My Kind(RED) Fri(END) by alophoto

My Kind(RED) Fri(END)

Well folks, I made it. #365. My second year of reaching that number. And boy, did I have some fun getting there.

I just had to bring back my old friend and alter ego, Red (if you missed my series check out the rrh tag below). And what better setting for the final photo than my old friend/enemy, the gazebo. I hadn't been back to visit since the move. She was looking good and seemed happy to see me.

It was cold and gray when I went out to take this shot and guess what happened as I was setting up? The sun cracked through the clouds and even made diamonds on the water. I felt like it was just for me.

Thank you for your wonderful friendships and support this year. Thank you for sharing my year and your beautiful worlds with me. Many of you have shown me places I will never see and I really appreciate you for that. I've loved your stories and you sharing in mine. You have made me laugh, cry, moved me to pray, and touched me with your kindness and words. And I even had the extreme privilege of meeting up with and shooting with some of you. My best day this year was my meet up with the amazing NYC crew and being shown the town by my friend, Michael Elliot.

As for year 3, will I stick around? Yes, I will to some degree. It will be less, that I know for sure. No set plan but to post when I am particularly inspired or feel like it. I'll see how that plays out and looks. I need a break and I need my life back. I have taken 365 way too seriously and it has taken a toll. I also plan to figure out and focus on how to make money with my photography...faves haven't been paying me too much;-). And I want to finally start that book that I have been putting off.

You all and this project have been such a gift to me and brought me joy. I hope that I have helped to brighten your day and have brought some smiles to your faces this year, as well.

Much love and thanks! And wishing you a very Happy and Blessed New Year!!!

The End

And does anyone notice how this shot ties in with my last year finale? Bonus points for anyone who gets it.
Congrats Amanda!
December 31st, 2013  
aaaaaah i feel i little sorry for that wolf - you look far too innocent and fresh to have finished him off yourself - to your third year in a new home amanda :o) fav
December 31st, 2013  
yay!. rrh rocks. well done on completing another year!. ive loved following you, seeing your shots and getting your comments on mine. glad you are sticking around to some degree. looking forward to seeing more at your own pace :-) happy new year
December 31st, 2013  
whooo ... hooooo ... many congrats dear friend .. dunno why but I am feeling super excited for some of my wonderful buddies who made it ... am closing in on 50% :-) .. thanks for Red Ridimg Reminder ... still very much in my memory .. thats pretty much when I began following you .. and so glad I did :-)
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations - like the portrait.
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations and thanks again!!!
December 31st, 2013  
Huge congrats Amanda...this is my first time seeing your rrh series... great shots. Fav =)
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations Amanda, 2 Years is a heck of an achievement, and you have done it with style and good humour. You make so many of us smile, I do hope that it isn't too long before you are back. Take care, thanks for the laughs, thanks for the great photos, thanks for the support, and above all, across all the miles, thanks for the friendship. Fav.
December 31st, 2013  
Congrats to you and Happy New Year to you and your family!
December 31st, 2013  
Amanda, it has been great fun following you! Your take on Red, is so jnnovative... love it! Congrats in 365/2... your dedication and enthusiasm deserves an applause!
December 31st, 2013  
Well done,Amanda!! Look forward to your pics in year 3,as and when you post them!! A Very Happy New Year!!
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations, Amanda!!! I am so happy to have gotten to know you through 365. I am so so so far behind since my long trip away but madly trying to catch up to finish by tonight. I'm looking forward to looking through your album after that!
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations, have a great 2014
December 31st, 2013  
Well said, and I feel you on the effort you have put into this project. It's been a pleasure my friend. Looking forward to hearing from you now and again. have a blessed new year and beyond :)
December 31st, 2013  
Gazebo and Little Red! Perfect finish! I hope you will post on here some... We'd miss you if you did not!
December 31st, 2013  
Congrats to you for the two years. I sure have enjoyed them a lot. I love this photo of you and your sign. You are so creative and need to spend time writing at least one book and include some of your photos. You are an awesome writer. I look forward to more posts in the new year. Happy New Year to you, my friend. FAV
December 31st, 2013  
well, you still have to come back, 5+2 themes, you know? :-) congratulations, amanda, on completing your second year. see you 'round, kiddo.
December 31st, 2013  
Nice finish my friend!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers. See you on FB!
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations on finishing! Hope to see you around!
December 31st, 2013  
@darsphotos I'm planning to start writing this year...start the book. That is part of how I will spend my extra time. Thanks soooo much, my sweet friend! Hugs and Happy New Year!!!

