Ahem. Posting every day (did you know I was going to say that?).
I am lucky in a way. I haven’t had to use some of the very helpful Daily Post Blog prompts. I have them handy if I need to. I think participating in my daily photo project has helped. I always have a picture to write about, taking fresh ones every day.
The hardest part of taking pictures every day for my Project 365? Picking which picture to use.
I thought the hardest part would be finding things – people, places, objects, and animals – to take pictures of.
So far, noooo. It’s the choosing. I probably spend a half-hour trying to decide.
I can’t decide.
I waffle.
I get opinions from Jason, then Sydney. Which by the way, they NEVER pick the same one – ever. Annnnd???? They never pick the one I’m leaning toward. Of course.
It’s only Day 28. I am sure my eagerness and perfectionism will wear thin. I’ll start using my iPhone for pictures and be done with it (not that there is anything wrong with that). I’ve seen amazing pictures with iPhones and Blackberry’s. Seriously! Really impressive stuff. Of course, my goal is to get better at using the manual settings on my DSLR. Using an iPhone each day would be like skipping class.
So every day. I write. I photograph. I choose the best photo. I decide the best words.
My story last night was completely unplanned. I saw the prompt yesterday and I was intrigued. I had an image of the hallway and it never left my brain. I wrote from that image keeping within the 1,000 word limit. I am sorry. I did leave you hanging. It was not on purpose, just following the rules. And? I’m happy with where it’s at. It could go in so many directions. That prompt opened up a creative flow. Isn’t that what daily writing is supposed to do? I couldn’t stop it if I tried. So, yes. There will be more – much more – and maybe a few surprises.
I am extremely grateful for all your comments and support. Truly….what an honor. I don’t think I have a tenth of the talent some of you do. But. I’m learning, and thankful for that.
Learning to pick the best photo of the day is quite the lesson too. I thought I’d share some that didn’t make the cut. These pictures were taken from Monday thru Friday of this week. Enjoy!
Living, Loving, Laughing.... 
You can’t go wrong with a dog or a child. Great pictures.
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Thanks Jennifer! They are definitely a great subject for me!
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Great pics – but although I agree with Jennifer’s comment I find them incredibly hard to photograph well…maybe because I haven’t got the talent?? You clearly have. Nice.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
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Thanks Mandy! The trick to photographing animals and kids is to wait em’ out and take a ton. Eventually, you get the right one and the others, just delete.
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I think love and happiness CAN be found in a remote and recliner…especially after a week full of snow, slush, and crappy drivers!
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Aunt Bethany-If he hadn’t been in it, I would have! I couldn’t agree with you more. So niiice to kick back. Hope your next week is better. 🙂
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The marble one is very cool! The rest are great too and I’m impressed with the dog pictures. Mine always move as soon as I’m ready to snap : )
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MOTPG- I really like the marble one too. I have a thing for reflections. I think they are soo neat. I have to wait that dog out, plus I baited her with a kibble. HA!
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yeah, I write everyday too….it’s my thang, LoL. I like the idea of writing prompts.
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Jill- Writing everyday is fun. I do like writing from prompts too. It makes it a little more challenging.
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I know that I would probably end up wanting to cheat on the picture a day thing. There would be one day where there were too many to choose from and a day when there was nothing and I would end up using one from the “too many day.”
I am so happy for you that you are still going strong. (I am way behind on reading!)
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