year.

has anyone here tried it and succeeded?

if you wish to follow me : http://www.flickr.com/photos/26329758@N02/

[jacuff]

Yeah, I did it in 2009 and finished mine up yesterday.
Edit: I've migrated it from PixelPost over to my regular blog. I'm still having some issues, but here's the updated link.
http://www.justinacuffphotography.com/category/photo-a-day-2009/

It's a lot of work. Some days it was about trying out a new post processing method. Other days it was about a challenging subject. In the end, it tells a story of one year. Some shots were forced and I really wasn't happy with, while others turned out better than I had thought. I was also able to market it a little bit and got in with a couple of galleries that now regularly invite me to show and sell work there.

Good luck!

[360°]

very cool, thanks for sharing yours!

[jacuff]

Really the thing to making a Project 365 successful is having LOTS of people follow you. I had a few follow on that website, but most followed on Facebook since I also posted the photos in a couple of albums there. The more followers you have to keep you accountable, the more likely you'll be able to finish it successfully.

[DStanic]

I need to do one of these instead of being on the internet for hours a day while my camera sits on the desk collecting dust. :-|

[CW Jones]

I also started yesterday. I wasn't able to upload it and get it on flickr tho until VERY late last night haha like 11:45 I think I was ready to upload.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/collinj89/

[Huskers69]

I might need to try this as well. Sounds like fun.

[Kasrielle]

I started lst year on June 1 so today will be day 216. I have a set on flickr for my daily pics, and upload them to project 365 group there. My goal is to take the pic - I upload them to flickr avery 2 or 3 days (depending on how many pics I've taken.) I've also turned my blog into my project, and since the project started the only things I've put on there are my project pics.

I certainly don't get a great shot every day - some shots are just family snapshots. But I've gotten some beautiful photos as a result of *thinking* about shooting every day. And I think that's the point.

Here is my blog if you want to take a look: www.karmaisaboomerang.blogspot.com

[MJPhotos24]

Like the idea behind it, but won't be doing it...long for the days to not pick up a camera at times!

Here's a twist, 365 days in the life of someone else, every day picking a different person. 365 people, 365 jobs or what they do. Now that'd be a project!

[heycow]

I've been doing a photo a day of my kids since the day they were born. My daughter (mmad.udkow.com) is up to day 1016 and my son (ooad.udkow.com) is at day 186. I've never missed a day and have always posted the photos the same day they were taken. I love it, and my kids love having their photo taken.

For anyone who does it, take the time to make a photo book out of the photos. Getting a 365+ page book of your work is so cool (granted it's like $80/book, but still worth it).

BTW, I plan on continuing until it's no longer fun for them (yes, I'll continue it forever if I can). :)

[eko]

I actually started this a couple days ago as well :) I am hoping that I can stick to it, I posted a link from my facebook page hoping that my friends will keep me going, so we shall see!

Also was thinking at the end it would be great to do a photobook of it, so I am glad to hear that others have enjoyed doing that and that its worth the money.

http://ekopapers.com/photo/

[CalPiker]

I also started a 365 project this year. So far I'm two for two. I hope I can make 365 shots. I'll probably need to start writing down ideas as they come to me, because I think in about a week I will have run out.

[timnosenzo]

I've done this for the past 4 years, though the last few months of 2009 were just too busy for me to be able to keep up with it. I don't maintain any strict rules on when I can upload the photo for the day, and if I miss a day here or there I don't worry too much about it. It's my project so I'm allowed to bend the rules and have fun. :)

Good luck with yours!

[360°]

im 2 for 2 so far :)

[Bosscat]

I'm giving it a whirl, and going to try to not use any racing related photos for this project. That may make some days a bit tough, but I can see myself trying some things out of the norm for me.

I can also see my facebook friends dropping me like a hot potato as this goes on...LOL

But I am sure the one thing it almost has to do for certain is improve your way of seeing things

[scottda]

I've thought about doing something along this line. I don't think I'd manage to keep up for 365 days, though. Perhaps the '28 days of February' for a start.

Just wondering, for those who've done this, on days when you shoot a lot, how do you pick your 'photo of the day'? The rest of the time, do you carry your camera with you all day, even to work, to get a photo each day?

Scott

[jacuff]

On days I shot a lot, I would pick either my most unique photo or the photo that I thought best told the story of why I was photographing that day.