@bpaquette aw, thank you!!! Hugs.
December 31st, 2013  
@adamj I had meant to put that one of the best things of the year was meet up with some of you (like you and your bro and the amazing NYC group). Such a great day and highlight of the year for me. Thank you, Adam!!

@seanoneill I appreciate the heck out of you, Sean. Thanks so much for nearly two years of support and friendship!! You rock!

@gozoinklings I've so appreciated you this year, lady!! Thanks so much!
December 31st, 2013  
@amandal It has been a pleasure. A real pleasure.
December 31st, 2013  
@amandal Have fun with the book and please keep me up to date if you have time. I have thought of doing a book based on the park. You will have to check out my post for today. Here is my email address if you ever have the chance and want to email: solemdarlene@yahoo.com
Hugs back to you for a wonderful New Year my friend.
December 31st, 2013  
Meg
awww cute shot....I see your Christmas dress from last year in the background (bonus pts?) love the photo with the wolf in the basket! Glad you are nearby....when things settle down some and we have a free moment we will have to go for lunch. Happy New Year for friend!
December 31st, 2013  
Congrats, Amanda!!! Happy New Year to you and your family! I'm going to watch for you!! I predict you won't be able to stay away.
December 31st, 2013  
Wonderful final shot Amanda! Will be looking out for your return!
December 31st, 2013  
Amanda, this is wonderful!! You have Red, the Gazebo, and you great smile -- all part of what I think of when I see your name and project. Congratulations on TWO YEARS!!!! It's been a joy to follow you! Hopefully we'll see you around in Year 3! All the best to a great new year for you, with new adventures in your new home.
December 31st, 2013  
@megmills You rock!! I owe you a coffee date and I'll treat since you got the right answer:). Thanks, Meg!!
December 31st, 2013  
@taffy Hugs...thanks so much, my friend. You have been such a great support and inspiration! Love your words!
December 31st, 2013  
@amandal that was a terrific day. I was so glad to have met you and the others. It will be a great take away for me as well. Thanks Amanda.
December 31st, 2013  
Thanks Amanda, I'm afraid I've fallen a bit behind over the Christmas period but would just like to say congrats on completing year two, thank you for making me laugh and all the very best to you and your lovely family in 2014. Ps great shot to end year two!
December 31st, 2013  
you do red so well :) all the best to you Amanda... hope to continue to see you around here, but i completely respect your need to get your life back!
December 31st, 2013  
Thanks for a really entertaining year of photos, and congratulations on finishing a second year. You are a delight.
December 31st, 2013  
Many congratulations on completing a second year. I've loved following your project - great shots and great narrative. All the very best to you and your family in 2014 :)
December 31st, 2013  
Love your smile here, Amanda. And awesome choice for your final shot. It was so nice meeting you and being able to see your pictures and slices of life. Hope you're able to make it back to NYC again! Happy 2014 to you and your beautiful family!!!
December 31st, 2013  
@amandal I was so excited to see myself tagged on your shot, Amanda. Thanks for the sweet thoughts and mention. What an appropriate and perfect end to your project 2. It's been a real pleasure following you and having your comments and encouragement on my pics too. Thank you. Happy New Year to you and your family. X
December 31st, 2013  
the wrapping paper.

Great smile from you and the Wolf just peering out from the basket. I like the concept of Little Red carrying a basket with the pelt of the Wolf, that is quite dark but you have certainly made it brighter with the extra additions of the Joy wrapping paper and the Gazebo of Lurve.

