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Nothing fancy today. I call this one “Mandatory Overtime.”

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I'm becoming more aware of how important it is to live and be alive and be motivated by all the world has to offer.

I used an Alan Watts quote in my last post, and will probably use his words in many more to come, but I have a bit of knowledge for us all: "Stop measuring days by degree of productivity and start experiencing them by degree of presence." I'm not dismissing the importance of productivity, because it is very important, but I believe there is also significance in finding meaning and completely understanding ourselves in the here and now.

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Hi, guys.

I'm starting a 365-day photo project. It’s simple. From this day forward, I will create one photograph, each day, for an entire year.

A project of this sort is something I’ve been contemplating for a while now, but I only recently convinced myself to stop making excuses and begin this thing at once. I was reluctant at first because I didn’t feel like I'd be able to fully commit myself to a project of this size due to my busy and unpredictable schedule. But now I understand that it’s not about finding or making the time, but about making this a part of my life. It’s like Alan Watts once said, “The only way to understand the world around us is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” I need to make the most out of myself so I can make the most out of the world around me.

My primary purpose for embarking on this journey is self-improvement. These photographs will not follow any particular genre or theme, so expect a variety of content. I intend for this project to be a visual representation of my feelings, thoughts, and life as it happens, but most importantly, I want to be able to look back and remember every day. So, with that said, here goes nothing!

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March 25, 2014 || Benjamin Ryland Sexton, Irvington, KY

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February 8, 2014 || Tin City, Naples, FL (photos via iPhone)

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February 8, 2014 | Tin City, Naples, FL (photos via iPhone)

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February 8, 2014 || Bayshore Laundry, Naples, FL (photo via iPhone)

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Feb. 7, 2014 | Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL (photo via iPhone)

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Jan. 28, 2014 | Naples Beach, Naples, FL (photo via iPhone)

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Jan. 26, 2014 | LEX → PGD (photo via iPhone)

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Last Friday, October 11, 2013, I went to Lexington, KY with my Photojournalism Practicum class to do a remote workshop with Gary Bogdon at Keenland. I didn't walk away with many great frames, none that that are worth sharing, anyway. It was a learning experience and my shooting definitely represents that, but I learned a lot. Gary was a blast to work with. I still need something to share, though, so here's a photograph from the end of that long, long day, just as the sun began to redeem itself. 

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David Stumph, Irvington, KY, October 6, 2013.

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Rufus Glenn Ramey, Leitchfield, KY, October 6, 2013

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VANS by Brian Sexton on Flickr.

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Western Kentucky University Lady Toppers registered their first victory of the season with a 2-1 win over the Indiana State Lady Sycamores at a soccer game at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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United Way of Southern Kentucky hosted the 23rd annual U.S. Bank Balloons, Tunes and BBQ, at the Bowling Green/Warren County Regional Airport on Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Bowling Green, KY. The event’s proceeds will be used to impact critical issues affecting those in need across the Barren River Area Development District region including poverty, youth development, personal abuse, substance abuse, disabilities, senior services, and literacy.

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The Walk Home (via iPhone) / Bowling Green, KY, September 7, 2013.