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30th September 2012
The E.N.D. by woot

The E.N.D.

photo 366
This is the end of my 365 project!

First of all I want to thank all the people who supported me commenting
and fav'ing my pictures, and inspiring and teaching me lots of things
with teh own work.

Before I bore you trying to give a rundown of the last year or so, I
this is my flickr account where I'll probably hang out in the future

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zinosat71/

Around April 2011 I decided I wanted to know a bit about photography:
every now and then I managed to get a picture that was so much better
than the others, and I had to learn the secret behind it. Started
reading some articles on the web and finally understood most of the
functions of my simple P&S camera. A few months and upgraded to the
Canon G12 P&S. Stumbled into the 365 website and got really curious
about that: I think it was around June 2011 and thought it was too
much for me shooting a decent picture every day for an entire year,
but I loved the idea. I tried to shoot everyday during the summer,and
kept on playing with the idea of joining 365; on October 1st got a
picture wich I liked (my 1/365 image) and finally joined the project.

I still remember waking up and grabbing my camera before going out for
work: it felt odd the first couple of weeks, but it became natural
quite soon after. It was fun: a bit tough but fun. December 2011 I
decided to try to follow the "community" and joined one of @alia_801
challenges: I thorougly enjoyed it and got me to know lots of new
people. Between January and April 2012 it went so smooth and it was so
much fun: I decided I had to purchase my first DSLR, wich happened in
May. My daily schedule became much worse, the new camera is too big
and heavy to be carried at work every day and stopped taking the G12
with me... a disaster!
I also have to admit that buying a DSLR did not make any magic happen
and got me a bit demotivated and so I got here to the end shooting
during the weekends and uploading lots of fillers...

I'm more than convinced that 365 is an incredible experience and
everyone should try it!!!

What next? I think I'll start a 52 project wich should fit better with
my schedule and should hopefully let me concentrate on filling my many
gaps.


