Day 365: Until next time ...
"Shadows in light and shade, seeing all things common and obscure, I click." (Linda McCartney)
For the past few weeks, I have been thinking about this day. Throughout the year, I experienced many moments where I wasn't sure if I would make it. I didn't realize how much effort and time was required to complete this project. On some days, I would take dozens of photos (Days 48, 105) and others where I only took a few (Days 185, 229). In addition, I had many doubts about my skills in photography. Was I good enough? Am I creative?
Project 365 was initially a way for me to document my 29th year of life. If I may be truthful, I wanted to see if turning 30 would make me go crazy (Day 26). What I found surprising, however, is how creative this endeavor turned out to be. In fact, a good friend of mine invited me to be part of an art show she organized (Day 300).
Despite owning my DSLR for over two years and doing Project 365, I still do not consider myself a photographer, much less an artist. Other than taking an intro to photography course at a local school, I do not have any formal training. For me, my camera has and is a way for me to show people how I see the world.
Photography has helped me feel more centre and forces me to concentrate and think in an imaginative way (Days 9, 39, 131). Because of this, I find myself "framing" moments as life continues on (Day 290). As well, it has taught me that practice does not make perfect - it only encourages growth and betterment. In fact, some "mistakes" have made for some interesting captures (Days 154, 265). Moreover, I find myself looking through different books and websites looking for inspiration and new techniques to try (Days 225, 336).
To those of you who have followed my journey, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I humbly appreciate all of your encouragement, critiques, likes, and reblogs. For now, a second Project 365 is not in the cards, but I can assure you that this is not the end. In the near future, I will announce when my Project 52 (posting a photo once a week instead of daily) will begin. Until then, see you soon!
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