Stringing for a paper means I usually always have a camera body or two and a few lenses in the trunk of my car in case of a last minute assignment. However, I also found it very handy to almost always carry my G9 with me. It's small enough that it is quite portable yet still has full manual control and decent quality.

[CW Jones]

I don't think I will last the 365 as well... I can't say I would be surprised if I made it tho. I will NOT just do a snapshot tho, I would rather miss a day than do a snapshot style picture.

Its setting yourself a real challenge. I know I could do a month, that's easy (for me) a year is a nice challenge.

For me as far as picking a photo... its not too tough. Right now I am shooting mostly indoors due to weather and I am setting up shots for myself. So I generally am taking about 30-40 pictures of this set-up shot from all different angles, and with different lights and such. I then am only really picking which view and exposure I like the best. Then do some editing and put a border on it and I am done :)

[ronnier38930]

interesting project

[Huskers69]

Thanks to this thread, I have started this project as well. so far I have 3 cool pics. :)

[360°]

link?

[Huskers69]

I don't have a site yet. I might try flickr, like some of yall do. Is it pretty easy to set up and such. I'm a noob at this kind of stuff.

[CW Jones]

do Flickr. its VERY easy to set up. The only thing... if its not a Pro account I am not sure if you will have enough storage space and such for a whole month...

[jacuff]

do Flickr. its VERY easy to set up. The only thing... if its not a Pro account I am not sure if you will have enough storage space and such for a whole month...

Yeah, a regular account only lets you upload 200 photos. If that's all you use it for and only upload one a day, the last day you'll be able to upload is July 19.

[Huskers69]

how do you put flickr onto your profile on potn. like where your signature is? or even gear lists for that matter?

[CW Jones]

Links.... Just grab the link at the top of the page when Flickr is open and post it in a link. If I were you I would seriously consider getting a Pro account. Its like $25 for a year I believe and its VERY worth it!

[Huskers69]

Links.... Just grab the link at the top of the page when Flickr is open and post it in a link. If I were you I would seriously consider getting a Pro account. Its like $25 for a year I believe and its VERY worth it!
I'm reading about it right now. I think I will get one.

[Huskers69]

Links.... Just grab the link at the top of the page when Flickr is open and post it in a link. If I were you I would seriously consider getting a Pro account. Its like $25 for a year I believe and its VERY worth it!
PM sent, so I don't hijack this thread.

[Huskers69]

Okay here is a link to my Project 365, it's in my signature, IF I did it right. LOL !!

edit: thanks for your help CW Jones.

[JudgeDanny]

shoot... on day 3 right now and i'm not 100% sure i'm going to make it!!!

I was barely able to get a decent picture to put up today :-p

[zachbreaux]

A friend and i started one up on the first. Its going really well so far and we hope to make it to the end. Its nice going into this endeavor with someone else so there is a constant boost of motivation.

Here is the blog we started. Please check it out and let us know what you think. :)

http://ez365.wordpress.com/

[CW Jones]

I am 3for 3 so far! haha I will be doing day 4 when I get home from work.

JudgeDanny....... lol you cant say on day 3 you aren't sure your going to make it! haha its only day 3!

[Bosscat]

Just be thankful that it is not a leap year.....LOL

[Huskers69]

Its nice going into this endeavor with someone else so there is a constant boost of motivation.

Here is the blog we started. Please check it out and let us know what you think. :)

http://ez365.wordpress.com/

Maybe this thread will also help us to keep motivated. I have a friend doing one as well, so maybe she can help me stay motivated as well. Right now I'm "pumped" about doing it. LOL

[willy b]

Nice galleries everybody. I am also doing this. But just using the Canon 50mm f1.8. To make it that little bit harder :rolleyes:

Anyway here is my gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2010in50mm/

I tried to get day 4 on the way into work this morning however I was to tired to try. I'll get one tonight when i'm home...

[Huskers69]

Do you guys/gals mind if I add you as a contact on flickr so I can keep up with your 365 projects?

[eko]

Im 3 for 3 as well, JudgeDanny what is the link to your site? Maybe we can help keep you motivated :)

[willy b]

Do you guys/gals mind if I add you as a contact on flickr so I can keep up with your 365 projects?

Already done it :lol:

[Huskers69]

For anyone who does it, take the time to make a photo book out of the photos. Getting a 365+ page book of your work is so cool (granted it's like $80/book, but still worth it).

