Happy New Year everyone.
I’ve decided not to continue on with a photo a day project for 2017. My project began three years ago in 2014. I did not intend on continuing it past 2014, but I did for two more years :2015 & 2016. As an avid photographer, finding and shooting subject matter wasn’t difficult. This photo a day project wasn’t the typical 365 project where you would shoot and post a photo the same day, but rather simply posting a photo a day. I did try to post photos within a week or two of shooting and that worked well.
[365 photo project ideas] – Have you ever done a specific and/or theme photo project? Please share your experience in comments.
If you have never embarked on such a project I would highly recommend doing so. For me, it kept me shooting. I have carried my DSLR with me continuously for a several years now and still do; it just became a habit. Having a camera with you definitely makes this type of project easier. In this day and age – smartphones makes this even easier; I did use my smartphone at times over the last few years. The other aspect of a project like this is it may yield unsuspecting things – illuminating subject matter that you are drawn to. I have amassed a number of themed photo collections on my blog; the largest being a collection of vanity license plates photos – weird huh? They often amuse me.
I do continue to take part in a B&W project on a blog called Monochromia where I am a regular contributor (on Fridays) as is my lovely and talented wife, Cyndie (on Tuesdays). If you like B&W photography, be sure to check out Monochromia.
Photo blog postings will likely lessen significantly for me in 2017 as I direct my time and efforts elsewhere for a bit. I would like to finish up my Ireland photos from April 2016 and Colorado photos from September 2016. Winter seems like a great time to get caught up. I would also like to spend some time exploring the entire suite of features that the Topaz Complete Collection has to offer.
In closing, I would like to thank all my blog followers and commenters. I appreciate your likes and comments; It’s been a great few years of photos for me and I hope you all have enjoyed this project as well.
Have a great 2017 everyone; happy shooting!
Thanks Dan , have enjoyed your photos very much, will check out your new site that you & Cyndie will be participating in. Happy New Year to you & Cyndie !
I have looked forward each day to see your photos! Many of them were of places I visit or have seen…and it was fun trying to find some of your other sites! (Like Goodwin Ave!) I’ll check out your other links and check back with your previous daily pics to see if I have missed any! My brother and I also collect vanity plates, but with just a paper and pen. Wouldn’t you just like to tap the driver on the shoulder sometime, and say, “What does this mean???” We once saw one “C SHARP” and thught it was a musician. Through the Bulletin Board, we found out that was her name and she was a realtor! Not often that we can actually find out! I understand about wanting to finish projects…as I have several pending, too…just never seeming to find the time to finish! Best wishes, always. Emily
I’ve often marveled at how you managed the daily post. I will miss your candid shots – sometimes bringing a nostalgic moment of knowing what it’s like living in the north, the sometimes quirky road scenes, vanity plates, and your travels. The best of everything to you and Cyndie in this New Year! ~ Lori
Thank you. Happy New Year to you as well.
I’ll miss your daily posts, but am glad you are taking time to work on other things. Very interested in your experiments with Topaz – I don’t have the whole suite, but am trying to find time to experiment with the ones I have!
Dan, I’ve so enjoyed your photos. You have taught me much, especially the value of photographing everyday scenes. Those have intrigued me the most.
You are one talented photographer. Keep shooting.
I’ll miss viewing your work here on a regular basis.