Yes, I know that it has been quiet a long time since I posted anything on this blog.  I have no excuse. 

Last Thursday, I began a project through the www.365project.com website.  In a nutshell, you commit to taking one photograph a day for a year.  I decided to take the challenge because 1) I feel that I need practice, 2) and what better way to explore new concepts, settings, etc. than to take a photo a day, and 3) it will keep me “in shape” photographically speaking.

I can’t tell you how excited I was to begin this project.  The first day I chose to walk around my yard to scope out something interesting.  I walked halfway around with no success but then came across our dying garden and voila!  There was a squishy, red tomato just waiting to be photographed!  On the second day, I chose roses that had been received by a lady at work.  I made myself only take 15-20 shots (I can get carried away when I photograph things like flowers) and then I chose the best one.  It turned out lovely.  The third day my choice was a brand new chandelier in my little sister’s living room.  The fourth day was a photo of a group of wonderful young ladies from my church having fun, and yesterday I got creative with my class ring (I’ve been out of high school for 8 years and 4 months!) on a leaf outdoors!  This project has already begun to stretch my creative process and give me new ideas. 

I challenge you to take up the 365 project and see how far you can push yourself and your creativity this year.  I don’t think that you’ll regret it!