I've done this project since January 2010. It has been a rollercoaster, but a lifesaver. The support I have had from this site had been invaluable. It has helped me to believe in myself but also made me stronger and made me fight for life. It has encouraged me to set up my own project for helping those with autism/mental health problems/other issues, through photography.
I honestly couldn't have asked for a more lovely group of people or a more supportive site. I have literally cried with happiness at some of the comments I have received from people on here!
But, my inspiration and motivation to take a photo a day and to keep posting on this site has been drifting for months, as some of my more regular followers will have noticed. The long winter has dragged on and there're only so many photos of my cat I can take!
Then, tonight, for the first day in three and a half years, I realised I had forgotten to take a picture. To begin with, my stomach dropped and I was gutted, but then a strange sense of relief washed over me...
It's time to leave, for now. My life has changed so much since I started the 365 project and it has really helped me along the way. But I'm in a new phase of my life right now and photography has dropped on my list of priorities. I've been rushing pictures to 'get them done' rather than enjoying them. I'm not going to give up photography but I feel that, for now, my time on 365 needs to come to an end. I may return one day, though, so watch this space!
Thank you so much to everyone who'd helped me along my way. To all the people who have been so kind and welcoming to me and let me take a peek into their lives. To everyone who's given me a smile on a rough day and cheered me up when it felt like nothing would ever make me smile again.
I will never forget you all, and one day, I might come back.
Oh No............. :-(... Funny, as I met up with Rich this evening and we mentioned you (fellow Leeds snapper)... But I know how you feel as I'm going throu a rut at the moment... Very best of luck with everyhing and look forward o seeing you some time sooon x
Naomi, I haven't been following you that long, but I applaud you for the work you are doing. Best wishes to you as you continue in your efforts. Sorry to see you leave, but we do hope you choose to return at some point.
I haven't "met" you but I wish you well. You know when it's time to move on - a calendar year isn't always the right length, one way or another - and I wish you well. I think it's great that you'll be helping people with autism and other issues through photography - I have an autistic friend who finds photos much easier than words and this kind of thing is very valuable. Good luck with it!
this is indeed sad news Naomi - I've been following you (albeit loosly over the past couple of months!) for maybe 2 and a half years...love your stuff and really love how you've been working on all your other projects lately. Totally understand the drivers and the prioirties changing, I, like Andy have been waning over the last few months...it's a big commitment! All the best with everything you do in the future, hope your studies and project continue to flourish and maybe we'll catch up with each other some time in the future. All the best my friend xx
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I honestly couldn't have asked for a more lovely group of people or a more supportive site. I have literally cried with happiness at some of the comments I have received from people on here!
But, my inspiration and motivation to take a photo a day and to keep posting on this site has been drifting for months, as some of my more regular followers will have noticed. The long winter has dragged on and there're only so many photos of my cat I can take!
Then, tonight, for the first day in three and a half years, I realised I had forgotten to take a picture. To begin with, my stomach dropped and I was gutted, but then a strange sense of relief washed over me...
It's time to leave, for now. My life has changed so much since I started the 365 project and it has really helped me along the way. But I'm in a new phase of my life right now and photography has dropped on my list of priorities. I've been rushing pictures to 'get them done' rather than enjoying them. I'm not going to give up photography but I feel that, for now, my time on 365 needs to come to an end. I may return one day, though, so watch this space!
Thank you so much to everyone who'd helped me along my way. To all the people who have been so kind and welcoming to me and let me take a peek into their lives. To everyone who's given me a smile on a rough day and cheered me up when it felt like nothing would ever make me smile again.
I will never forget you all, and one day, I might come back.
Lots of Love,
Naomi