November 29, 2010, #365

Today marks one year of daily photos. It's been an interesting challenge for me and a good learning experience, learning more about myself than just taking photos. There have been days when it was a struggle to take one photo and many days when I took way too many photos.

The bitterly cold, snowy weather we've had this past week has reminded me of how difficult it had been to find something to photo last winter. I really had a tough time with all the white and neutral coloring of my daily landscape. I kept looking forward to spring, waiting to photograph the color and growth that was coming. When these events arrived I soon realized that while I got my photo of the occurrence it was just that, one photo, one day. It taught me the importance of being in the present, looking and seeing what is around me, being aware and in the moment. Some of my favorite pictures happened because I was in the right place at the right time and actually seeing what was around me, opportunities that presented themselves that were not planned or anticipated. Most of my photos were taken on my morning walks. This time of year it's dark during my walks so it forces me to find other times, places and opportunities.

My original plan had been to see if I could do this for one year. My year is done, but I don't think I am. I'll continue to post , but there's the possibility that some older pictures will be in the mix. I took almost 3500 pictures in the past year, many were so bad they were deleted, but some I'd still like to share.

For the next week (thru Dec.5,2010), if you let me know which picture was your favorite from the past year, I'll have a 5x7 copy printed for you. I'll send it to you as my Thank You for following along. Either leave a comment or contact me at lindainweiser@yahoo.com.