:)
Thats a great idea!! when you made your book, what size prints did you put in the book? What size book did you do?
That is awesome that you have taken a picture everyday of your kids life !!!

[Bosscat]

Thats a great idea!! when you made your book, what size prints did you put in the book? What size book did you do?
That is awesome that you have taken a picture everyday of your kids life !!!

Consider the cost of 4x6 prints against the cost of an 8x10 book, and the book is actually quite reasonable.

[willy b]

Love the book idea. I shall certainly be doing that!

[mick w]

I started the threesixtyfive project this year as well...here's my first day:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mickwatson/4235425481/

I have to say it has really energized me...but I think getting people to follow your progress is key is well. Lets face it, we take photos for people to look at them, it's nice to know people actually do.

I'm about to start checking out the 365's from this thread. Good Luck!

[kayl]

I'm planning on starting in Mid-May, we'll see how it goes :)

[willy b]

4th one uploaded now :)

[CW Jones]

I am working on my 4th right now. Editing it at the girls house right now then some pizza for dinner :) just so everyone knows what I am doing haha

[Huskers69]

Just wondering, if I end up doing a book when I'm done, do I need to make sure the crops are 4x6, 5x7, etc.....or can they be square or different proportions?

[Bosscat]

Just wondering, if I end up doing a book when I'm done, do I need to make sure the crops are 4x6, 5x7, etc.....or can they be square or different proportions?

Depends how many pages you want your book to be, and what size book, and if you want each day to have a single page, or multiple days on a page.

I use the Booksmart software from www.blurb.com (http://www.blurb.com)

I'm dedicating a single page to each day.

I have done 160 page books for Snowcross and Sprint Cars for the last two seasons, along with a Best of the Year book using this software

[Huskers69]

I'm dedicating a single page to each day.


what size pics are you doing? what size book?

[Bosscat]

I am doing an 8x10 Landscape format, so full bleed photos end up being 8.2x9.6

[Bosscat]

Oh, and if anyone decides to do a book, try to do it as you go along as opposed to sitting down aty the end of the year and doing it all at once. Watching a book coming together will help keep you motivated.

I've done it both ways, and now work as I go along. My Project 365 book is up to date as we speak, and Freeze Frame 2010 is having the 1st race put together as I type.

[Huskers69]

Bosscat, what is a full bleed photo? sorry, for being such a noob.

[jacuff]

Bosscat, what is a full bleed photo? sorry, for being such a noob.

It means the edge of the photo prints to the edge of the paper, sometimes known as borderless printing.

[heycow]

Thats a great idea!! when you made your book, what size prints did you put in the book? What size book did you do?
That is awesome that you have taken a picture everyday of your kids life !!!
I put one photo per page as big as I can with the date at the bottom. I don't do full bleed but leave a little buffer on all sides so nothing gets cropped.

[Savphoto]

I got to day 313 for 2009, lol. I failed because my co-workers got me drunk on my 21st and by the time I realized I needed to take a photo, it was like 6am the next day.

But, here is my results, "365" days of Bokeh...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/savagedrifter/sets/72157612036199028/

www.savphoto.net

[zachbreaux]

Aww man, day 313, thats rough. :(

[Huskers69]

Okay, for those of you who have seen my project 365. I have been putting the date on the pictures. Do you think I should do this if I am going to make a book, or does it take away from the picture? Would it look dumb in a book? your thoughts?

[zachbreaux]

i dont think its necessary but thats just me.

[Huskers69]

i dont think its necessary but thats just me.

I think you're right !!!!

[heycow]

Okay, for those of you who have seen my project 365. I have been putting the date on the pictures. Do you think I should do this if I am going to make a book, or does it take away from the picture? Would it look dumb in a book? your thoughts?
I would put the dates in a border/frame so they're not on the photos but still with the photos.

[Huskers69]

I got rid of the wretched dates !!!!!!!!!! :)

[JudgeDanny]

Im 3 for 3 as well, JudgeDanny what is the link to your site? Maybe we can help keep you motivated :)
I'll put it in my signature :D


JudgeDanny....... lol you cant say on day 3 you aren't sure your going to make it! haha its only day 3!

Yes i can... and I did!! Posted day 4 already :) Got lucky and found something interesting :D

[360°]

im 4 for 4 too

almost got to lazy last night

[willy b]

Day 5 just taken. Can't post till I find my camera lead though...

