Good Bye 365 Project

I am finally saying good bye to the 365 project after a year and a half of daily picture posting. Ugh, it is exhausting. I stopped having fun in January of 2012, and it just got worse as I continued. I felt like it was homework that I dreaded doing. Why was I doing it? I had completed a year, so I no longer saw the point.

I had a lot of fun and learned a lot in the process. Taking a picture every day gave me an opportunity to stop and see and capture the smallest of moments, to see the world and all its beauty, and to see how our camera actually works! I still want to get a zoom lens on our camera, and I hope to do that sooner than later. I will continue to take pictures, but I would rather take them for fun instead because I have to.

My last image was posted on the 365 Project on September 13. For now, I have not closed my account, but I probably will. It was fun while it lasted.

Now, onto the next challenge!

Here are some of my 365 favorites from year 2, at least the ones I do not believe I have posted on here.

My final image

365 Project COMPLETED!

Today marked the 365th day of my photo project or taking one picture a day for 365 days. I know, whatever right?! Sounds easy. Well, it would be easy if I took a picture of my dinner, the laundry, or just any old thing. But, I really tried, at least most days, to be creative.

365 / 365 100% complete!

 
I have learned a lot in the last year. I have learned to appreciate the beauty that is around me. Before starting this project, I would go on my runs and overlook the blue herons and the beautiful sunrises. Now, I am always observing pretty things in nature (and good photo opportunities). I am also having fun taking fun pictures of my family. Since our kiddos were born, I have always taken a lot of pictures of them. I have found, now, more creative ways to capture those cute moments of childhood. We have had a busy, fun year, and look forward to what 2012 will bring.

In 2012, Chris and I will be doing a 365 project TOGETHER! So, yeah I'm done and Yeah to a new beginning. Maybe this year I will purchase a zoom lens to go with the box lens we have now. And maybe, just maybe, I will learn what all these setting are on the camera. Chris will show a little of his creativity and artistry, too! I can't wait to see that.

Until then, Happy New Year!