Thank you Sarah!

March 3rd, 2010
I have noticed quite a change in the styles, creativity, and quality of the pictures here as a whole, with the addition of Sarah's ABC theme.

It is a blast looking through everyone's photos, day to day!

I have to say that this theme has had the biggest impact on the community in terms of everyone thinking outside of the box.
Each day seems to fuel the next!

Here we are, only a week into the theme, and the personal improvements I have seen across the board are phenomenal!

Great Job everyone!
March 3rd, 2010
I agree!! I love looking @ everyone's creativity, and wondering where the bar will be set next!

Not only do you have mad photography skills, but you have brought us all closer together.

Thank you for that, Sarah!!
March 3rd, 2010
I agree 100% with you, Kevin!

The past 2 weeks have been the most fun, creative and stimulating for me since I started 365. It has encouraged me to think about photography more intentionally, to seek out certain images or to come up with creative titles for images I see that are too good to pass by. I hope we can do more of this in the future.

Thanks, Sarah, for such a great project.
March 3rd, 2010
AWWWWWW!!!!!!
i'm seriously getting teary eyed guys haha.
so sweet :) i hafta agree though Kevin, i have seen a CRAZY improvement in photos here in the last week...it's been so fun to watch :) :) i love seeing a new letter every day and the ideas have been phenomenal!!

nice work everyone! thank you for the kind words but it's YOU that's making the difference ;) you guys are the best - when i want to give up - i think of my 365 family ;)

thank you!
March 3rd, 2010
so sweet - i'm still saying "awwwww"
haha
March 3rd, 2010
Woo yay for Sarah!
March 3rd, 2010
I agree! I joined as a recommendation from someone in my (of all places) moms group. A few of us joined who had an already interest in photography. The ABC theme is kinda what pushed me to join (as you see I joined just then). It's fun and has forced me to go outside of my comfort zone with my shots. I also love looking at others photos and am so in awe of many of you. Great idea!!
March 3rd, 2010
As much as I love Sarah and her creative photos, the idea was before she started an official project. So props to everyone who was doing this project before as well as Sarah.
March 3rd, 2010
Although the idea may have been born before Sarah, I have to say it was through HER suggestion that I decided to follow this theme and I have found myself deliciously challenged everyday...so thank you, Sarah! :-)
March 3rd, 2010
i dont think my pictures have gotten any better but the challenge has definitely made the 365 project more fun for me. so yay sarah!! and yay everyone!! i'm now obsessed with this website and it'll because of how much i'm enjoying this ABC challenge...not just taking pictures but I love looking at everyones ideas.

but...we only have 17 days left (i did that in my head...17? yes?) then what. im gonna need a new challenge. im thinking thirty days of numbers or something =D
March 3rd, 2010
I must agree with you as well. I am soooooo glad this challenge came about. I had seen/heard about doing the alphabet before but until Sarah brought it up it held no interest :) I am very thankful to this site and Sarah and all the people here because it's given me the drive to really pursue my passion.....


Erica, too funny! On the way home tonight i thought the same thing "What if we did numbers??" :)
March 3rd, 2010
YESSSSSSSSSSS! THANK YOU SARAH!
March 3rd, 2010
Sometimes it's nice to have some direction to give you inspiration and make you think outside the box a bit more. Often, especially when I'm at work I fnd it hard to think of something to take a picture of that isn't just 'more of the same.' This has made me think a lot more about what and how I photograph, and I also receive more comments as more people are looking for the tags, which is great for my technique (and my ego!)
March 3rd, 2010
So thoughtful of Kevin to start a big THANK YOU card for Sarah! Boy did I hesitate about committing to this, but I'm delighted I did! Of course I can't turn in at night until I've looked through all of your photos, and I agree with all of you that the challenge has really expanded everyone's creativity and given us something to focus on (pun intended) every day. You've become such a lovely, supportive community and I'm delighted to be sharing here with you all! Thanks again, Sarah, for being the catalyst!
March 3rd, 2010
I Have to hand it to her as well... at first I thought, ah I am not part of this community YET. I don't feel right playing in your reindeer games. But then I did a picture that fit, then I purposely sought out images to play along. At first I didn't think I would put down the designation for the day but decided to. So thanks for helping out a newer 365er in helping me come up with ideas for my project.
March 3rd, 2010
To be honest, I wasn't going to do the ABC challenge, but when it began, I happened to be driving by an apple orchard and got my photo for A.later that day I'd seen other people posted photos of apples and that's what inspired me to join in on the fun...... So thank you Sarah for being an ispiration to many of us.
March 3rd, 2010
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Definitely agreeing with everyone (and it was super thoughtful of Kev to start this).
This has already been an amazing experience and it's been...kind of fun!
(well, except for earlier today when I couldn't think of an "i" ;) )

Thanks Sarah for starting it :D
March 3rd, 2010
Thank you Sarah Thank you :-) this has been a blast
March 3rd, 2010
i am truly amazed and so blessed! thank you SO much :)

yes, the abc idea wasn't "mine" - i got it from flickr - there are lots of 365 projects there and some people do crazy themes to keep themselves motivated. i just needed something to get me through the february "blahs" - and thought it would be fun to have friends join me :)

on the way home from work today i counted the days left of the abc project...and groaned haha. it's hard!!!