Again, THANX SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Comments
Congrats on finishing your project, it's a great achievement. I love this photo, beautiful and meaningful.
posted September 30th, 2012  
Wow, you're done! Congratulations Davide, I thoroughly enjoyed you photos and will keep an eye out on your flickr in the future!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Davide, this is a beautiful shot. I wish you well on your future journey's through life. My DSLR is a bit hard to cary around, too...especially with all the lenses and filters, etc. But, I have disciplined myself to do so. I hope you learn to love your camera and find that it is your constant companion. Best wishes and God bless. A fav.
posted September 30th, 2012  
@jennywren @frida @debrac thanx so much! One of the most difficult things on 365 is finding the time to shoot and "live" the community at the same time: that means commenting lots of other people pictures and taking part to challenges and discussions.
I failed at that: had to choose and went for spending more of my limited spare time time on taking and editing my photos...
Believe it or not, I never felt too confident here because of that
posted September 30th, 2012  
Lovely pic, wish you all the best in your future projects :)"
posted September 30th, 2012  
Fav and a very beautiful shot. I don't know how anybody who has to go into a workplace can do 365 - it's a great achievement!! Congrats!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Once again, congrats on finishing your project, Davide. You will be able to relax and get back into the joy of photography now... you'll have more freedom to do what you like and when you like. The important thing is to have fun!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@rwhite thanx alot and same to you!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@judithg thanx so much! at least for me, this was the proof that when you really want, you can achieve almost everything!!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Hats off to you, Davide! I think 365 is a fun way of learning and trying to achieve. Your photos have been so good and I have enjoyed looking each day to see them. I think you must be in a different time zone to me as I have missed some! Great to hear you 365 story and appreciate your time writing this. Fav for this wonderful photo!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@aspada thanx Amy: really appreciate it from you. I still think that some sort of "discipline" is what I need! That's why I intend to start a 52 project in the near future
posted September 30th, 2012  
It's been GREAT following you Davide! Congratulations on finishing the project, and thanks for the cool back story!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Can't believe you are at the end of your 365 Davide - this is a smashing finishing shot (a Fav). I've thoroughly enjoyed following you, and the banter we have enjoyed over the year. Glad to hear you'll be continuing a project - I'll be finishing year 2 next month - it's been great continuing without the pressure that a 365 puts upon you. Look forward to the next year! Well done mate!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Congrats on finishing! Have fun with photography and never stop taking pictures!
Beautiful sunset with your silhouette BTW!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@maggiemae Thank you so much Maggie! I had fun following your Mr Man stories and following you. You're one of the cases where you see people doing giant steps from one month to the next one, and that's the incredible thing about 365
posted September 30th, 2012  
@grizzlysghost thanx alot mate! really appreciate this
posted September 30th, 2012  
@sparkle Thank you Juliette! Believe it or not, I think you're one of the first people I've ever started to follow because I was impressed with your style (and I still do)
posted September 30th, 2012  
@sassik thank you so much!!!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Congrats. A beautiful photo to end on
posted September 30th, 2012  
@woot thank you Davide - I must admit, some of my later shots this year have been inspired by your great DOF street shots...I was looking over my fav'd pics for this year and there's a fair few of yours in there!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Congratulations on completing your project! It really is quite the accomplishment. I love your last photo. To me it depicts your wish to continue and that you're looking forward to the horizon. I love the idea of a 52 project! Fav!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@peterdegraaff thank you very much Peter! When I think about a really experience photographer your name is on top of my list.
posted September 30th, 2012  
@sparkle thank you: that's an honour for me!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@anndee thanx for the fav and for your nice words
posted September 30th, 2012  
Rob
Congratulations on a wonderful album! I have really enjoyed your shots. This capture is gorgeous! Fav!
posted September 30th, 2012  
@jdr4690 thank you Rob! I'm enjoying you pictures a lot too!
posted September 30th, 2012  
What a spectacular final photo. Congrats on making it to the milestone 365! Your work is very interesting and eclectic.
posted September 30th, 2012  
@denisedaly thanx so much Denise: that's a fantastic compliment!!!!
posted September 30th, 2012  
Congratulations!
posted October 1st, 2012  
Davide you have done exceptionally for someone so new in the game, congratulations! Thank you also for sharing your ups and downs over the past year with us, something I think a lot of us will relate to. Keep up the good work and your enthusiasm, you have a lot of talent.
posted October 1st, 2012  
Oh Davide what a beautiful end!! Your shots have always been wonderful and I have loved to follow you and the world through your lens. I really hope you carry on taking beautiful photos now that the pressure of one-a-day is off. Complimenti e congratulazioni mio amico! And Fav of course x
posted October 1st, 2012  
Congratulations, Davide! You've made it to the end of your project, it's a wonderful achievement, and I have enjoyed following you so much. You have a great eye for photography, so keep shooting! 8)
posted October 1st, 2012  
Pop - of course!
posted October 1st, 2012  
Congratulations for reaching the end of your 365. I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing, commenting on and faving your shots. You have a talent and an eye and I hope you'll continue to post here on occasions. I am following you on flickr but don't get on there as much as I'd like to but I'll still be watching how you get on from time to time. This is absolutely a fav xx
posted October 1st, 2012  
Congratulations David! Will miss your photos so much, your project has been amazing! Will you stay on here? COngratulations once again!
posted October 1st, 2012  
@mej2011 thanx very much Melissa!
posted October 1st, 2012  
@24atlantic I really appreciate it Megan! thanx very much
posted October 1st, 2012  
@filsie65 grazie! I thoroughly appreciate it! it was fun and painful at times, but well worth it!!!!
posted October 1st, 2012  
@psychographer thanx Lisa! you're another of my inspirations: let's keep in touch xx
posted October 1st, 2012  
@just_dave Cheers mate! I'll probably come here mostly to follow you and my other contacts. I guess I'll start a 52 project and my new home will probably be flickr
posted October 1st, 2012  
Big up your bad self, nice image to finish on, see you on Flickr mate. 52 project sounds like a grand idea. much less stressful.
posted October 1st, 2012  
@ayearinthelifeof cheers mate! thanx so much for supporting me during these last months in particular!
posted October 1st, 2012  
What a wonderful image to finish your 365! Congratulations, Davide and my last Fav for your 365 :-) I have so much enjoyed following your project and have learned so much from your shots and your unique perspective! I love the way you went out there and experimented with different styles and really pushed yourself! Glad to hear we will get to see some more of you on here!!
posted October 1st, 2012  
@bmnorthernlight thank you so much! I definitely enjoyed following you too and learnt lots of things from your images!
posted October 1st, 2012  
AWESOME ...perfect ending shot. I am not far behind you :) FAV FAV FAV
posted October 2nd, 2012  
congrat's!!
posted October 2nd, 2012  
I will miss you! Congrats on finishing! I totally lost interest in my own project.
posted October 2nd, 2012  
@giffy thanx very much! and yes: we both started almost at the same time
posted October 2nd, 2012  
@elizabeth264 thanx so much Elizabeth! hope you still have fun shooting every now and then: up to you how to handle your upload and stuff... I certainly enjoy watching them
posted October 2nd, 2012  
@maina thanx alot!!!
posted October 2nd, 2012  
Love this shot!!! Congratulations.
posted October 3rd, 2012  
+fav :)
posted October 3rd, 2012  
well done for finishing your project... yes, what a great experience to join the 365. In my case I did the opposite of you... I first had a dslr and then after I bought a G12 so I could carry it everywhere and take pics everyday.