The comp has your boot chopped off a little... things I notice.
December 31st, 2013  
@bobfoto Dammit. It had the best smile, though so I went with it. The winner. Good job.
December 31st, 2013  
Wow, I missed all these rrh ones! Boy, you are good! Got lots of favs I saw and well deserved! Granny would be proud?
December 31st, 2013  
Gorgeous shot. I have appreciated your support too. Happy new year!
December 31st, 2013  
CongrAts my friend! I haven't finished year 2 yet since i didn't start Jan 1... but i won't be posting daily if i stock around. .i totally get where you are coming from. . Life is presenting some positive and I'd be a fool to let them slip away
December 31st, 2013  
Good title and a suitable ending to your project/year. Fun way to wrap it all up. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing more of you next year :-). Fav.
December 31st, 2013  
*positive opportunities
December 31st, 2013  
Great shot. You had to go back to the gazebo.
I hope you are here some. I don't do every day anymore - but I have to be here. It all means to much to me.
December 31st, 2013  
Funny thing about the wolf head...it fell put of the badket as I walked to thr shoot and I hear "Maam you dropped something." I look back and it's lying on the sidewalk. A friggin' wolf hrad. What a freak! @bobfoto
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations on making it all the way through Amanda!
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations! I've loved viewing your shots this year - especially your Red Riding Hood series. You've probably earned a break, but don't make it too long - we want to see you back!
December 31st, 2013  
Great shot Amanda and congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful work in 2014 though! xx
December 31st, 2013  
Farewell to you and 2013. Congratulations on your massive effort and exquisite captures. Loved the journey.
December 31st, 2013  
(same wrapping paper ;-0 ) wowwowwow1 thank you so much for your sincerity, your enthusiasm, humor and general zaniness. you have made me smile and more, so glad we had that time in nyc, it makes viewing your beautiful photos that much more special. all the best in 2014, with love xox.
December 31st, 2013  
Caz
Congratualtions Amanda, I love this photo, it has to be viewed large to see the wolf....lol. The wrapping paper isn't wrapper around such a glamorous subject this year, but I love your big smile. You've made me laugh so much, and I've always looked forward to seeing your shot of the day, I never knew what I would see, but I always knew it would be good ! I understand you stepping back though, 2 years is a long time and a big commitment. I hope you find a way to make money with your wonderful photography, I'm sure you will, keep us posted ! I wish you and your family a wonderful, happy and healthy new year, and hope to see you around in 2014 xoxo
December 31st, 2013  
@amandal - did you have your Hood on at the time? And are you drink-typing?
December 31st, 2013  
Congrats on seeing it through this second year - way to go!!
December 31st, 2013  
@bobfoto hush. I gave it back. Cell phones and all that. Off to partay til the break of dawn.
December 31st, 2013  
Woah.. you kept track of wrapping paper for a year?!? Let alone through a move! I am impressed. Love that you ended at the gazebo. Your smile is gorgeous.
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations, Amanda, for completing year 2! I've so enjoyed your photos. Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2013  
Yay! A big congrats to you luvvy! Well done and I hope that you are going to stick with us all here.
December 31st, 2013  
Big congrats, Amanda!! Fabulous selfie
December 31st, 2013  
Well done :)
December 31st, 2013  
Congratulations Amanda. You photos are a joy to follow!
January 1st, 2014  
*massive applause*
Job well done, lady!!! Congratulations on finishing 2 amazing years. I have been so inspired and entertained by your creativity, imagination, skill and fearlessness. You really rock!
I think I started following you somewhere around the Slain Snowman Incident. I was hooked from that point forward. Damn, that was funny! LOL
And now I have still another brain image to make me smile...you dropping the wolf head and having a stranger notice it and bring it to your attention.

