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 05/12/2005 12:24:19 PM · #26
You can send one you're not using to me to try out for 1 to 3 months.....

Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
I went for a wander round my local park yesterday with my 2 new lenses (12-24mmm and 105mm macro)... I think it will take me a while before I can imagine what the shot would look like before I put the camera to my eye, which I consider a pretty important part of photography.
So, I'm considering a PAD project where I spend 1-3 months on each lens. Otherwise, I can't see myself being as imaginative and creative as I might be with the more exotic lenses.

Edit: or I might choose a specific focal length with my zoom lenses, ie 300mm.
05/12/2005 01:07:12 PM · #27
This is simple, but always an important lesson for me. You could force yourself (that is unless your profession requires this already) to take only pictures out of doors. That is, it doesn't matter if it is urban or natural, but it will force you to explore your surroundings more effectively and get some fresh air. Simple, like I said.
 05/12/2005 02:04:08 PM · #28
If you're looking for themes, I've heard of a group called the Circle Squared that takes pictures of circular objects with a square frame. So something like that might help expand the way you look at things and what you notice. Try shooting different "portfolios"....for instance...maybe one is employees and you capture a bunch of different people at different jobs. Maybe you have animals. Maybe you do some that are nothing but sunsets.
 05/12/2005 03:22:11 PM · #29
Originally posted by di53:
You can send one you're not using to me to try out for 1 to 3 months.....

Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
I went for a wander round my local park yesterday with my 2 new lenses (12-24mmm and 105mm macro)... I think it will take me a while before I can imagine what the shot would look like before I put the camera to my eye, which I consider a pretty important part of photography.
So, I'm considering a PAD project where I spend 1-3 months on each lens. Otherwise, I can't see myself being as imaginative and creative as I might be with the more exotic lenses.

Edit: or I might choose a specific focal length with my zoom lenses, ie 300mm.


LOL, I didn't say I'd stop using the other lenses altogether! I'd just make more of an effort with my lens of the month. Wish there were more Minolta users around I could borrow lenses from though ;-)
 05/12/2005 03:35:52 PM · #30
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
People do interest me. I'm thinking about that, but I'm not sure yet.


JOhn, if you're thinking about shooting people, why not Elderly or children. The most expressive to me by far. Maybe visits to Assisted living homes, not only would you most likely get some great shots but you'd probably also brighten someones day.

Kids might be a little more difficult, in todays world anyways... but you seem to have good contacts with some schools (ie your sport shots) that they would trust you to be around the kids. Or a community center that has a playgroup or something like that. Just an idea.
05/12/2005 03:40:01 PM · #31
John, How about a nursing home friend of the day shot. Visit and meet some of our great elderly folks and shoot them. Your so good at portrait shots and they are always looking forward to having visitors. A perfect fit. Van
 05/12/2005 04:10:12 PM · #32
These all sound like great ideas, but being able to do one per day for a year would be impossible probably.
 05/12/2005 04:32:49 PM · #33
You're probably right about that.....

Alright, how about this? Views from the Road Shots from your car window, or the bus, or the train, or a taxi, or a bike. You drive almost everyday, no? :-)
 05/12/2005 04:34:08 PM · #34
Originally posted by jenesis:
Views from the Road


Now that's makin me think :)
 05/12/2005 04:36:52 PM · #35
How about using whatever the current member challenge is and shooting that for the whole week until the next challenge is realesed and then moving onto that for a week.
So, today you would have shot your fourth silhouette!
 05/12/2005 04:36:56 PM · #36
A Bridge a Month - A different bridge every month, a different view every day
 05/12/2005 05:22:10 PM · #37
It's an interesting assumption.

I have a bright shiny 5 series BMW in the drive, yet I do not drive it every day...
it was 80 miles last Saturday
0 sunday
0 Monday
0 Tuesday
10 miles Wednesday
0 today (thursday)

To qualify this , I am a Brit, so I wonder am I different to most Westerners

Originally posted by jenesis:
You're probably right about that.....

Alright, how about this? Views from the Road Shots from your car window, or the bus, or the train, or a taxi, or a bike. You drive almost everyday, no? :-)
05/12/2005 05:23:58 PM · #38
I think the "view from the road" sounds like a great idea. I think you would have the opportunity to "see" many different things and points of view with 365 days of this.
 05/12/2005 05:26:12 PM · #39
Originally posted by rgo:
Have you thought about the kind of photo project that was presented in Paul Auster's Smoke (or is it Blue in the Face?)

Basically, pick a street corner and shoot there at the same time of the day, everyday. Perspective can be changed or remain static.

