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Day 164
The weather is crap. Went grocery shopping earlier thinking it might not be busy...boy was I wrong!! Yes an interesting day indeed.
Cinquecento emozioni di cui non sai la ragione.
Cinquecento sogni che potrai realizzare.
(e viaggeremo tutta notte
e ci saranno tante stelle e una canzone)
I've always liked going out and taking pictures but it became a real hobby shortly after college when I moved to Ohio. I lived somewhere new and taking pictures was a great reason to get out and explore. When we moved to Wisconsin, I again used photography as an impetus to explore my new home. In the last year it has become something new. When 2020 was going all 2020 on us and life felt overwhelming, going out for a hike and taking pictures became my way to turn off the world for a few hours and decompress. Exploring this beautiful place and taking pictures has become my therapy (and provided much needed exercise as I avoid the gym during Covid).
Treasure Hunt #1: January Monthly Project
For my monthly project, I'm going to take pictures of Long Lake, one of my go to places to take pictures or take a breather and relax a bit.
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Taken By D90
Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vr ( at 25mm )
Shutter Speed: Standard 3 Exposure Shot (+2..0..-2 EV)
Aperture: 25
ISO: 100
Processing: Photoshop CS3
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This is my parents golden, Opie. I raised him from a pup and then he went off to try to become a service dog for Canine Companions ... when that didnt work out he got released and returned to me. We couldnt take another pet at the time so we gave him to my folks. He is 10 or so now and we are watching him for the weekend. Thought this would be a nice chance to get a good portrait and try out a new field I have been eyeing for two legged subjects. Hope you had a golden 254
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Taken By D90
Lens: Macro 105mm f/2.8 vr
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: 10
ISO: 100
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Using 2 SB900 With Diffuser Reflected On The Back Ground!!
Processing: Photoshop CS3
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An unexpected deep red sunset saw me getting my long lens and ND filter out for an ICM shot. Probably not to everyone’s taste but I like it. I reckon this would look pretty good as a large print.
Day 175 of 365.
We all have the opportunity to write our own story.
Was really happy to work on the little details in this shot. I would've uploaded last night, but it was incredibly late. So expect another! Hope you all have been well.
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Taken By D90
Lens: 70-200mm f/2.8 vr II ( at 85mm )
Shutter Speed: 60
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 100
Processing: Photoshop CS3
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2- 60x90 Softboxes Using The Tungeson Light!!
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But managed to capture these bluebells on my journey. Could have spent a bit more time on this i think.
Day 365 of 365.
A year ago, I captioned a close-up photo of a melon with "1/365".
My friend, Eugene (eekim), who inspired me with his own 365 project, replied: "Is this what I think it is?"
And thus began on June 27, 2015, my 365 project.
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In the beginning, the rule was simple. "Take a picture a day for 365 days." In reality, I took far more than one photo per day, but I posted the one photo that I felt was worthy of sharing.
Quickly, though, the rule became: "Share something beautiful." and I started describing the backstory to the photo. I loved meeting this man (15/365) who devoted his life to collecting rocks. Or Bruce Lee's barber (73/365) who works around the corner from me. Or this little girl (197/365) who goes to the dog park because she loves animals.
The story often became as important as the picture. Sometimes, even more important.
And then, the project evolved into: "Share something authentic."
I realized that the 365 inadvertently became a wonderful journal. My year of living photographically.
Many of the pictures reference or remind me of important--some life changing--events that have happened this year.
2/365 was taken in Yosemite at a celebration of Ignatius and John's wedding. (Today is their anniversary by the way.) 20/365 was the day we met Sulu. 29/365 was taken after my aunt had surgery. 85/365 was taken after Jake Brewer suddenly and tragically passed away in a bike accident. 108/365 is about my mother's stroke. Sadly, 351/365 is about the shootings in Orlando.
That was my challenge to me: Share something authentic. Be vulnerable. Tell stories in image and words.
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I have loved looking for the moments to share with you. Sometimes, the perfect picture comes quickly. Other times, I take a bunch and have to look and look again at the photoroll. The photo of the day always showed up.
That's the other thing--at one level it feels like a big deal that I've finished this and yet taking a picture a day is not hard. What's hard is the discipline of doing it every day even on the days when you don't want to or when the rest of your life overwhelms. It's like running a marathon, anyone can run a mile. You just have to repeat it 26.2 times.
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I'll end by thanking Vonnie, Quincy, and Ruby. They've been just as much a part of this project as me. They've let me take pictures of them. They've indulged me when I say "Wait, wait, I just want to take one more." They've left me alone after dinner when I'm processing photos.
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I've also been surprised and grateful at the reception the photos have received.
And if there is a thing I would ask of you it is this:
Find your own way to make Art every day. Share something authentic.
You need it. Your community needs it. The world needs it.
With love and appreciation,
Eugene
PS: In the (slightly edited) words of Dory the forgetful blue tang, "Just keep clicking."