I don't know where you moved to (I'm so freakin' behind and need to catch up somehow), but now you have new neighbors to, uhhh.... amuse. I wonder what they think of the strange lady next door. ;-)

Best of luck on your writing aspirations and whatever other passions that may call to you.
Have a happy and blessed New Year. I hope to still see you around this place on a semi-regular basis. I wouldn't be the same without you.
January 1st, 2014  
Congrats on finishing up! I have my final picture for the year taken- just need to get it edited and uploaded. See you around facebook, friend!
January 1st, 2014  
Mac
Congratulations, Amanda! You are such an inspiration. I have so enjoyed getting to witness your process, creativity and joyous spirit. I'm only sorry that I won't get to see you every day, but well done! You, my dear, are the bomb.
January 1st, 2014  
Congrats Amanda, fantastic selfie
January 1st, 2014  
congrats Amanda--you have inspired me immensely this year. :)
January 1st, 2014  
Many,many congrats my friend.It has been a joy and a pleasure.you are an inspiration and I look forward to seeing your face around here.....in whatever capacity that is. But am hoping for a Hansel and Gretel series.;) Enjoy your new home and your wonderful family! And I have no doubt you can earn as many dollars as you did favs with your amazing work!
January 1st, 2014  
Wow, what an awesome accomplishment, Amanda! I've loved following you and your photo escapades -- you have a such a gift for picture-taking and story-telling. Thank you for your honesty, humor and goodwill, and for being a consistent ray of sunshine on 365. Best wishes to you and your adorable family ... and I hope that 2014 brings you the balance I know you've been seeking. Can't wait to see what's in store for you! XXOO
January 1st, 2014  
Happy new year Amanda. Perfect end to 2013. It's been such fun following your project this year. Here's to a more relaxed but equally enjoyable 365 in 2014!
January 1st, 2014  
FaVulously Fun shot!!! What a great time has been had by all on your journey! Congratulations!! Thanks so much Amanda for all you support, inspiration and friendship!~ Wishing you a wonderful; new year filled with love and good health. Enjoy your new home and Happy Clicking! Happy New Year!!!
January 1st, 2014  
nice
January 1st, 2014  
@m9f9l I did...about the wrapping paper, being the thrifty lady that I am, I kept it after one wear. It was still mostly good and barely wrinkled. So for a year it sat on a shelf in my basement (almost a year anyway). Just before we moved, I had the brilliant idea;-) to use the wrapping somehow this year and see if anyone picked up on it. I folded it up, put it in the red basket and hand moved it. I wonder if anyone would have said anything had I not mentioned it. As I was wrapping the fake present last night I noticed that the paper looked a little worse for the wear. I threw it all out today. That made me a little sad. It was such a good dress;-). Almost tarty! Thanks for your wonderful comments and friendship, Mary!!!
January 1st, 2014  
@pasadenarose I just love your comments. They are always so well said and kind and wonderful. Thank you so much!! Looking forward to having some downtime but can't wait to feel up for and excited about posting again. Maybe when the dust settles on the homefront. We moved 3 weeks ago locally. Were renting, landlord wanted to sell her place and we were able to buy another place thankfully. I hate boxes!!!:) Happy New Year, sweet friend!!
January 1st, 2014  
@roadshow Love that, Gloria. Thanks so much. You, sweet lady, were one of my best days of the year. I still remember the pretty dress that you were wearing and how we were all looking around to keep track of each other in the crowds. Happy New Year! Yep, same exact paper. I was thrifty and thought that I could still use it for wrapping and then decided to incorporate it into my shot instead. Thanks for noticing!
January 1st, 2014  
Congratulations Amanda! Another great year and an awesome way to finish it. Incredibly happy for you. I can never thank you enough for the support you've given me over the past two years. You truly are a gifted artist, and a huge inspiration. Sad to know you won't be posting as much, but it'll still be great to know you'll be out there snapping away. Fav for the photo. Like the sneaky references all converging.
So....I just decided to learn Spanish, and I'll finish off by saying this:

Mi gato vive en un lago!
January 1st, 2014  
@losthorizon Shoot, I only speak latin...the most unuseful language ever. Must learn Spanish. Thank you soooo much, Beau. You are the gifted one. I'm so glad you came back after your break. Maybe I will feel up for more after the moving dust settles. We'll see. I appreciate you! And Happy New Year!!!
January 1st, 2014  
@kwind You know I'll so be posting tomorrow;-). Looking forward to the freedom to post or not. Thanks so much, Kim and Happy New Year!