[gardengirl13]

Wish I had seen this sooner. I've only taken photos three days this month so far.

[eko]

I'm 4 for 4 as well! I guess I should start thinking about todays photo :) and this thread is deffinatly going to be helpful for motivation.

[willy b]

Well the photo I look earlier was scrapped, replaced with this:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/011-15.jpg

[ldam]

I started to attempt it as well. Having a hard time coming up with today's idea, but I have another hour before getting off work, and so I have time before I get out there and shoot.

http://blog.photofoo.com (http://blog.photofoo.com/)

[CalPiker]

Are most of you going in to your shots with ideas already in your head or are you just going out to places and finding something? I've just been going to places with no shot in mind and picking my best or favorite from that shoot. I may eventually decide to pick "themes" for each month, but try to get a large variety of shots from that theme.

So far this month, all of my shots have been in and around the beach or beach cities. It's hard for me during the week to get out, since I only have between 30-60 minutes of sunlight to get a shot. I'm trying not to do a lot of night shots, although I will do a few eventually.

[willy b]

I am now taking the camera with me, even when I go to work. Just in case. However most will be random things, although I want to try and get each one to capture the main thing I did that day, but obviously not always possible.

[jacuff]

In some ways, just taking a camera with you with nothing in mind can really be a good way to challenge your creativity. There were several times I would just show up at a place that I had never been to before to scout it out for future shoots as part of my project last year.

[willy b]

I have to say the hardest thing is choosing a shot your happy with. most of mine are between 2 or 3 really good ones (well in my opinion) but once I have uploaded i'm not letting myself change them!

[WebGod]

I just started Year 2. Year 1 was a Self Portrait 365 and was really tough at times. Just don't give up when it starts to get really frustrating, and it will.

You can check mine out if you're bored, link is in my signature.

Good luck!!

[willy b]

Jesse - Now that is impressive, some great shots there!

[eko]

Are most of you going in to your shots with ideas already in your head or are you just going out to places and finding something? I've just been going to places with no shot in mind and picking my best or favorite from that shoot. I may eventually decide to pick "themes" for each month, but try to get a large variety of shots from that theme.

So far this month, all of my shots have been in and around the beach or beach cities. It's hard for me during the week to get out, since I only have between 30-60 minutes of sunlight to get a shot. I'm trying not to do a lot of night shots, although I will do a few eventually.

I thnk the hardest part for me is going to be coming up with things to shoot and not being repetative :) So far I have only been shooting things kinda spur of the moment, but I do have a couple of locations that I would like to go and shoot that I know are in my area.

I was also thinking of having a place on my blog where people (mostly family and friends but open to anyone) gave me photo requests/challenges of things to shoot. Just thought that might help me get ideas and also challenge myself

[WebGod]

Jesse - Now that is impressive, some great shots there!

Thanks! Some days are better than others and many days motivation is very low but it was totally worth it once I finished. It's really cool to go back and look at everything as a whole...

[WebGod]

I thnk the hardest part for me is going to be coming up with things to shoot and not being repetative :) So far I have only been shooting things kinda spur of the moment, but I do have a couple of locations that I would like to go and shoot that I know are in my area.

I was also thinking of having a place on my blog where people (mostly family and friends but open to anyone) gave me photo requests/challenges of things to shoot. Just thought that might help me get ideas and also challenge myself

Those are good ideas. I did lots of searches on Google and Flickr for "self portraits" "365" "365 ideas" etc...

I also kept a list of possible ideas so I didn't forget anything that might work in the future.

[WebGod]

I posted these in the another thread but they fit better here.... Be sure to think outside the box both with and without retouching.

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year1/images/jesse212.jpg

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year1/images/jesse287.jpg

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year1/images/jesse302.jpg

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year1/images/jesse322.jpg

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year1/images/jesse343.jpg

[justincase724]

I've thought about trying this for a couple years now, just never have. However this year, two of my friends are giving it a try and they've motivated me to try as well. I only have one posted so far (http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinkerr/sets/72157623008710131/), but the rest are in the camera waiting for processing. There's days when I don't even want to touch my camera, so I think it's going to be tough to get them all.

[WebGod]

I've thought about trying this for a couple years now, just never have. However this year, two of my friends are giving it a try and they've motivated me to try as well. I only have one posted so far (http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinkerr/sets/72157623008710131/), but the rest are in the camera waiting for processing. There's days when I don't even want to touch my camera, so I think it's going to be tough to get them all.

