FOUR (Years on 365)

As of 29 Jan 2015, I've been on 365 for FOUR years

First Year a picture a day, now maybe 4 or 5 a week

In year four I decided to move out of my comfort zone and try my hand at doing 50 mono portraits with my 50mm lens.

So to mark the end of year four, I'm posting 4 portraits. I thought I'd do them in colour. You've seen all the people before, but 3 of the shots did not make it to the mono conversion.

I've looked at my very first picture and three of the people who commented on it are good 365 friends and still maintaining a 100% posting rate on 365

Respect to Kerri , allison and judith @kerristephens @allie912 @judithg

My first ever picture, mono .....who'd have thought it

http://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2011-01-30


Thanks to all friends , old, new and those no longer posting on 365, who have took the time to comment on my images throughout the four years

Onwards into year FIVE now !!

[Phil Howcroft]

I've been on 365 for FOUR years and Kerri , allison and judith @kerristephens @allie912 @judithg commented on my very first picture on 30 January 2011

Three good 365 friends and all maintain a 100% posting rate (never miss a day) on their own 365 :)

[Kerri]

These are four awesome portraits.

Thanks for the kind words. I enjoy following you. :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens thanks kerri and me you :)

[Pat Knowles]

Congratulations Phil........you are five days ahead of me! Glad you are still here ........good to see the old faces still plodding on! I have enjoyed all your photos over the years specially Ruby ones & your Nottingham & surrounding areas. Portraits have come on so well too......you need some guts for that ! Onwards for year five!

[Megan]

Woot woot! Congrats. Love these portraits. They work well together, too.

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat hi pat , thnx for your kind words and a waggie tail from Ruby for her mention :) . Old faces :) :) :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@ludgate cheers megan, cracking portraits one might say :)

[Megan]

@phil_howcroft Yes! Absolutely cracking! Simply smashing! Well done.

[Judith Johnson]

These are terrific Phil. All winners in my book and a fav! Well done on four fantastic years.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Just popped in to say Happy Birthday, Phil, well done! I'm a very late arrival at the party but I have been enjoying following your project very much and will continue to look in and comment when I'm around. All the very best. :-)
Fab montage and portraits - love the assortment of expressions.

[Maggiemae]

Well, four years is a long time and I applaud your perseverance! I enjoy your wit and your photos. Portraits are not always about good looking people - more about character as in these ones!

[Phil Howcroft]

@dulciknit thanks allison, i look forward to you popping in for a visit :) , yes some nice expressions, 3 strangers and one friend :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@maggiemae thanks maggie, it's nice to have you as a 365 friend and see your view of life in NZ :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@busylady thanks judith, it doesn't seem four years, thanks for the fave too and all your kind comments on my shots

[andy c]

Congrats mate - and good on you too trying something new - I seem in arut of all too familiar shots this last year or so...

[Phil Howcroft]

@andycoleborn cheers andy, yes it's easy to get in a rut , but hey we do our own thing, what we are happy with , ruts are OK :)

[Allison Williams]

Clearly, I spotted talent from the very beginning! Glad we are both still standing, Phil!

[Allison Williams]

BTW, they are four fabulous portraits, each one exhibiting a magnetism and personal style. A definite fav.

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 thanks allison , for all the comments throughout my time here and the fave for this :)
You must have a discerning eye to spot my talent :)

[Gena Pegg]

Congrats Phil!!! I know I have enjoyed taking this journey with you for ..not sure how long... a year? Your friendship and inspiration are cherished. These guys are reallllllly great characters! WOW .. they looks characters in a movie or someone imagined in a good book. Excellent!!! FAV...Nice way to end and begin again!!

[Dione Giorgio]

Congratulations on reaching the end of your 4th year. I will be doing that in a few days. I'm in love with your portrait shots both in b&w and in colour. Beautiful collage. Love those faces.

[Matt Clendon]

Many congrats, Phil. I like the portait collage and your first shot too!

[Frances Chaloner]

Well done! That is a testament to your commitment. I always enjoy your photos - works of art! Sorry to be a bit of a furtive poster here.

[Judith Greenwood]

Congrats Phil!! I'll tell you what - Year 5 has been pretty taxing so far....wishing you some good photo ops! I love these portraits & especially number 3 is amazing. You couldn't remove that lovely colouring from number 4 - lucky boy!

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg many thanks judith, , number 3 was my first "ask a stranger" picture, number 4 is Ádám Bogdán, the Bolton Wanderers Hungarian Goalkeeper , who would have been appearing on BBC1 Match of the Day Live this Wednesday, until he turned his ankle in training on Thursday !!

[Phil Howcroft]

@whippeteer I don't mind furtive Frances :) , it is always nice to read your words

@sabresun cheers matt , many thanks for your comments

@sangwann cheers dione, i will look out for your anniversary . Glad you like my portraits :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@eyesmile thanks gena, it is good to have you as a friend and see your world over in the US through your lens ...and of course your impressive 'camper van' (as we call them in the UK)

[elkehochban]

Congratulations, Phil! Four years is quite an accomplishment.

[Loopy-Lou]

Awesome portraits, congratulations and so looking forwards to viewing your shots in year five!

[Phil Howcroft]

@bizziebeeme that iss very kind of you to say so lou :)

@timandelke seems a long time elke :)