@maggiemae Thanks, Maggiemae!! My red series was one of my favorite things I did this year. Granny would be proud was referring to her granny that the wolf ate. In the first photo, my sign said "A wolf wrecked my life...granny's, too." I just brought granny back into this sign. Thanks, lady. Love following you!
January 1st, 2014  
@amandal No no no.....you're the gifted one. I just break cameras. LOL. Happy New Year to you and your family. :)
January 1st, 2014  
@losthorizon Your cat lives in a street? I just scratch lenses. I need to get a filter apparently. Keep getting sand on my lens. When is your year up? Must try to sleep again. the morning is going to stink!
January 1st, 2014  
@losthorizon lake...I was close. Poor thing. Save the kitty! You nut!
January 1st, 2014  
Brilliant Amanda - the perfect shot to finish Year 2!! Huge congrats on making it, I have so enjoyed your words and photos this year! Happy New Year and enjoy your new home! Good luck with next year! : ))
January 1st, 2014  
Huge congratulations on completing year 2 and happy new year! I have so enjoyed following your and your shots from breathtaking sceneries, fun shots to crazily creative series! Hope 2014 brings you lots of joy and happiness. Looking fwd to your occasional posts and hearing how your book is going, do let us know when it gets published. I am sure you will macerate a successful photography business and create a wonderful life with your family in your new home. Happy 2014 with all that is in store! Still quite a way for me to even complete year 1 so huge congrats on found two years!
January 1st, 2014  
Meant manage to create!! Unsure how macerate got into it!!
January 1st, 2014  
Happy New Year :)
January 1st, 2014  
Huge congratulations Amanda! It has been an absolute pleasure following you, your photography and all your stories and antics. It was also a joy to have you as a follower- thank you. I am full of admiration - you completed 2 years! Just amazing. Lovely to see Red back at the Gazebo, this time sitting beside a parcel wrapped up in your dress! All the best to you and your family in your new home for 2014 and I hope our paths will cross again this year.
January 1st, 2014  
Well done! Happy New Year. :^)

Looking forward to seeking that balance.
January 1st, 2014  
Jim
I'm happy to have been a part of your journey if even in some small way. I've been missing from 365 for a while, but hoping to start a fresh year today. Hope you are doing well. Happy New Year to you and your family and friends
January 1st, 2014  
Big congrats on finishing your second year! I've enjoyed following you very much and thank you so much for all the amazing feedbacks! best wishes for the new year! Hope you have an amazing and creative one! :)
January 1st, 2014  
Congratulations! Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing you in 2014. I think I'm going to become a mass uploader as I can't stand gaps ;o) Have to see how it goes though xx
January 1st, 2014  
Kev
That's a lovely shot Amanda, and huge congrats on finishing your second year - don't know if I could ever do that...
And thanks for the huge support you've give me on my Project - always look foe your name there because as I've said before you're one of true spirits of 365...
So best wishes for whatever you do in the future, but please don't leave all together....
HNY for 2014!
January 1st, 2014  
Kev
Oh, and a fav - of course!
January 1st, 2014  
Wonderful final post, Amanda! Congratulations on completing Year 2! What an amazing accomplishment - and done with heart, humor, and talent. I do hope we will see you here more often than not but I do understand the need to move on a bit. Best wishes and happy new year!
January 1st, 2014  
@snaggy Thank you so much for that, Kev. I always appreciate your comments. Happy New Year. I'll be around, too...just less:).
January 1st, 2014  
@grizzlysghost Thanks so much!

@jaynspain Aw, thanks kindly, lady!!

@friend2303 Me, too. Thanks so much, Vijay. I've loved following you this year and so grateful to know you!

@homefarm Thank you!!:)

@kevin365 You are so kind, Kevin. Thanks for your great support this year.

