I've uploaded loads of terrible photos because I set out to take a photo a day and that's what I've managed all year! I have been tempted to use a filler many times but have always managed to photograph something, even if it's not good. Not many of us can manage a brilliant photo every day. Loads of people here upload phone shots and I bet yours are not as bad as you think!
There are a couple of people I follow, and in their second year on 365 they will only be using their camera phone. You might be surprised, and it keeps your brain focused. I only use fillers when I am away from the internet, or if I have a mega picture day, and let it carryover to the next day. This will also keep you looking for something.....and it might find you before your camera returns from the doctor.....
@tabithasyear@amyamoeba In 100% agreement with Tabitha. It's the photographer that makes a photo spectacular, not the camera. Continue to take your daily photos, even if the camera at your disposal is the one in your phone. It still all comes down to lighting, composition, and telling the proper story in a single photo.
One of the benefits of truly doing a "photo a day" is to continuously exercising your photographic skills. While posting fillers may be acceptable given the rules an individual has set for themselves in the project, fillers do not exercise the skills we all need to continuously hone.
I think 365 is about taking a picture daily - not about posting pics into 365 different slots. Maybe you could find out which type of photos your phone takes best and focus on that area. I was waiting until I could afford a 'proper' camera before I started this project but due to some problems decided to start with just my little p & s . There are lots of photo ops I have missed out on but there are also a couple of pics which I am really proud of. At the end of the day though your project is exactly that - yours - and you should do whatever makes you happiest!
To each his own. I'm into my second year, and occasionally use fillers ( I can't stand blank spots on the calendar.) I like what @kannafoot said. In addition to that, it's sort of disappointing when someone I follow posts several photos taken on a trip prior to 365 (and I mean like several years ago.) I'd really rather see a mundane photo of someone's breakfast cereal bowl taken today as sort of documentary moment of their current life, as opposed to statues, beaches etc taken a long time ago....
I've managed to get this far taking 1 shot every day, so I want to finish that way, 90 days to go. However, I think it is up to the person whose project it is.
I think its up to the individual really, sometimes life gets in the way and for me I don't see it a problem as long as its a shot I've taken fairly recently.....I do try to use my camera every day but health issues sometimes put paid to that! As long as you are being true to yourself and making your project the way you want it then don't go by what others expect...its your project! I do agree that part of the reason for doing a 365 is to improve skills but you can do so in lots of ways, not just 365....a lot of things I've learned before joining 365 and from reading blogs and websites, practicing in my own time at my own pace and generally being obsessive about photography so try not to get too bogged down with "rules".......I'm trying to use the challenges as well as these can broaden your experience too :)
Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I shall persevere with my little phone and see what comes of it. I think I'd kick myself if I got this far through the year and then spoilt it for myself!!
And so...
I think it'll be alright..I don't have a SLR, just a bridge camera, and so I'm not falling too hard.
Here's to a new challenge!
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One of the benefits of truly doing a "photo a day" is to continuously exercising your photographic skills. While posting fillers may be acceptable given the rules an individual has set for themselves in the project, fillers do not exercise the skills we all need to continuously hone.
And so...
I think it'll be alright..I don't have a SLR, just a bridge camera, and so I'm not falling too hard.
Here's to a new challenge!