It's been a funny old week. The weather has definitely turned to autumn. Not sure if it's the weather or not, but I've felt unbelievably tired, a little bit frustrated at work (but after much discussion on Wednesday - after the "bad" Tuesday - I think this might be improving) and I've felt a little uninspired in terms of my blog and taking photographs. Everythings been hit with a bit of malaise and apathy. As often happens with these things, the world provided answers - or perhaps I already had the answers and just needed a little poking and proding in the form of some not so subtle clues.
On a fairly miserable afternoon yesterday I picked up my camera and went out to the balcony and started snapping. Pretty soon I was chasing raindrops and seeing how much detail I could capture with my macro lens. And then when I sat down to read a few blogs, I saw that Madeline Bea is beginning a 365 challenge and creating a little community to support and encourage each other to make it through the year - that is, take one photo everyday for a year. And I thought, why not? So on September 1st, I'm beginning the challenge. It'll be good. It'll hopefully teach me things and make me a better photographer. I'm a little be daunted by the scope of it all, but also excited. If the idea takes your fancy even just a little bit then I invite you to join in the fun too. September 1st, it's going to be great.
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Beautiful photos, I love macro shots! I hope you can keep up with the 365 project, I don't think I could do it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dear...you captured those waterdrops just perfect!!! I wish you the best of luck with your 365 project - you will do great :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend
i think you have captured the raindrops really really well!! what macro are you using?
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend. btw, the 365 challenge sounds really exciting!
viele grüsse, kristina
These are beautiful photos! I can't wait to see what kind of creativity this new project brings :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on taking up the challenge - I can't wait to see what you create
ReplyDeleteSEriously girl, these shots are gorgeous. I will look forward to your pictures each day. I take pictures nearly every day but I'm not always able to edit each day due to my job...so I'll just live 365 through you.
ReplyDeletewell, i'll have you know that i find your photos very inspiring. beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteIt feels as though you can feel the 'freshness' in the second shot..
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to watch your 365 day challenge...i know it will be amazing!
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Hey Claire-
ReplyDeleteI hear ya loud and clear on the malaise...I hope it's cleared a bit. I love, love, love these photos-wow. I'm delighted that you'll be doing the 365 too-your work inspires me to reach for more.
Susan