@gazbadger hehehe...it was fun to do. Thanks so much for the kind words and fav!!
January 1st, 2014  
Dang, Meg nailed it before I could! In fact, I am WAYYYYYYY late on guessing that connection; that and another move. You are awesome and i certainly admire your fortitude and amazing tenacity. you have poured heart and soul into it, and not sure HOW you did it with young children. My husband complained by month 4....you were an open book to all, very authentic, sincere and that's what has been such a pleasure to experience! You shine! on this project or whatever your future endeavors....be they many! and i will keep looking for you here! Happy 2014!
January 1st, 2014  
@amandal it has been fun to watch your creative journey...i am starting year #4 and needing to catch up a little bit...I am so glad I have been doing this since it has become a journal of our crazy busy lives. as I am slowly making digital albums it has been fun to look back and know when things actually happened since my over 40 brain has kicked in.
January 2nd, 2014  
@spagel I am so glad that you got me started with this. I found a new passion and thing that I had no idea that I was good at. Love using my creativity again. Thanks, Sue!!
January 2nd, 2014  
@moreyoulessme Love your words, sweet lady. Thanks so much!
January 2nd, 2014  
A second 100% complete! Wow! You've had some really fun shots this year, and I look forward to what you come up with in 2014! Happy New Year, Amanda!
January 2nd, 2014  
Thank you for your wonderful friendship over the last year. Your photography has inspired me and your kind words have given me strength. I hope 2014 is a wonderful year for you and your beautiful family. Love and hugs Andy xox
January 2nd, 2014  
@thirtysevenways Aw, Andy. Thank you!! You were around with me from the beginning of this year, I think. It was the snowman killing that one you over. I have lost some of my steam, but will post again and love that you have started back up. So glad to hear your words and really appreciate them and your fav and friendship. You are my favorite fav (that jaw dropping Ghana shot!!) after all:). And I so love that you got my nutty this year...still remember that your fav fav one week was my tp roll selfie. That made my day.
January 2nd, 2014  
@thirtysevenways won not one. Oopsie. Slow brain from lack of sleep from NYE.
January 2nd, 2014  
Cool pic! You have such a great smile :) Congratulations on year 2 - here's to year 3!
January 2nd, 2014  
Congratulations ! I'm glad you are staying ! Looking forward to this
year !
January 2nd, 2014  
Congratulations Amanda
January 2nd, 2014  
So cool!! A wonderful shot and hope to so much more in 2014!
January 2nd, 2014  
Jo
I too wanted to thank you for your friendship and support, it had been a joy getting to know you. Huge congratulations on completing another year, that really is something to be proud of. I sooooo hope that you will continue, I look forward to your pics every day, I will be around but in a slightly different capacity, plans are afoot!! Happy New Year to you and your lovely family....keep on snapping.
January 2nd, 2014  
Congrats on completing Year 2!! It's been so much fun following your project and I always appreciate your feedback on mine! Looking forward to a warm weather photo walk soon! :)
January 2nd, 2014  
Massive congratulations on completing year 2! ~ I loved following you, and hope to again in 2014, when you post!
January 2nd, 2014  
A second year completed, that is fantastic. Congrats Amanda! I was'nt that tough. To post a photo a day needs so much ideas, thougths and time. I can really understand your words "I need my life back".
I wish you a happy and blessed new year. Hopefully you find lots of opportunities to shot and post your pics here in 2014.
January 2nd, 2014  
congrats on finishing year 2! good luck with year 3. :) I hope we dont freeze this week. I tried to take the kids out tonight for a lighted snow shot or two but when we got out of the car, waaaayy too cold and we were right back in. I wont border on child abuse for my love of photography. LOL. That said, you want to do a photo date soon? ;)
January 3rd, 2014  
Yes, how abput Sharon Woods. Thank you!!! @katiebrenkert
January 3rd, 2014  
Congratulations on completing your year. Yes, Granny would be proud.
January 3rd, 2014  
JH
Ahhhhh! Congratulations dude.
January 3rd, 2014  
@jewelsandbinoculars Aw, thanks, kindly!!

@kjarn Thanks, Miss Kathy. Glad to make granny proud. :)

@noragentian You are so sweet, Ruth. Thank you so much. I took a couple days off and recharged and will only post when I feel like it. And use fillers often. They are a-ok by my. And you know what, I never did finish doing that alphabet. I petered out after half the letters. Oh well. There is always this year;-).

