A Year in Photographs

Oct

2009

A Year in Photographs

A quick post to mark a full year of my Photo A Day project. Actually I’m a few days past the ‘real’ anniversary, but today’s photo works better as an anniversary shot since it mirrors this shot:

…which I took a year ago, nearly to the day…same tree (in the field at the bottom of our garden), same time of day even, same camera. In fact, the shot above was my first ever shot taken with a Big Camera. I had to get MrSpud to turn it on for me, bless. Little did he know I about to be bitten by the photography bug, and he’d never get his camera back.

I’ve taken about a million photos in the last year, some good, most average and some truly dreadful. I’ve learnt to use the Big Camera properly and how to edit a little bit. I started a camera club on here, and made a bunch of new friends. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY. And here is why:

it slows down time, and forces you to see the world around you with new eyes
it encourages you to go to places you’ve never been before
it’s a friendly hobby, pretty much everyone is a snapper at some level or other
it gives us a wonderful record of our lives and, especially, our boys growing up
it’s a Martini hobby…any time, any place, anywhere
you can spend as much or as little time as you like on it
it doesn’t ‘have’ to be hugely expensive (MrSpud nods vigorously)
it’s art without the mess
it gives me something to do every day, just for me, no one else
it gives a lot of pleasure to family and friends…taking photos for them…looking at your shots
it brings a blog to life

Things I’m not so keen on about photography

Lugging the stuff around. No way around that really. I use my iphone camera alot, but often I kick myself for not having dragged The Beast out with me. In the early days I took the DSLR absolutely everywhere.
Importing/sorting/tagging/uploading/backing up photos. Snore.
Remembering to charge batteries

Overall, photography is a WINNER for me…I’ve loved learning and experimenting, and love having such a visual record of my ‘journey’. The last year of our lives has been so pivotal and so amazing, I’m thrilled to have a photojournal of our days. I’m not sure if I’ll continue with the 365 project in 2011, probably not as I want to spend time on other things. But it’s been a fantastic year in photographs.

Indulge me. Check out my photo for today here . I really love this photo. I couldn’t have taken it a year ago.

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rxBambi, on October 23rd, 2009 at 10:35 pm Said:

When I clicked your “here” link it said I was looking for something that wasn’t there.

However, I love the photos. And I totally agree with your assessment. Sometimes I just don’t wanna lug the biggie around. Also I’m having some issues with iPhoto. Sometimes it’ll show me 5 of the same photo, I’m not sure why. Maybe I need you to do a tutorial on that…please.

And do you really delete all your photos? I just have a hard time doing that, even if I know they’re not good.
MissBuckle, on October 23rd, 2009 at 10:59 pm Said:

Love love love the tree. And love that you´ve totally inspired me and continue to do so. Thank you.
robin, on October 24th, 2009 at 4:29 am Said:

it is like giving photography an oscar for being the best life changer, entertainer, teacher and hair shirt! i love this post of what you love/hate. and very, very impressive that you are on year two!
Deb Daley, on October 24th, 2009 at 5:23 am Said:

Congratulations on completing a huge project. 365 days! Way to go Spud! The tree photos are gorgeous…both of them. But the last one is breathtaking.
Jelica, on October 24th, 2009 at 2:32 pm Said:

You forgot to add, my dear, that you infested a lot of us here with that same photography bug and we shall eternally be grateful for that! (except, perhaps, when we have to fork out for a Big Camera )) Hugs, xxx
Nancy, on October 24th, 2009 at 6:45 pm Said:

Lovely post and lovely photos, spud! well done! i wanted to indulge you but there’s nothing there “there.”
B, on October 25th, 2009 at 3:29 pm Said:

I’m still amazed that you’ve only been taking photos for a year! You have such a talent! I’m going to try the 365 photos next year, but not sure if I’ll last a year. Even if you don’t, keep posting your photos and your CCC. Love it!
Kristina, on October 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm Said:

that photo is so beautiful! and congratulations on a year of photos!
k
xxx
julochka, on October 26th, 2009 at 8:41 am Said:

i love that your very first photo with the Big Camera was taken against the sun. you already were breaking the rules then.

oh, and that link at the end isn’t working, it just opens a blank browser page.

this makes me want to commit to a 365 photo project…i nearly do it now, but it would be a bit different to have to post one every day in a flickr group.

beautiful reasons for loving photography.
xox,
/j
Amber, on October 26th, 2009 at 10:33 pm Said:

Love those sunbeams and how awesome that these pics are a year apart. I LOVE photography for all those reasons too. Plus it’s a constant project, a challenge both stimulating and relaxing. Oh gosh, it’s jsut wonderful all the way around!