Newbie - Need guidance please

January 9th, 2020
Hello all,

I'm a newbie, although it's my 7 day posting, I'm a little confused on how things work, such as the weekly themes, the blog, etc..

It would be wonderful for someone to direct me to the links on how to get more involved.

I'm looking forward to the challenge of taking a photo a day and also to participate with you all.

Many thanks

Sylvia
January 9th, 2020
Whatever challenge you are interested in will be explained in the discussion of that challenge. You take a photo that fits the challenge and use the tag posted in the discussion. The person running the challenge will choose finalists then voting begins. The winner hosts the next challenge. The top twenty are purely photos that are the most popular on the site. All start and end dates are posted for challenges and photos have to be taken during that time.
January 9th, 2020
There are a couple of challenges that allow the use of photos from earlier dates, though most stick to what Jackie has said. Two that come to mind are MFPIAC (My Favourite Photos in a Collage) and the Album Cover Challenge.
January 10th, 2020
Welcome to 365, Sylvia! So glad to see that you are eager to get involved! 365 is a great community full of friendly members who love to give encouragement and advice. As well, there are a ton of challenges and I am sure there are a few that would fit right into your project.

There is a weekly list of challenges that comes out every Thursday called the Weekly 'So Happy its Thursday' (SH*T) list. This lists all the current challenges in chronological order with their ending dates.
That way you will never miss a challenge if you do them from the top down! You can enter most challenges more than once if you want as well. Do just the ones that interest you, of course!

Here is the link to today's edition:
https://365project.org/discuss/general/43012/january-9th-weekly-sh-t-list

I would highly recommend getting involved with the Get Pushed challenge where you are partnered with another member who will check out your project and issue you a challenge that hopefully ‘pushes’ you out of your comfort zone. You, in turn, do the same for them.

The get pushed challenge is the best way to form long lasting friendships on 365 since most members who you are partnered with will follow you during the week and beyond. And, chances are, you may be partnered with them once more.

The link to the get pushed challenge in in the Weekly SH*T list.

Again, welcome to 365 and Good luck with your project. I know you will enjoy your time here.
January 10th, 2020
Every Thursday Wendy ( @farmreporter ) posts a list of all the current challenges with links and highlighting the deadline for each one:
January 9th Weekly SH*T List https://365project.org/discuss/general/43012/january-9th-weekly-sh-t-list#post-reply

If you want to enter one of the challenges either add the appropriate tag when you post your photo or add it later by using the edit icon beneath your photo (looks like a pencil in a box)

The challenges are a great way to keep you motivated particularly if you have spell when you run out of inspiration!


January 10th, 2020
There's also a handy "Getting Started Guide for New Users" that might help: http://365project.org/discuss/general/9968/getting-started-guide-for-new-users
It's an old post but it covers an awful lot of stuff
January 10th, 2020
Hi Sylvia and welcome
As mentioned the Sh#t list has a lot of stuff
The get pushed weekly challenge is a great way to get involved and ‘meet’ a few peeps as well as challenge your photography skills.
Browse the latest and follow those whose style intrigues you or you enjoy admire etc!
Most of all enjoy your own project and learning along the way
January 10th, 2020
Hello everyone, thank you so much for your replies. I've signed up for the get pushed but I can only participate after Jan 23rd. Looking forward to the challenges and hanging out with you all. Many thanks!
January 10th, 2020
So glad you have signed up for the get pushed challenge You will love it!
Take you time with the rest of the challenges and dip your toes in as you can.
January 10th, 2020
@sprphotos get pushed is a very useful challenge, I've improved so much in photo technique and skills in the 4 years I've been doing it. Welcome to 365, it's a friendly supportive place
January 10th, 2020
Welcome to 365!
January 11th, 2020
@sprphotos Welcome to 365! Enjoy your journey! :)
January 12th, 2020
@jackies365 Thanks Jackie
January 12th, 2020
@4rky @gardenfolk Thank you for your comments CC and for following me.
January 12th, 2020
@homeschoolmom Thank you Lisa
January 12th, 2020
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Jackie, thank you for the encouragement, can't wait to participate
January 12th, 2020
@farmreporter Thank you Wenday
January 12th, 2020
@4rky Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated
January 12th, 2020
@brigette Thanks Brigitte, Great info, I certainly have a lot of reading to do. LOL
January 12th, 2020
@spanishliz Thank you for your suggestions.
January 12th, 2020
@jackies365 Jackie, thank you for taking the time to give me an overview on how things work. Everyone has been so helpful and generous with sharing. What a great and friendly group. Looking forward to getting to you all better during my 365 one a day photo challenge.
January 12th, 2020
@sprphotos you're welcome. Mostly just have fun as you learn. I have made some friends along the way I would have never met otherwise...the best benefit!
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