@alisonp So glad to see you back!! Thank you!

@chelmck Love the idea. Can't wait. So grateful for the sunshine today. That's all it takes to make me happy:).

@jo13 I took a couple days off and feel better and am posting again. I am giving myself complete freedom this year to post or not, and to put what I can into it. I do need to start investing my time better and in getting a job, writing and even trying to sell with stock sites, etc. Thanks so much, Jo. Still dying to get some good faces eventually. What lens(es) have you used to capture them? 50mm? 100mm? I only have a zoom and it works, but I hear that 50mm is better for portraiture. Any recommendations?

@leananiemand @bulldog @traceyhn @alia_801 Thanks so much, my friends. Really appreciate your kindness!!

January 3rd, 2014  
@calm Aw, thanks kindly, Cathy. So glad to be following you! And Happy New year to you!

@pflaume Aw, thanks so much pretty lady. It's been such a pleasure following you this year. You are doing more selfies now that you did one, yes? They can be such a blast!

@psychographer Thanks so much, Lisa. I took a couple weeks (maybe a few) this year off and had to fill them right away. The gaps make my eye twitch. Hope that I can give myself the permission to have them this year, though. I don' t want to take up so much time with 365 anymore, but still do well when I post.

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea You are the best, man. Thank you. So great to follow you and I have really appreciated all of your support over this past year!

@jcarrollphoto Small role perhaps, but you were there with me on one of my best photography days in my life. And I have loved following your work...man, you have a great eye!! So glad you are back, Jim!

@squamloon Thanks, Jim. Me, too!!!

@happysnap @softbootsailer @roseolivia @rennes Oh friends, thank you so much for your kind comments and support this year. It's been such a pleasure getting to know you!

@twr Thanks, Tim!!

@eyesmile I always adore your words, Gena. It would be so fun to hang out and have a coffee together sometime. I think we would really hit it off. Thanks for being such a sweet friend!

@rachelwithey Here here. Thanks so much, Rachel. Right back 'atcha!!

@wendyhgill This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much, Wendy. I love following you, my friend, and for all your sweet words. This year, I plan to start writing.

@mzzhope Thank you so much, Hope!!

@darylo Soooo sweet of you, Daryl. Thank you. I've loved following you, too!

@simon0128 @riverlandphotos @istacy1011 @nadaa @abhijit @wenbow @steampowered @cathieg

Oh thank you all for your marvelous comments and encouragement this past year. Hugs to you!

@rockinrobyn Thanks, Robyn. This year will not be so consistent. I need to invest in other things, but man is this fun. Thanks for being a friend!

@bobfoto Still find all those typos and the fact that I looked to be typing drunk pretty funny. I noticed one or two, but it was too much of a pain on the phone to go back and fix. Love that we both made PP with our final shots. Congrats.

@cazann Caz, I so love and appreciate your great comments. So looking forward to sharing 2014 with you!!
January 3rd, 2014  
@gailmmeek Right back 'atcha Gail. Thanks so much!!!

January 3rd, 2014  
@amandal - I didn't notice my sunset made the PP. Cool. Off to look at your fish.
January 3rd, 2014  
Haha great finale photo Amanda. I wish you would've tagged me in I'm sorry I've been out of the loop since finishing my Yr2. Well my friend I give you a big Fav on this one to commemorate your marvelous achievement, but also because you did it the whole way through with such gusto! Look forward to your next visit and have a very happy new year!!!
January 4th, 2014  
@michaelelliott I thought I had, but maybe I typoed it? Who knows. Thank you so much for your kind comments, for the fav, but also for showing me one of my best days of the year. Can't wait to come back again and see youse guys!!:)
January 4th, 2014  
Congrats on this great and funny 'last' pic! Love your humour!
January 6th, 2014  
@stimuloog Aw, thank you, kind lady!!
January 6th, 2014  
Congratulations!!!
January 8th, 2014  
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