What is your favorite subject to photograph?

September 22nd, 2011
I'm away at school and have been struggling to find unique things to photograph every day. I feel like I need some inspiration...Any ideas? What's your favorite subject to photograph?

Thanks!
September 22nd, 2011
me. myself , and I
September 22nd, 2011
Just take a walk and you're bound to find something that catches your eye:) There's beauty all around us.
September 22nd, 2011
@hannahferrari21 Well I used to answer that with a simple architecture. Now I love so many more things. I just love to go for walks and see what ever I see and I just start takeing pictures of anything and then look at them afterwards and many times I find some great shots
September 22nd, 2011
I always seem to end up with 1000's of photos of my kids. But I also like nature and our surrounds.
September 22nd, 2011
You don't have to have a unique subject each day. I often take a picture of the same area or subject, but get a very different image because of the time of day or other conditions. I know I have 'too many' pictures of the same three species of birds, but I like them all, and they are different from each other. Some day I will take a picture that is the one I'm really trying to get, but until that happens, I don't mind if my pictures repeat subjects.
September 22nd, 2011
I take pictures of all kinds of things and all kinds of pictures. Sometimes they're just snaps of an average day- like the back of my car full of groceries. Other times they're something I'm doing- taking the car through the car wash. I've taken nature shots- landscapes and close-ups of plants, birds, mushrooms, even birds on my feeder. I've taken pictures of silly things-purple flamingo with bubbles- and artistic things- still life, portrait and more. I've done color, sepia and black and white and I could go on and on- but you get the picture (oh- bad pun- not intended!) So it's not so much what as it is how- how do you find something each day. It's a simple answer, but takes time to develop: keep your eyes open. Take a walk. Ask friends to give you an assignment. Give yourself an assignment (one time I was sitting in the car waiting for a friend and I said to myself- how many things can you photograph in the car in 30 seconds?) Also- look at other photos for inspiration. But most of all have fun- don't make it a burden.
September 22nd, 2011
I take a lot of people pictures, especially small children. Ironic, because I really am uncomfortable around people when I'm not hiding behind my camera.

Other favorite subjects (though they may not make it on here often) are knitting/yarn, and anything I can take pictures of while lying on the ground - storm drains, grass, bugs, whatever.
September 22nd, 2011
People... I never thought portraits would be my thing but I love doing them
September 22nd, 2011
Sports
September 22nd, 2011
Anything Hawaiiana or Beachy
September 22nd, 2011
Coco and Wawa - my dogs.
September 22nd, 2011
Sunrise over the Tasman Sea because thats' when I am walking with my dog
September 22nd, 2011
Plants. Unlike models, they don't have an attitude problem. =P
September 22nd, 2011
Animals, because they can't tell you what they are feeling you can only imagine :) their eyes are full of expression :)
September 22nd, 2011
Everything, and above all, the subjects I didn't explore yet due to lack of time or opportunity. Whatever the subject, I love playing with natural light. This won't help you much for inspiration, but perhaps you could try looking at familiar things differently, under a different light or angle. Working at home + taking care of my kid, I don't have as many opportunities to go out as I would like, so I often have to fing new ideas with surrounding subjects, in my garden, house.
September 22nd, 2011
Outside of 365, my favourite subjects are nature and architecture. Here, though, I'm forcing myself to expore any and all subjects possible. I've found it helpful to plan a weekly theme for myself (which I don't always follow strictly). It helps me focus; sometimes, if you leave "the entire known universe" as your potential subject, you can become overwhelmed and end up with a creative block.

Looking at your project, you might try a week of "Candy corn figure fun", putting them into different situations (an exercise in macro photography), or "A week of leaves", especially if you live in the northern hemisphere in a place where leaves are starting to change colours (an exercise in nature photography/creative lighting)... The possibilities are endless; just whatever interests you and helps you stay focused.
September 22nd, 2011
Take pictures of my kitten, please. I don't think she likes me anymore.
September 22nd, 2011
Animals, and nature.
September 22nd, 2011
September 22nd, 2011
Take your camera ever where you go and I am sure you are bound to find something to snap a photo of. When I finally get my new camera, this is what I plan to do. If you don't have your camera with you at all times, you may be missing out on some good photos.
September 22nd, 2011
@maggie2 thanks!

@cherne Great idea! I've actually been doing that a lot lately. You never know when you'll come across something photo worthy :)
September 22nd, 2011
@nathantology - hahaha
September 25th, 2011
Local themed things, since the website is world wide I think local feel things are interesting to people, so find your local landmarks, be a tourest in your own city, visit other cities near you, eat local dishes in restaurants etc etc. Good luck.
September 25th, 2011
Ha ha, Hannah I just saw you're on day 14 you daft thing, how can you be running out of ideas on day fourteen!?!
September 27th, 2011
@chewyteeth I've tried 365 before once before. This is my second attempt. So, I've been through MANY ideas. Hence, the question
September 27th, 2011
@chewyteeth and thanks for the response! :)
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