Sunday, January 1, 2012

Begin



So this is a beginning of sorts. Maybe introductions are in order. I will be as succinct as possible here.

My intentions.
I am going to try to take one picture every day this year and write a little. I am also going to try to streamline this whole thing by only taking one draft/picture every day (no multiple attempts and massive editing). And I promise that whatever picture I post will be taken that day... no hoarding pictures and then releasing them.
I hope that this will help me to think before hand and not spend forever trying to edit out mistakes. Mistakes happen, I intend to let them.

My Writing.
So this is me. One solid year of photos and thoughts. I have ideas for this, some of them are kind of crazy and will ask for a bit of bravery. Some might be boring. I guess I am equal parts both so it is to be expected.

My Goal.
Why would I tie myself to something like this? Well, I have seen a couple of these done in the past and I just love the outcome. One solid year of my life, with all of the ups and downs recorded nicely here. I want to tap into some creativity here. I have been feeling a little dry and I want to flow again. I want to be honest, so you can expect that. I am 40, and I am feeling maybe a little melancholy. I am hoping to gather my thoughts and this seems like an exciting way to do that.

6 comments:

  1. I enjoy your photo's and am excited to see what will come of your journey! Gen

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  2. Great start so far, I can't wait to read more!!!

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  3. Great goal, great start. Looking forward to the adventure...

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  4. I love your picture! How were you able to take it yourself?

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  5. I used the timer on my camera alison, i bet you have one on yours as well.

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  6. Lovely pic, lovely idea.

    I got a new lens from Santa. I am trying to learn how to use it. It's an Canon EF 85 mm f1.8 USM. Prime lens, not used to the fixed focal length. I am trying to prioritize a bit more time for
    creativity in my life in 2012.

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