Day 365 by soboy5

Day 365

What an incredible journey the past year has been. I joined 365 to improve my photography and it has certainly done that, and so much more.

My original plan was to not fret over making "art" or good photographs here, but just to use my camera each day and save my good work for flickr and facebook.

That plan lasted under one week. I became friends with some incredibly talented and very friendly people on 365. And I realized I had to be on my game every day here, this was not going to be the place for mediocre photography, as I had chosen friends who were posting really good work. That definitely raised the bar for me and I took it as a matter of pride that I would post nothing but my best work on 365.

The year has been full of fun and stress, of amazement and disappointment, of achievements and failures. But most of all, the community here is incredible. So supportive and friendly. I have learned a great deal, have grown as a photographer and most importantly, have made some great friends here.

I want to thank all my friends, some of whom have stuck with me since the very beginning of my project, while others I have just met here. Your comments and support of my work have kept me going and made me want to come back for more each day here.

The journey shall continue for me as I am having too much fun to quit now. Just at a slightly more relaxed pace for year 2.

The image I have selected for day 365 is the first collage I have posted here and one of the first collages I have ever done. It is my "Greatest Hits" album, my nine most popular images, all of which made PP (and one made top 20 - that was quite the thrill).

See you all in year two!

PP 4/11/13





Congrats.. and I have loved following you!!! and so glad you are staying around!
April 11th, 2013  
CONGRATS on finishing your first year!!!! And I'm glad you will be staying for another year!!! I look forward to seeing more of your shots!! This collage has some stunning photos!! Nicely done! Have fun with your second year, I'll be around to comment :)
April 11th, 2013  
Lyn
Oh, how lovely - and I think I remember just about every one of these!! I'm glad you put the chimney in the middle. . .it has been a pleasure to follow you every step of the way, Danny. Here's to more great work.
April 11th, 2013  
Congrats on one year. Your 9 photos certainly deserve the pp! Glad you will be around more.
April 11th, 2013  
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Danny. Those are super wonderful shots that you shared with us. I feel lucky that I have followed you from the beginning. So glad you are sticking around.
April 11th, 2013  
Congrats Danny, it's been a real pleasure following you & I look forward to your 2nd year, love the collage & remember them all, my personal fav of these being the bottom left....love that car :)
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny! This is a super way to mark your 365, they are all such beautiful shots! It's been a joy following your project and I look forward to seeing more of your photos, so glad you're staying on! Fav
April 11th, 2013  
Congrats on one year. Beautiful collage!
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny! We go back a long way, I've admired your work and remember well the Tulum series! Good to see you will still be around in year 2..... I couldn't give up either! Fav......
April 11th, 2013  
Great series of shots.
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations on completing year one ! ... Glad you ate staying for a second, its a hard place to leave isn't it :)

Have enjoyed your journey in year one and look toward to the 2nd ... Lovely words and collage !
April 11th, 2013  
*are not ate!
*forward not toward

I need smaller fingers ir bigger keypad on phone :)
April 11th, 2013  
Congrats on 365! See you for your next 365
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny. I have really enjoyed your captures, all the series and I felt like I am on this journey with you. Its nice to share pieces of our lives with people from so many different walks of life in so many different parts of the world. Appreciation of one anothers contributions had opened so much. And you have contributed tremendously. Thank you
April 11th, 2013  
Amazing collage, I can see why those 9 photos were so popular here :)
Congrats on your 365th!!!!
April 11th, 2013  
very nice
very nice
April 11th, 2013  
congratulations. aweosome collage. each one a masterpiece
April 11th, 2013  
Great result and well done
April 11th, 2013  
Very beautiful!!! FAV!!! These are all very gorgeous captures!

Well done on completing your year here, Danny!!! You definitely have some AWESOME photos...