hope you will stick around.
posted October 3rd, 2012  
Congrat on finishing your awesome 365project, Davide. Looking forward to the 52 project. I find it so hard to go to work and to upload a photo a day. So I often already do, what you're planning to do. Enjoy it.
posted October 3rd, 2012  
a beautiful finish!
posted October 3rd, 2012  
congratulations Davide. i have thoroughly enjoyed your work.
wishing you all the best. Take care..xx
posted October 4th, 2012  
fav
posted October 4th, 2012  
Yay, a BIG congratulations for your accomplishments! I really enjoyed viewing your photos. You've got the eye, the talent, Davide. Keep the awesome photos coming.

Will you be posting your 52 project on here? I don't have a Flickr account yet... will sure look for you once I get one. I'm keeping my 365 project but will just post from time to time.

Cheers, man! xxx
posted October 7th, 2012  
Congrats on finishing your 365. This is a fabulous finish and I have enjoyed your journey! Hope you pop in now and again!
posted October 11th, 2012  
I must have missed this while I took a few months break. Congrats on finishing!! You were one of my favorites to follow. Love all of your work :)
posted October 16th, 2012  
What a fabulous final shot!! Love the colours and clarity, would that be you....see you on Flickr!
posted October 25th, 2012  
Congratulations and well done.
posted November 21st, 2012  
@ruthmouch Hi Ruth, thanx for the message and happy new year. see you on flickr!
posted December 31st, 2012  
@netkonnexion thanx alot
posted December 31st, 2012  
Hi Davide! We miss you on 365! Are you on facebook?
posted January 4th, 2013  
@elizabeth264 Hi Elizabeth! I really appreciate hearing from you!!!
I actually do miss 365 alot but I haven't fully recovered from it yet.) I'm not on Facebook but I'm about to start a 52 project on Flickr... let's see how it goes. here's a link to my flickr account http://www.flickr.com/photos/zinosat71/
posted January 4th, 2013  
Hey Davide! So nice that you got back to me so quickly. I don't have a flicker account, so i don't think I can make comments on your pics, but I wish I could! I clicked on the link and I think it brought me to your page. . - A cute little boy! Maybe I will check out your pics and if I would like to comment, I will just comment here! Glad you are doing well.
posted January 4th, 2013  
There was another photo entitled XMAS mood..looks like a classic davide! Love it!!
Hey, I am thinking about getting a new lens. - a nifty fifty f 1.8 50 mm. Heard of them? I can't wait.
posted January 4th, 2013  
hmmm.. actually I have heard that they deactivate your account after a couple of months on 365..maybe I will have to get a flicker account.
posted January 4th, 2013  
@elizabeth264 hi! so you're going to get a 50mm?!? sounds great: that's the first lens I bought for my dslr!!! Looking foreward to seeing you pictures! If you decide to create a flickr account, don't forget to add me as a contact:)
posted January 6th, 2013  
Great low key portrait of your son! If I could fave it, I would! lol! - Looks like you are doing different types of photography now.
posted January 21st, 2013  
@elizabeth264 thanxfor the comment! I just purchased an external flash, so I'm trying to learn something new but I'm pretty lost at the moment. Looks like it opens up lots of new terrirories to explore though
posted January 22nd, 2013  
@woot That is really cool! Yes, new equipment enables you to increase your skill level. I ordered my nifty-fifty and according to Amazon a 1 to 2 month delivery time! I can't wait. Oh, thanks for the fave! lol! :)
posted January 22nd, 2013  
Hi Davide! just checked out your selfie and i thought it was quite nice. Sorry you aren't happy with it! Why?
posted January 30th, 2013  
Hi Elizabeth, I took a lot of selfies and I was expecting something different (I don't know exactly what...), but yes, I was not too happy about it. Now I look at it again and looks ok though:)
posted February 4th, 2013  
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