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Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

12/21/2006 05:20:11 PM · #101

Originally posted by Nullix:

Okay. I got an idea. Square.

I am almost 100% sure I plan to use square shaped images, but I still haven't locked in on my theme yet.

otisXmike

Canon EOS-30D

12/21/2006 09:42:56 PM · #102

well... I'm going to attempt to see if I can actually stick with something for a change. I'm pretty sure that I have my theme... or a couple to choose from anyway.

Here's my link.... although there's nothing there as of now.

//www.mikeegan.blogspot.com

Thanks for the inspiration (idea) jmsetzler...

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/21/2006 10:06:55 PM · #103

I'm thinking "Doorways" or maybe "Doorways & Windows". Just not sure if that would be too limiting for a whole year....

Perhaps I'll keep pondering for a bit.

No website set-up yet, still debating if I want to just add it to my Buzznet or just go with blogger or something like that.

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

12/21/2006 10:25:08 PM · #104

I am thinking mine will have something to do with people. I am unsure what yet tho

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/21/2006 10:52:15 PM · #105

Originally posted by jenesis:

I think those ideas are about perfect for a project like this. It's not too specific, but open enough that you could accomplish one per week without much trouble.

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

12/21/2006 10:59:57 PM · #106

I am in a real state of photographic "blahs" and this sort of project really appeals to me. I like the idea of a theme, and I also like the one a week factor (at leaset one a week.)

I'm really inspired by Johns initial post and the topic he's done already of his town. I think mine will be "Hometown Hamilton" and be photos of my town and events/people in it. I already had a gallery with some hometown type photos that I really enjoy and have been wanting to add to....this will fit in perfectly with that goal.

Hometown Hamilton is the link to my PAW. I have one photo in there right now simply as a placeholder until I begin the project in January.

John...thanks so much for this idea, and for the theme idea as well.

Tlemetry

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Macro ED Zuiko Digital

12/22/2006 12:27:37 AM · #107

My site is all set for the new year. www.tlemetry.blogspot.com

I still need to add everyones links.

Message edited by author 2006-12-22 00:35:44.

12/22/2006 12:30:35 AM · #108

Originally posted by jpochard:

I'm really inspired by Johns initial post and the topic he's done already of his town. I think mine will be "Hometown Hamilton" and be photos of my town and events/people in it. I already had a gallery with some hometown type photos that I really enjoy and have been wanting to add to....this will fit in perfectly with that goal.

If you do this project, don't 'end' it after 52 weeks. That project of mine is ongoing and will never really end until i quit making photos. I don't do that one on any schedule either.. just whenever I feel like it. it's one of my favorite projects though :)

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/22/2006 12:41:21 AM · #109

Although 'ending' a project isn't a bad thing. Particularly if you had some goal in mind - a book, a calendar, a set of prints. It's good to actually finish some things.

Message edited by author 2006-12-22 00:41:34.

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

12/22/2006 12:42:41 AM · #110

This particular project can't end until the subject ends. If that happens, I'll probably end too and that won't be any fun.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

12/22/2006 12:58:56 AM · #111

I like the idea of Square format, and also Around Town. Will set up a gallery soon enough.

mattmac

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/22/2006 07:46:20 AM · #112

I'm going to give it a whirl...I'll set-up a website next week sometime (or this weekend).

My initial thoughts on a theme (or themes) is "Trees of Bucks County" (that's in Eastern PA) - that would be a public PaW. I would also like to concurrently run a private PaW which would be weekly images of my 5 year old daughter...I might make that public - we'll see.

I's dun gonna use the lovely and talented

mk's suggestion (PixelPost?)...yeah.

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

12/22/2006 07:55:11 AM · #113

Originally posted by mattmac:

My initial thoughts on a theme (or themes) is "Trees of Bucks County" (that's in Eastern PA) - that would be a public PaW.

You could do one particular tree. Last year I took photos of a small tree, not even waist height, throughout the seasons. It turned out to be a peach tree. They weren't weekly photos, though. Sometimes close-ups of buds, blossoms, leaves, spiders and insects...

mattmac

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/22/2006 08:05:38 AM · #114

Originally posted by Pug-H:

Originally posted by mattmac:

My initial thoughts on a theme (or themes) is "Trees of Bucks County" (that's in Eastern PA) - that would be a public PaW.

You could do one particular tree.

I thought about doing that since I think that would be an interesting study...but knowing myself, after about 6 weeks of shooting the same tree, I would want to drive my truck into it :-)

That being said, it's a great idea, but since this is my first attempt at any "Photo-a-x", I think it would be wise for me to broaden the scope a bit - to give myself ample opportunity to successfully complete this challenge.

[Aside]
Whenever I type 'myself', I can't help but think of Austin Powers' suave introduction - "Let myself introduce...myself".

12/23/2006 12:09:09 AM · #115

I'm in at //www.johnandsherry.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=5269&g2_enterAlbum=1

12/23/2006 12:09:09 AM · #116

I was browsing the photography books at Barnes and Noble tonight and I may have found my inspiration in a book I browsed.

Humble Masterpieces: Everyday Marvels of Design

This book is full of simple closeups of everyday objects. I'm seriously considering doing my own version of this. I'm still withholding my original idea for this project... I may have to fall back on it :)

12/23/2006 12:10:43 AM · #117

Originally posted by jrtodd:

I'm in at //www.johnandsherry.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=5269&g2_enterAlbum=1

This link is asking me for a name/password...

12/23/2006 12:16:38 AM · #118

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by jrtodd:
I'm in at //www.johnandsherry.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=5269&g2_enterAlbum=1

This link is asking me for a name/password...

Well hell, I guess I'm going to have to fix that....

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/23/2006 12:17:07 AM · #119

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Ooohhhh, that is interesting! What a great concept.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/23/2006 12:31:03 AM · #120

Originally posted by jrtodd:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Originally posted by jrtodd:
I'm in at //www.johnandsherry.net/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=5269&g2_enterAlbum=1

This link is asking me for a name/password...

Well hell, I guess I'm going to have to fix that....

Could someone please check this link again for me.
Thanks

Mal37

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/23/2006 12:34:17 AM · #121

It works fine for me, but there is a user login section in the upper left which could be confusing.

12/23/2006 12:36:57 AM · #122

Originally posted by nickp37:

It works fine for me, but there is a user login section in the upper left which could be confusing.

Thanks Nick, I think it looks weird because the album is empty. I did have to change a setting that I thinking was locking unregisters users out.