That's a hell of a start!

[Bosscat]

Are most of you going in to your shots with ideas already in your head or are you just going out to places and finding something?

I just go someplace and try to figure out something that will have appeal. I mean I know I could drive to Niagara Falls as its only an hour away and take a shot, but I think every honeymooning couple has done that to death.


I'm trying not to do a lot of night shots, although I will do a few eventually.

Now on this project, 2 of my 5 shots have been at night, and I could go shoot at anytime of the day if I was so inclined. But I love night time, almost more then I love a nice sunny day when it comes to shooting. There is a certain magic in the late evening and night.

[jcav]

I was wondering if there was a 365 thread on here...we (my brother and I) started with the new year...

We have a different theme each week for 26 weeks and then we repeat...if anyone wants to take a look, link for the blog is in my signature.

BTW -- that's awesome taking at least 1 picture everyday of the kids...feelin' kind of guilty that I haven't done that...

[willy b]

Jesse - WOW. There amazing! Love the hand one.

[WebGod]

Jesse - WOW. There amazing! Love the hand one.

Thanks! That's one of my favorites too!

[willy b]

To be honest. There all good!

Today was easy due to having a day off work due to the snow :D

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/06012010.jpg

[WebGod]

To be honest. There all good!

Today was easy due to having a day off work due to the snow :D



Wow, amazing view!

I really like that shot so I made some tweaks to it to try make more of an impact, but since you don't have "image editing ok" turned on I'm not going to post it. Let me know if you want me to.

[360°]

heres my most recent one from yesterday

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4250379564_a692cd47b0_b.jpg

[willy b]

Jesse - Go for it mate :) Be nice to see.

360 - Love that. Think you could easily sell that to Merc!

[Chairman7w]

I just started mine on the first:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chairman7w/sets/72157623116819946/

I'm also making a list and adding to it whenever I think of a new idea. I will be unabashadly stealing good ideas too if I like them! :)

But seriously, the whole idea of this is to foster creativity and come up with ideas, so that's my stated goal.

So far, so good!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4241425859_bf691f8114_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4246765140_543328c352_b.jpg

[WebGod]

Jesse - Go for it mate :) Be nice to see.

Cool, here it is, before and after. Just some slight tweaking... I wish it looked like this around here.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/06012010.jpg

http://www.myphotobarn.com/misc/06012010_jesse.jpg

[The Moose]

I realised on the 3rd that I should start one but then I realised I'd taken photos on the 1st and 3rd but not the 2nd so it was ruined :(

I considered a one shot per week project (i.e. Project 52) but it's not as dedicated or anything so I'll just wait till next year or something!

[eko]

woot 6 for 6, made a homemade tabletop lightbox today to play with. I think it turned out alright :)

[360°]

decided to go with self portrait today

so i can look back to see how i looked today

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4252311183_2de67d53e1_b.jpg

[willy b]

Jesse - I was happy with my original shot...However upon seeing yours I can really see how I could have improved it, mine looks flat. However sticking to the rules, I will keep my original shot in my 365. Just out of interest what did you play with? I presume upped teh contrast a fair bit, and altered the levels?

360 - Think a self portrate is a great idea. Unless I see anything else good today, that will be mine.

Don;t know about you guys, but on a day to day basis I'm thinking that there is more and more stuff that I can get a photo off, which means when I get stuck I can resort to take photos of that lol.

[WebGod]

Jesse - I was happy with my original shot...However upon seeing yours I can really see how I could have improved it, mine looks flat. However sticking to the rules, I will keep my original shot in my 365. Just out of interest what did you play with? I presume upped teh contrast a fair bit, and altered the levels?

Oh yeah, definitely keep your shot for your 365, I just wanted to show you what I did. Yes, a couple of level layers mostly did it, some contrast tweaking, a bit of curves and a tad of sharpening.

[willy b]

Oh yeah, definitely keep your shot for your 365, I just wanted to show you what I did. Yes, a couple of level layers mostly did it, some contrast tweaking, a bit of curves and a tad of sharpening.

:) Good stuff. Thanks!

