Well, my 365th photo is finally here!
I need to give a massive thank you to everyone on 365. This is such a wonderful online community and during my year of posting I was constantly amazed at the warmth and generosity of spirit, humour and the daily encouragement from you all. Without which I doubt I would have competed the whole year and certainly would not have got out of bed, climbed over barriers, stopped the car illegally, hung off bridges and cliffs, lay down in the dirt and worked through weekend hangovers to get the all important daily shot. For that discipline, and your encouragement I will be forever grateful.
I can’t say posting a photo every day without any fillers has been easy, but the discipline of searching out something beautiful or interesting daily has certainly made me appreciate the world around me much more than I had ever considered before. This is one of the few years in my life that I’ve spent most of time in my home town, and I’m really glad I have this record of my local community, the seasons, my house and friends and the all important knowledge that whatever happens, there is a Rolling Stones song title for well, just about any eventuality.
I can can’t possibly thank you all, but I’d like to mention in particular Steve/DrWhat? @eyebrows for inspiring me to start this project in the first place and Ross @Scrivna, who has created and maintained such a fabulous site and community.
I’ll still be popping in and still commenting on your shots from time to time, but will take a break for a while before I consider doing another year. In the meantime, please consider this a massive group hug to you all. :-) x
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Michelle congrats for making it! this 365's picture is such a beautiful selfie. I really hope you'll be back soon with your always beautiful photos, I'll miss you.
@parisouailleurs Thank you Helene, you have always been so lovely and supportive. I will definitely still be looking at your gorgeous shots of Paris, and still be commenting on here for a while. I will miss you too. Take care x
You're gorgeous! Lovely image to finish with :-) Well... see you around I hope and thanks for all your comments and laughs! Good luck with your uni, art and have loads of fun! x
@janmaki Thanks Jani, I really enjoy your shots, especially your selfies ;-) thanks for all your kind words of encouragement this year. It's meant a lot. :-) !!
@rich57 Thanks Rich, you've been brilliant. I think I'll be checking out your shots for while yet, they do bring a smile to my face each day. Hope to catch up with you on the next meet. Take care!
@blightygal Aw, Freida, you are so lovely, thank you.
Hope to catch up with you too on the next meet, & I'll be checking out your shots and checking up on Mr Squirrels health regularly. Extra big hugs for you :-)
congrats on completing 365. I just wished i hadn't drifted a few times where work has taken over, but this just demonstrates your enthusiasm and commitment to this great forum.
fantastic year end frame; it's a cracking b+w. hope to see you online soon. :0)
congratulations on completing a HUGE accomplishment!! I have enjoyed your photos and do hope to see you here on occasion. All the best to you and keep shooting!! :)
@9gpie Thanks so much for for all your positive commenting, even though I didn't reciprocate as much as I would have liked. You've been really great. Keep going, you can do it!
@stepheesue Thanks so much Stephanie, I love all your shots of crazy LA peeps too. Thanks for all your encouragement. I will be back soon I'm sure!
@eyebrows STEVE! It's the end of an era! Also - beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... Danbo in the forest - goes down as one of the top photos ever taken. FACT (so much so, I forgot to fave it but have done now)
I learned from the master Sensei!
Awwww Michelle, well done on completing it, you will be missed very much. Youre someone who always posts amazing shots and offers comments etc. to those in your group. It can be a little inpersonal at times, typing letters on a screen to @bob and @johnsmith but we all value others input, opinion and appreciation. Take care Michelle and please dont vanish forever !!!
Thank you much for commenting, I really appreciate it :-)
Hope to catch up with you too on the next meet, & I'll be checking out your shots and checking up on Mr Squirrels health regularly. Extra big hugs for you :-)
fantastic year end frame; it's a cracking b+w. hope to see you online soon. :0)
@bec01 @wormentude @bungalow_bean @timandelke Thank you again for all your encouragement, it has really been appreciated,
@9gpie Thanks so much for for all your positive commenting, even though I didn't reciprocate as much as I would have liked. You've been really great. Keep going, you can do it!
@stepheesue Thanks so much Stephanie, I love all your shots of crazy LA peeps too. Thanks for all your encouragement. I will be back soon I'm sure!
@eyebrows STEVE! It's the end of an era! Also - beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... Danbo in the forest - goes down as one of the top photos ever taken. FACT (so much so, I forgot to fave it but have done now)
I learned from the master Sensei!