Edit: Preferably, the corner has lots of people movement, etc, to keep the photos interesting. One effect of a fixed perspective is that as you look at the range of photographs, seasonal (if you live in seasons) changes are evident. Some people have routines, and you might also capture elements of this, as well as how those same people change over the course of time. It's a bit voyeuristic, at the same time that it's a clearly public activity.


This is a very interesting idea. I think I might do something like this myself.
 05/12/2005 05:30:54 PM · #40
Originally posted by Artan:
It's an interesting assumption.

I have a bright shiny 5 series BMW in the drive, yet I do not drive it every day...
it was 80 miles last Saturday
0 sunday
0 Monday
0 Tuesday
10 miles Wednesday
0 today (thursday)

To qualify this , I am a Brit, so I wonder am I different to most Westerners

Originally posted by jenesis:
You're probably right about that.....

Alright, how about this? Views from the Road Shots from your car window, or the bus, or the train, or a taxi, or a bike. You drive almost everyday, no? :-)


YOu must be one of the lucky ones that gets to work from home ... or independently wealthy :-) .... or stay at home parent ... or rely on public transportation (ie train, subway, etc...) or enjoy the outdoors and (GASP!) walk to work. :-P I think most westerners drive somewhat everyday. Unfortunately, I think we are way too attached to our automobiles. Sometimes, I wish I was out driving everyday, but alas I have babies to take care of and a house to clean. :-D
 05/12/2005 06:26:01 PM · #41
I could offer a suggestion, but then I'd be accused of trying to stifle creativity. =P
 05/12/2005 06:34:50 PM · #42
So, the suggestion is like others in this thread: why not monthly themes? at this web site //www.geocities.com/months_12/ there are a bunch of themes for each month of the year. You could pick out the themes you wanted to shoot for each month in advance, and give yourself a map of what you'd be shooting - plus this would still work well with the people and shooting from your car ideas.

Message edited by author 2005-05-12 18:35:02.
 05/12/2005 06:55:12 PM · #43
Originally posted by jenesis:

YOu must be one of the lucky ones that gets to work from home ... or independently wealthy :-) ....


Now to be independendemtly wealthy... I wish
Now ask ....would my camera be the one on the left if this were the case....
 05/12/2005 11:21:40 PM · #44
I made my decision tonight...

My next Photo-A-Day project will be a little more 'defined' that what I'm doing now, and it will give me the opportunity to photograph people regularly as well.

The theme will be:

365 Days of Photojournalism

Each photo will be accompanied by a short story of some sort. I write something to go with each of my PaD shots now, but this will be more involved.


05/12/2005 11:33:01 PM · #45
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I made my decision tonight...

My next Photo-A-Day project will be a little more 'defined' that what I'm doing now, and it will give me the opportunity to photograph people regularly as well.

The theme will be:

365 Days of Photojournalism

Each photo will be accompanied by a short story of some sort. I write something to go with each of my PaD shots now, but this will be more involved.


sounds like a great idea John ... With this kind of idea - it sure gets me thinking of all kinds of ideas - i think i may do my own photo-a-day - not sure what kind of theme yet though... glad to know you are still around ... you've always been an inspiration for me :)
 05/12/2005 11:38:01 PM · #46
Originally posted by PhotosByAyme:


sounds like a great idea John ... With this kind of idea - it sure gets me thinking of all kinds of ideas - i think i may do my own photo-a-day - not sure what kind of theme yet though... glad to know you are still around ... you've always been an inspiration for me :)


You should :)

You still working for WDW?


05/12/2005 11:40:41 PM · #47
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by PhotosByAyme:


sounds like a great idea John ... With this kind of idea - it sure gets me thinking of all kinds of ideas - i think i may do my own photo-a-day - not sure what kind of theme yet though... glad to know you are still around ... you've always been an inspiration for me :)


You should :)

You still working for WDW?


:) - yeah 've got some ideas for the PAD thing ....

Nope .. havent worked there in a year - finally doing graphic design and desktop publishing .. which has helped me learn alot more with resampling and stuff to prepare my prints :)
 05/13/2005 12:55:16 AM · #48
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Greetings...

My Photo-A-Day project will be wrapping up soon as my 365 days will be completed in about 40 days. I have gotten into this routine and I have enjoyed it for the most part. I have learned a LOT from this project, but I don't really know what I want to do when the year is up. I'm at a loss on where to go next.

I can simply stop, or I can keep shooting.

I love the aspect of shooting something everyday, even though it may be something mundane.

What would be a logical 'next step' in the photo a day project? I wonder how complicated it would be to choose a theme to work for 365 consecutive days? Has anyone else narrowed their perspective on the photo-a-day project? If so, what are you doing?


How about a weekly or monthly theme for your PAD's where all the shots are related by the theme
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