On Beyond by olivetreeann

On Beyond

I was on the road when my second year on The 365 Project came to a close. What a year! There were both joys and sorrows as it is with any year, but this year they seemed deeper with the loss of my Dad. My 365 "family" has been a continual source of encouragement and friendship- and believe me- you make a big difference in making it through some of those valleys! I'm not sure what lies on beyond the camera lens in the year ahead but I'm sure there'll be new challenges, a visit or two to the Popular Page and hopefully that illusive "big girl" camera will actually come into my possession this year. Who knows!! The only thing I'm sure of is that you'll be there to encourage me no matter what camera I'm using and some of you will make me laugh with your creativity and ingenious comments. Others will bring me to places all around the world or to places the eye does not usually see. I can't wait to see what you'll find next! And hopefully in my own way and in my own style, I'll do the same for you. And so, as 2013 rolls on its way, I wish you all a year of great photo opportunities and new discoveries as you look through the lens at the world around you. Thank you for your faithful support through 2012!
I too am looking forward to the new year, new ideas and new photos to explore.
January 3rd, 2013  
@digitalrn Thanks Rick! Maybe we'll be able to have a photo shoot together this year- that would be fun!
January 3rd, 2013  
@olivetreeann That would be nice to set up.
January 3rd, 2013  
Cool
January 3rd, 2013  
Looking forward to this year as well, and very cool shot. Love it.
January 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful design! Looking forward to new adventures shots too.
January 3rd, 2013  
Bev
I'm glad to be part of your 365 family. Your photos are wonderful - like this one. I look forward to see what comes across the screen through your eyes this year! Happy New Year, Ann! :) Love this shot and the pattern. :)
January 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful!
January 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful patterns.
January 3rd, 2013  
Most interesting pov, cool pattern!
January 3rd, 2013  
It feels good to finish...doesn't it? I think that's what I like the best. Congratulations...and I'm glad that you are staying around.
January 3rd, 2013  
@kerristephens @anazad511 @chrismarfil @prttblues @paulavdmerwe @sangwann @salza @mrssmith

Thank you Kerri, Ana, Chris, Bev, Paula, Dione, Sally, and Carla- so many faithful supporters and friends! You truly are the best!!
January 3rd, 2013  
This looks like XOXOX's to me. Yes, every year does get better for me as well as a photographer. I'm inspired and challenged everyday with this amazing community. I look forward to see what the new year brings you in view for us :-)
January 3rd, 2013  
@vposey Thank you Vickie! I so appreciate all your faithful comments-especially in view of your busy schedule!
January 4th, 2013  
Lovely shot. I look forward to seeing your great photos in 2013.
January 4th, 2013  
@daisy Thank you Kathryn! I so appreciate that and all your faithful comments!
January 4th, 2013  
Very interesting patterns....cool shot! Loved your narrative and it's all so true. Have a great 2013 and 2nd year, Ann.
January 4th, 2013  
All the best for the coming year Ann, the last one was certainly mixed for you.

What's this about a "big girl" camera? Are you proposing to join the ranks of the dSLR users?
January 4th, 2013  
@cimes1 Thank you Carole- not only for this comment but for your faithfulness through my whole project!
@automaticslim Thanks Andy! Oh I have wanted a "real" dslr since I started! I have my eye on Canon- I like my p & s version and all the shots I'm most drawn to seem to be taken with them- but until I have cash in hand, it's a dream.
January 4th, 2013  
Hmm, as you know I have reservations, but there's no denying that they're good tools. I'd spend as little as possible on the camera though, and put aside any extra towards good glass.

I don't see any correlation whatsoever between what camera someone chooses and whether I'm going to like the end product. "... Nothing worse than a sharp photo of a fuzzy concept" and all that.
January 4th, 2013  
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