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8th January 2012
The Last Song & Dance! by thebluegnu

The Last Song & Dance!

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Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines,
but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.

- Buddha

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Final photo - my first year on 365 completed, my second year of photo-a-day completed! It's been a blast and I thank and applaud all my followers and visitors. I have cherished your comments, loved your fav's and appreciated the encouragement throughout the year. It's made me take it all to heart and continue. I cannot, for one minute, imagine my life without taking a photo a day. It makes me look at every single detail, no matter how small or insignificant, and to find something worthwhile to shoot, even if I'm having a crap day. Therefore my life is richer for it.

I have found it to be a pleasure to follow, to find new talent, to learn, to experiment, to push my own boundaries, to lift my own standards, to play, to have fun - to take time out and comment and fav on other's pics - it has been extremely rewarding - and if I have the time and the wi-fi connection, I will continue to do so.

To top all that - I have made many 365 friends ... you know who you are and hopefully through my journeys and destinations, one day we'll meet. I'd truly love that.

Who knows where the wind will blow me in 2012 - I'm hoping to maybe stick in Africa - stay in and around Cape Town for 2-3 months then head a little north to Namibia and then....we'll see. My photos will always reflect my 'home', my environment and the volunteer positions I seek, wherever that may be. Love to you all. And THANK YOU!!!! :)

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Photo taken at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - summer outdoor concerts - where approx 6000 people gather with their picnic baskets, blankets, wine, beer and nibbly-noos to enjoy afternoon sundowners in the shadow of Table Mountain listening to some really good bands. Good way to end my project and the weekend.
Salut!!!





Comments
Well done you wonderful wanderer you! It has been just as much a pleasure for me to see the world - both familiar and unfamiliar through your creative eye and I feel like I know you eventhough we've never met. Your angle, attention to contrasts and shapes has been inspiring and always matched with your wise words. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us and I look forward to new ones in 2012!
posted January 8th, 2012  
A great way indeed to end a wonderful year.. I have enjoy stalking er peeking into your world.. thanks.. for that .. I live in a place that is so far removed from your life that its crazy to think about.
looking forward to the coming year ...:)
posted January 8th, 2012  
wow... congratulations. I can image the feeling of fullfillment and also the idea of taking pics everyday.
it has been a pleasure to follow you even if for not that long time (but I did check all your pics ;) )

looking forward your second year and more of the beauty you will bring us ;)
posted January 8th, 2012  
I've loved following you around the world through your wonderful photos! I'm glad you're sticking around for Year 2, so I can continue to enjoy more of your fantastic work - congratulations on Year 1!
posted January 8th, 2012  
Congrats to you, gal! Looking forward to more!
posted January 8th, 2012  
Congrats on the completions! Look forward to viewing your continued journey.
posted January 8th, 2012  
Congratulations on completing your year. You are tempting me to pick it back up again.
posted January 8th, 2012  
@lilbudhha @sparkleplenty1 @sparkleplenty1 @carrapeta00 @nikkers @deens
Because of people like you - I continue this journey (both with passport and with camera) THANK YOU
@mks Come on Maura - it's never too late - join me ;)
posted January 9th, 2012  
Congratulations. I'm thrilled that you will continue. I have enjoyed your photos this year. :-)
posted January 9th, 2012  
Great shot congrats on a year of great pics
posted January 9th, 2012  
@thebluegnu I'm back! Thanks for the inspiration. Now to find inspiration in my daily life again.
posted January 9th, 2012  
congratulations! i would never have started my project without your suggestions, so thank you and i cant wait to see your second year of photos!
posted January 12th, 2012  
I have been awol for a while and totally missed your big moment. I'm so sorry. CONGRATULATIONS and hopefully I'll see you again soon :)!!!
posted February 23rd, 2012  
I just found your project. Congrats on completing - many wonderful images.
posted October 20th, 2012  
@jackster Thank you for popping by! Your nature photographs are amazing. We don't have bear in Africa, so they're on my bucket list to see... and not in a zoo. Maybe one day. ;)
posted October 20th, 2012  
Woohooo! Congrats on finishing your project!!! This is a great shot!!!
posted November 3rd, 2012  
What a wonderful event! Congrats on your project!!
posted December 11th, 2012  
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