1/365 - Marley the wonder dog

untitled-146, a photo by Ann McLeod Images on Flickr.

Taking a photo a day for a year doesn't sound like a huge challenge - just take that camera, point and shoot. Sounds easy! Any self-respecting photography enthusiast however will tell you that it can't be just ANY photo. We all strive for something special, something different...something a little 'arty'. This is possibly where many of us come undone and the 365 project gets thrown into the 'two hard' basket...something to be attempted next year when we have more time. The truth is that every year, at some point, we become too busy or lack creativity. It's those times that we'll just have to 'take that camera, point and shoot' to achieve a completed 365 project.

I recently had lunch with a dear friend I went through uni with. With her she bought two of her creations: the first, a beautiful, smiling baby girl (Ella) and the second, a published book of her 365 project from the previous year. I was quite humbled to see a dedication to me for encouraging her photography and 365 project. The images in her book were stunning. I'm sure in years to come that her little Ellabug will look through her Mumma's book and see what was happening the year before she came into her parents' lives.

Whenever I've attempted a 365 I've found that my photography has improved. Instead of just taking a photo when the need/want arises, I'm actually thinking about the shot. I hope this year I'll achieve something along the lines of my friend Amy - a record of my year in images.

You're welcome to come along with me or just to visit from time to time.

Let the journey begin...