I can't believe I'm this excited about doing a 365 project again. I completed one in 2012 and started again January of this year. I only made it until May and to be quite honest, I wasn't enjoying it at all. I quit the project. Actually I took a picture taking sabbatical for a few months. I really think I was burned out. I didn't think that would ever be the case for me because I have always taken pictures and LOVE doing it.
The past couple of months I have given thought to starting another one, maybe in January, because I learned so much when I was taking pictures everyday. I have heard people say it was the best thing they did for their photography and I have to echo that. It forced me to be more creative and to learn new things with my camera. It was at that time that I switched to manual from auto. If I had only taken pictures of events or celebrations I would never have made the progress I have. Now, I'm far from where I want to be but I'm way ahead of where I would have been without the 365 project.
A few days ago I read Click It Up a Notch and Courtney talked about starting another 365. I read it and it sounded like a good idea but I didn't really give it any more thought. Today, when I read her latest post, it stirred the excitement within me and I knew I wanted to start and start in November along with her and others. I think sharing my photos and following others that are also participating will be great motivation and accountability for me. Thank you Courtney for the push I needed. Now lets just hope I can follow through with this commitment.
