The notebook

Plans are afoot. Suman and I spent much of the day sorting stuff out, but until it's confirmed I'd rather not say what. A few know, but here's a clue.

I know it's not the best shot, but it's all I can muster after a long but eventful day.

This project is no longer about photography. It's not even about post-processing; it's about perseverance. It's difficult as I'm trying to stay passionate about taking pictures, but after so long doing this it's become a chore. I know I keep complaining about it, but it has!

By the way, that doesn't mean I'm not grateful about surpassing the 800 mark. When I started posting photos on this website I never thought I'd get so many followers. Thanks all, it means a lot, and gives me a good reason to carry on!

Canon 7D, f/3.5, 1/200, ISO-100

[Juliette Packham]

Love this shot - make me want to reach out and touch the page.

[andy c]

Blimey... that's a lot of envelopes your planning on buying...!

[Rebbecca Castillo]

ohh is someone maybe planning a holiday? I hear you about sometimes feeling like 365 is a chore. I have those days myself. Glad you are sticking to it, as we all enjoy your photos so much, but don't let it kill your joy of photography- you are amazing :D

[marianne bourland]

Love this...the shadow and colors-lovely!

[Vikdaddy]

@andycoleborn Small clue: It doesn't say "Manilla"!

[Barbora Stredova]

A really great one! faved

[Vikdaddy]

@rebcastillo77 "Amazing"?! Wow! Appreciate it Rebbecca, thanks a lot :)

[KathyD]

Going on a vacation.............I think. :)

[andy c]

@vikdaddy Damn.. there goes my idea of you going into the envelope business then... Sure looks like manilla tho...
Oh, saw you pic from yest on the home page... congrats.. does feel good the few times I've seen mine up there...

[Sweet Calliope]

Perhaps a trip to the Philippines in September?

[Bethany]

Funky shot. I love the composition!

[Russ]

@andycoleborn I read Manilla too. @vikdaddy Great shot as usual. Don't give up now, over 300 photos, you're on the home stretch

[Beverly Moolman]

Lovely shot !

[Jennifer B.]

Nice angle. Manilla in September-something to look forward to. And you'll be done with this blasted project!

[Kirsty .P]

I'm feeling your pain too,lol. Neat shot though,sounds like you may have some exciting plans to look forward too:)

[meredith]

cool shot

[Annie Charalambous]

Hmmm, I'm on mobile so I can't make out what it says, but shall I congratulate you or wish you a pleasant time?(I have but two ideas)

Anyway, I'm with you on the chore bit. Any enthusiasm has gone out the window. But we're so close! Hang in there! :)

[Graham Harcombe]

Well you've got us all guessing. :-D

[Lisabell]

A honeymoon, perhaps? I have about as many pictures behind me as you have left to go. I struggle some days now, so I’m sure it will get worse toward the end.

[Adrienne McCoy]

Nice comp and lighting!

[FunnyFace]

Not long to go... you can do it! I must admit, feel the same as you - and this last week is still a chore. I thought I'd get second wind, but no!

[Tammi Oberg]

Love this photo! It has such a "real" feel to it.
I know how you feel about the project sometime becoming a chore. I went through a period a couple of weeks ago when I could not even make myself pick up my camera.

[Elaine Turnipseed]

thought provoking - love it

[Aaron L]

Oh I was gonna say trip round Asia or something...but if dont say Manilla..I've no idea. fantastic focus though