And I'm very happy you'll still be around!!! I always love coming to see what shot you've loaded each day!!! :) Well done!!! :)
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations on completing your project Danny! FAV! :)
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations, Danny on completing Year One. You did a remarkable job putting together this beautiful collage and your whole project was so well organized. A fav!
April 11th, 2013  
A huge congratulation to you!! love every single shot of them and a fav too! a real inspiration for people!
April 11th, 2013  
A fabulous collection Danny! Many congratulations on completing your year. You've been a joy to follow
April 11th, 2013  
Love what you wrote and I felt (feel) the same way. Congrats on the magic number.... I have so enjoyed looking at your shots and need to thank you for commenting all the time on mine. So glad you are continuing and good luck with the relaxed second year pace..lol
Faving your collage and your 365 finish....
April 11th, 2013  
Hey Danny - WOW... I love ALL of these! You are a very talented photographer and Ive enjoyed all your pictures in the short time I've been here. I'm so glad your sticking around! Many congratulations - a real achievement xxx
April 11th, 2013  
P.s. absolute FAV !
April 11th, 2013  
Stunning year you had. Wonderful selection of photos here. Fav. Many congrats, friend!!
April 11th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny! FAV!!!
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny! Great collage!
April 12th, 2013  
Well done! Fantastic collage. This is a good and knowledgeable community and it makes you feel you have to keep up to the mark. Quality, not quantity, that's the hallmark of 365project. Look forward to your car etc. pix in Y2.
April 12th, 2013  
add this to your PP list :)
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations on completing year one. Great collage of greatest hits. Fav.
April 12th, 2013  
CONGRATULATIONS!! loved following you, and you have always been so supportive of me! cannot wait to see year 2! (:
April 12th, 2013  
Danny, this is a wonderful collage, worthy of the PP and another fav from me. Congratulations on finishing your 365. I have thoroughly enjoyed your project, full of cars, road trips, NYC, social gatherings, your cats and other things important to you so this is the perfect way to finish year 1. This looks like it could be the album cover to a 70s or 80s rock band's greatest hits. Well done my friend.
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations matey! Well done!
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny on finishing your project. I have enjoyed following you, your cars, the hilarious story of your dad buying that crazy car, the cats, Veronica's tennis and your nyc and mexico trips. This is a great finish to your year - you have some brilliant shots there. Looking forward to continuing to follow you on your year 2. Thank you, my 365 friend :)
April 12th, 2013  
Congrats on 365 and a great set of photos
April 12th, 2013  
Congrats on reaching the "end" of your project, Danny. I have really enjoyed following your work, and appreciated your comments and support right through my first 365 project.
April 12th, 2013  
congratulations!!inspirational and a fav!!
April 12th, 2013  
CONGRATULATIONS Danny!!!!! What a journey! I haven't had the time to be on here lately but I thought it might getting close to the end of your first year, so I'm happy I popped by to check! It has been a privilege to follow your journey and watch your progression this past year. You have a wonderful eye and soul and I have always enjoyed our interactions. It makes me extremely happy to know you will be continuing as I plan on being around (at least for the summer) after I finish my exams next week and it wouldn't be the same without you :)
April 12th, 2013  
BTW FAV!
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny what a beautiful picture to end your year on and congratulations on making it to p.p. ! Glad you are sticking around for year 2, I enjoy seeing your work (and you always leave me such lovely comments !)
April 12th, 2013  
Beautiful! - and I look forward to seeing your photos in the upcoming year. Congrats.
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations Danny. Your album is absolutely great and it has been a pleasure to follow. I'm happy that you continue your work!
April 12th, 2013  
Congrats on the PP!!! :) :) :) Happy to see this there!!! :)
April 12th, 2013  
Jim
It's been a pleasure following you and I've appreciated all of your comments and feedback over the year. Thanks for the inspiration to look at the classic old cars in a new light!
April 12th, 2013  
Congrats Danny... it has been and absolute pleasure following you and recieving your own thoughts on my work. Look forward to seeing you return =)
April 12th, 2013  
What a stunning collage! Congratulations on reaching 365 - a real achievement.
April 12th, 2013  
Congratulations on finishing your project Danny. I saw this on the PP so congrats to that too! You have some fabulous photos and I loved reading your summary of your year too. A wonderful collage. Well done
April 13th, 2013  
Bravo, Danny!! You did it and this is gorgeous ... I'm so happy that you are staying on. I look forward to seeing your photos. And I hope to be on regularly again once we get moved (in May.) You take "smashing" photos!!
April 13th, 2013  
Wow! These are nine spectacular photos! Congrats on number 365! I enjoy your work and I am so glad you are going to stick around!
April 13th, 2013  
A gorgeous collage...and I am so glad to have a chance to these...as I am still a bit of a newbie. So appreciate the opportunity!
April 13th, 2013  
So glad you collage made the PP.... Good on you Danny
April 13th, 2013  
Fantastic colourful collage
April 13th, 2013  
Jo
Congratulations on completing your first year, you must feel a great sense of achievement. Just love your greatest hits collage you have done some beautiful work. Good luck in year two.
April 13th, 2013  
Somehow I missed this! Congratulations on 1 year! I made it back in March and still haven't done my 'last' shot - silly! These are great shots and lovely in a collage! Fitting that it should make PP too.
April 13th, 2013  
Congrats, Danny! A wonderful collage of stunning images! Glad to hear you're sticking around!
April 13th, 2013  
wow beautiful collection of some superb shots!
April 13th, 2013  
Stunning collage!
April 13th, 2013  
fantastic Danny and a great encouragement to us newbies :) wonderful, memorable images of your first year tribute. hats of to you and congratulations! i look forward to your year 2~
April 13th, 2013  
a great collage of shots here - congratulations on finishing your 365...so glad to hear you decided to stay on into year 2.
April 16th, 2013  
HUGE congratulations on finishing your year! Glad to see you are continuing.
April 17th, 2013  
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