[Chairman7w]

I went with a sssccccaaaarryy theme last night:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4253137868_46b7958e7b.jpg

[Bosscat]

I could see the lights from this town thats ten miles away bouncing off the clouds, so I drove over there, and shot this. I think there is more there, but I ran out of battery from using live view. So far every shot has been outside, and trying to keep that theme rolling as long as I can

[360°]

another self portrait

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4255139717_9631b8d3bf_b.jpg

[CW Jones]

this was my day 7.... MUFFIN!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4254825533_0bd33a648e_b.jpg

[WebGod]

This was my day 7 - Atlanta Snow

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year2/images/jesse007.jpg

[Casperd360]

another self portrait

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4255139717_9631b8d3bf_b.jpg

This was my day 7 - Atlanta Snow

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year2/images/jesse007.jpg

I dig the concept of the first one. And I like everything about the second. I am a Floridian and I have been in snow once or twice but for the most part I hate it. This has a home for the holidays feel to it. Even though they are over lol.

[WaltA]

I need to do one of these instead of being on the internet for hours a day while my camera sits on the desk collecting dust. :-|


I agree. For example, in our member profile in POTN there should be a limit to how many hours we spend on here. If you exceed the limit Pekka's AVATAR comes up telling you to go out and take pictures. ;)

[CW Jones]

Here is day 8. I will be switching the style soon enough, just hard to get outside when its dark when I leave in the morning, and dark when I get home :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4257901644_214a4581df_b.jpg

[JudgeDanny]

Haven't fallen off the wagon JUST yet :D

Here is day 8. I will be switching the style soon enough, just hard to get outside when its dark when I leave in the morning, and dark when I get home :(



I hear ya... thank goodness for the weekend :D

[eko]

so far I am 8 for 8, this cold weather is killing me for outdoor photos!

here was my 8th photo
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/81/008mg.jpg
My daughter Katie

[Simply Ravishing]

I tried once before, but ended up giving up because it was too much between work and school... I started a second one again and am on day 162 so far....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinkraemer/sets/72157621783811833/

[Huskers69]

I tried once before, but ended up giving up because it was too much between work and school... I started a second one again and am on day 162 so far....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinkraemer/sets/72157621783811833/

your Seattle pics are amazing !!!!!!

[llareggub]

8 for 8 here too, the great thing about the terrible weather is that it is making me work a little harder and work outside my comfort zone...

Todays effort involved matches, some black cloth and a bemused wife who was working as an assistant lol!

http://images18.fotki.com/v674/photos/3/993693/8297852/jan9th-vi.jpg (http://public.fotki.com/llareggub/a-year-in-photos/jan9th.html)Hosted on Fotki (http://www.fotki.com)

The rest are here http://public.fotki.com/llareggub/a-year-in-photos/

[willy b]

09.01.2010:
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/09012010.jpg

[elfy]

Yeah I did one last year and am continuing for 2010 too, you can check it out by following the link in my signature. It can be really tough at times when you just can't be bothered and would rather do anything but take a photo. It is so rewarding though and well worth doing. Also, it has improved my photography no end, or at least I think so!

[Chairman7w]

A week in and I'm still rockin' and rollin'!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/4257924257_deaa59f721_b.jpg

[Simply Ravishing]

your Seattle pics are amazing !!!!!!

Thanks =)

[Chairman7w]

Day Nine and still going strong!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4260180229_d38b202383_b.jpg

[CW Jones]

Here is my Day 9, and look at that I made it outside!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4260170093_4a2b79932f_b.jpg

[zachbreaux]

Props for going outside!

[CW Jones]

haha thanks! I usually work crazy hours just to fuel my need for L glass, but Saturdays I get out at 1pm :) and No work Sundays! so be looking for a nice sunset or something tomorrow!

[Huskers69]

9 days in and all is well...........356 more to go.

[eko]

9/9 as well :) I got my fd to eos mount today so I took this with an old sigma 70-150mm macro, I dont think it turned out to shabby but who knows ... wishing for warm weather

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/4225/009yb.jpg

[willy b]

Seems keys are a good one when you just have very little time ;) My day 10 shots:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4262481453_b2843a5787_b.jpg

[Bosscat]

I shot this old tractor that lives round the corner from my farm today to go 10 for 10.

[Chairman7w]

day 10:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4263249133_8c39f371fc_b.jpg

[zachbreaux]

Day 10: "Does This Look Infected?"

