Comments on: Why my failed 365 Project was really a success

By: eemusings

eemusings — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:12:26 +0000

I’m undertaking Project 365 this year! Now that I have an iPhone, I should be able to make some semi decent images while out and about even without my dSLR. Like you, I don’t plan to force it. I know there will be days when I don’t take a shot of anything, or don’t take anything remotely worthy of posting. Editing will definitely be key – and that reminds me, I’m due to do a cull and backup. My memory card is full and I officially can’t put it off anymore.

It’s definitely key to just shoot lots and lots and lots to get the gems. And it’s much easier now in the digital age. I never really understood the value of shooting the same thing from many slightly different angles when I took (film) photography in school. But it’s immensely valuable – the slightest change in focus, zoom or lighting can really make a shot pop (or not). Tons of the pictures that ended up in my final projects were totally unplanned shots that I simply snapped randomly or took in a quickfire sequence.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:46:39 +0000

In reply to joanna. I think it's definitely worth trying, even if you do end up with a lot of grainy, "Oops, I forgot to take a picture today" photos. I have my fair share of those. But it did encourage me to start seeing opportunities for photographs in everyday life, and it gave me an excuse to pick up the camera more when I felt inspired. It might change the way you take pictures! And even if it doesn't, you're not out anything. :)

By: joanna

joanna — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:17:45 +0000

You got some great pictures this year! Every year I consider going a 365 project, then decide against it, figuring I’ll end up with too many grainy pictures of random stuff taken before bed because I’ve forgotten during the day.