OK I'll admit it... Last year I cheated a few times by posting a fill in photo that wasn't technically taken on the day I uploaded it to... as in it was a photo from the day (or perhaps a few days) before / after the date I uploaded it into. I only did it here and there... and hey, it's MY project right... so I can do as I please?
This year I wanted to cheat on one... it was taken on the 29th... but I want to post it as my 30th Jan photo... but the uploader won't let me change the date... is it blocking me because it knows it wasn't taken on the 29th?
Anne, I agree with Anthony. I have posted a couple pictures in last year (even though I just started at the beginning of this month) for a couple theme contests.
The project is really whatever you want it to be @binxcat1. Some folks don't post for weeks and then put it all up at once. Others post every day but not necessarily something that they did that day. Others only post sporadically. WHat ever you do, just make it fun.
as @emsabh said, it's what you want it to be. For me, it was a simply motivation to take more pictures. Most pro photographers will say that the best way to improve your photography is to take more pictures and I already understand why. I'm learning more about my camera by simply using it, though I have a long way to go!
@bobtimmons so in agreement with your last sentence. I started with the project knowing the basics, comfortable with Aperture priority and Shutter priority. SInce then, I've learned mirror lockup, bracketing, practicing (and not perfecting, yet!) manual focus, how different lens length produce different images of the same scene. @binxcat1 it's also been a huge inspiration to try my (timid) hand at post production edits, by allowing me to receive really good feedback on my work.
I have occasionally posted images taken one or more days before the fact. My philosophy is this: as long as you take a photo every day, that doesn't HAVE to be the one you upload. Just by practicing every day, you're fulfilling the project requirements.
i cheat occasionally - due to limitations i am dealing with right now, there are some days i can't get out and about, so getting photos each day is a bit difficult. i try to, but if i can't make it out i don't. hopefully when i am on my feet again that will change and be easier. i am thinking of editing a few into a new image on those days if i feel up to it and that be fine, but its just day by day with if i can get up and out or not.
I work mine in that i try to take a and post one every day , but if i cant take a photo, I post an older one, that I think everyone may like, as I see this site as a way to learn about other photographrs, try and improve my skills, see their work and learn about their lives and make friends. Your project your call.
@binxcat1 I certainly have "cheated" before and other times my uploads are actually taken correctly but I upload incorrectly when I start plugging in dates at 2am. I have about 50 things going on daily and I use 365 to get back to why I fell in love with photography in the first place. There are certainly days when I am in bed and realize I have not taken a photograph for the day. Sometimes I will get up and think of something to capture and other days I won't. You do the best you can and remember that this is an enjoyment in your life, not a task.
these post were a lot of help to me since I am new. I was wondering if I could use older photos. I understand from the post that I can use older photos as long as they are pictures I have taken.. Great ....
My latest photo (Day 9) was taken last night (Day 8). It's my first "cheat", only because I was so pleased with the way the photo had turned out, that I couldn't resist sharing it on here :)
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Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... I think I just clicked ('scuse the pun)... maybe I have 2010 as the date instead of 2011... hang on I will be back! ;)
Thanks for making me THINK! ;)