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4263440573_4f724dbd2a.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4263440573/

[WebGod]

Day 10 - Even toads need a warm place to go when it snows...

http://www.jesse3sixty5.com/365_year2/images/jesse010.jpg

[Huskers69]

Still batting 1.000, 10 for 10, here's mine............

[willy b]

Zach - That is quality!

[zachbreaux]

Thanks willy!

[360°]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26329758@N02/4264319661/

[CalPiker]

What kind of rules is everyone placing on themselves for this, if any?

I've pretty much decided no self portraits, no flowers (although I did take a shot of some cactus, but it was a bunch of them growing wild), and no "snapshots." I am also trying to compose the shot as I would want it to look after PP. Meaning, that I am trying not to crop the shot at all.

I'm doing this to help improve on my photo skills (and PP skills) and not just posting random shots I took in a day. I might end up breaking the first two rules at some point during the year, but that is okay. I just don't want to break the third one. I've also started a blog about this project after some friends convinced me to write about it.

[Bosscat]

What kind of rules is everyone placing on themselves for this, if any?

No snapshots
No racing photos
Only cropping is for the Blurb book I am making, since its cheaper then 4x6 prints.
No self portraits. ( I see myself in a mirror everyday, thats enough)

[CW Jones]

I like
No Snapshots

the no cropping one? psh I wouldn't call that one, nor would I call no selfs one either...

For me its simple:
One photo a day, Must be taken, PPed, and posted online during that day. Done lol thats it for me.

[zachbreaux]

My rules: selfs only and has to be posted by 11:59pm each day.

[willy b]

Obviously within that day. But mine also has to be with the 50mm f1.8

[zachbreaux]

Most of mine have been as well. Its either been 18mm or 50mm.

[360°]

my rules are: taken that day, posted that day

[CW Jones]

ya I am using my 50mm exclusively right now.. But when I get my 70-200 I am sure I will use that much more haha so I don't want to limit myself for the future

[Chairman7w]

What kind of rules is everyone placing on themselves for this, if any?


Going by the standard "365 Days" Flickr Group rules:

One self portrait each day for a year.

[eko]

I am going with the I have to take a photo a day doesnt matter what it is, but my goal is to try a bunch of different techniques and hopefully expand my photography skills in the proccess. 11 for 11 :)

[MikeFairbanks]

I think that following the Avatar fans would be a great idea.

There is actually a support group online of people who no longer want to live because they are so disappointed with Earth after seeing the film (Avatar).

It's becoming a cult classic, which is rare for a mainstream film.

[zachbreaux]

Can i have the link to that site please?

[360°]

took this one on my way home from work today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4268296938_6041a56d4a_b.jpg

[llareggub]

I'm doing this to try and improve and get used to my new camera... So anything goes, as many techniques and influences as I can find or dicover either here or anywhere else, I see no reason to try and constrain myself givin that I have so much to learn.

[zachbreaux]

Day 12: "We Are Never Frightened At A Sunset"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4270399944_46b1a35f1c.jpg

Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/4270399944/

[justincase724]

What kind of rules is everyone placing on themselves for this, if any?

Take at least one photo each day. Snapshots are okay, heavily processed images are okay, posting a weeks worth of photos is okay. I work long hours and I have an 11 month old at home so I know there will be days that I can't sit at the computer and edit/post an image. I want to keep it as flexible as possible and try to keep my creativeness going - I've got a running list of photo ideas that I want to occomplish.

[Bosscat]

I shot a duck today and then got pulled over by the cops and got a $65 ticket for not having an up to date insurance card with me in the car.

[Chairman7w]

Day 12:

http://www.eddypix.com/Portraits/DailyPortraits/2010-Day-012/763586951_Yh3Wj-XL.jpg

[Shivpics]

I agree with the "take it that day, post it that day" approach.

I agree with these rules. I've never done a 365 project before and I don't want to limit myself.

I'm 12 for 12 so far.

Day 12
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4269742797_436c794a12_b.jpg

[Chairman7w]

That's nice, Shivpics!

[ldam]

I set my rules to be a little more lax. I have to *take* a picture a day, but don't have to post it the same day. That's saved me once already. 12 for 12 thus far!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4269953651_b5c59db218.jpg (http://blog.photofoo.com)

[willy b]

Zach - Another great shot lol. Your going to get board of me saying this if you keep posting good shots!

Idam - Reallt nice shot. Great light (for night anyway) and colours :)

[Accessoire]

always mean to do this...but, I need a new remote first.
great thread!