but i'm so glad you feel inspired and motivated!!

thank you so much, friends, just SO thoughtful of you :)

p.s..... numbers you sayyy? ;)
March 3rd, 2010
I already said it on Sunday but i will say it again, I LOVE 365. i am so inspired by so many talented yet ordinary people, and everybody is so kind and encouraging and fun and so many more. I feel that I have made lots of friends through this project, and we see pieces of each other's life through our photos. I honestly didn't expect this when i first started. And yes Sarah thanks for the alphabet fun idea, it is challenging but it really make me think outside of the box and look things in completely different perspectives! I will keep trying your new ideas!
March 3rd, 2010
It tuly is a wonderful idea you brought to 365. My friend actually pointed this site out to me last week. I found it a blast to see everyone's amazing talents unfold. Its wonderful seeing how everyone's craft is displayed.

Sarah though---- This ABC project is the first challenge I've had in a while for photography. This is pushing me to be thinking "outside" the box, which I normally can't do while at work with a photography related job. So thank you a million times over. :)
March 3rd, 2010
I agree!! It has really been a great motivation and so interesting to see everyone's take on the daily letters of the alphabet. Thanks Sarah!!

On the subject- I have some uploading to catch up on, better go get that memory card out....
March 3rd, 2010
What more can I say to add to all that has been said? The alphabet theme has made me forget about the weekly theme.....has gripped imagination and certainly makes me look for better angles and lighting. 365 has inspired me and I love looking through the photographs of the day with "browse".
March 3rd, 2010
It has definitely been a challenge and has caused me to focus on what the next days photo might possibly be. Thanks for the project and challenge Sarah. I'm learning a lot from everyone and really enjoying the creativity!
March 3rd, 2010
I agree. I wanted no part of it initially, but the challenge is good, to say the least. I am enjoying it.

Suggestion, can a monthly challenge be put forth like this one?
March 3rd, 2010
I agree, thank you !!!
March 3rd, 2010
I agree, and add my thanks to everyone else's to Sarah for getting us started on this. I'm having so much fun looking for pictures that fit the day's letter but also stay true to my original goal with this project of documenting actual day to day life - my kids are even getting on side - '"hey, mum, it's J today - if you make some jelly for pudding tonight, you could use that!!!"
I'm just waiting for X is for X-box day!!
March 3rd, 2010
Yes, thanks Sarah! :)
March 3rd, 2010
Yeah three cheers for you!
March 3rd, 2010
totally agree! thanks Sarah!! :)
March 4th, 2010
I was going to do numbers after ABC too Sarah, I was thinking of going to Ten but would be open to a larger number but that would get tough.

Also After that I wanted to do a week of each primary, and secondary colors minus yellow since that has been done already.

We can keep mass themes rolling for a while if you want.
March 4th, 2010
I have a friend at work who is really getting into, too. She keeps emailing me ideas!
March 4th, 2010
I didn't start doing the challenge b/c I thought I'd missed a set start date but now I'm thinking I was wrong! I agree with what everyone has said, so I don't really have an "original" opinion, but maybe I can come up with at least one original shot for this challenge! Thanks Sarah!
March 4th, 2010
Sarah, Yay!! You definitely helped me too :) Thanks a lot!
March 4th, 2010
Yes thank you Sarah!!! I have had a blast with the ABC theme... and you do such a wonderful job posting on so many people's photos really shows you care and that keeps people like me motivated..
March 4th, 2010
aw you guys are so welcome! thanx again for the love :)

i'm going to start a separate "monthly theme" discussion thread right meow...get your thinking caps on :)
March 4th, 2010
Well done Sarah great idea, i was struggling at the start but the ABC has given 365 a certain focus

... just wait until S ...it could become your day .. images of ......Super, Sarah's Stunning Snap Shots !! ....

ok everyone that's your homework sorted start thinking ...he he
March 4th, 2010
I joined the abc on 'b' and loved the challenge it posed. There have been some hugely difficult times not being able to think of anything, times when I have REALLY stretched the title Lol and one day ( today) when I focused on the weekly theme instead ( unable to combine the two, like some). It really does make you think and even tho i missed a couple of letters i will keep on the theme, until I get stuck lol!
March 4th, 2010
Loving this project. Loving this challenge. Loving getting outside everyday to explore. Loving the new friends I am making and inspiration I am finding here! Thank you to ALL of you!!!
March 5th, 2010
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I agree with everyone. Thank you all for making me believe I can make good photos even without my stolen canon. I' am enjoying so much to participate in this project.
Thanks Sara for the abc project and all your commments to.
Thanks Poliana for introducing me to this wonderfull group!!!!
March 5th, 2010
My thanks as well for so much fun! I love this project and am grateful for the opportunity to participate :!))))
March 5th, 2010
Kudos to Karma Sarah...and every one who models and guides each member of the 365 family. This group should be an example of best practice teaching/coaching/mentoring strategies. The themes (especially) abc like in nature really keep me focused!
March 6th, 2010
I totally agree. Sarah's theme alphabet, along with all of the 365 themes - they are helping me be a better photographer and making my 365 feel like fun, and less of a challenge!

The 365 community is amazing! :o)
March 12th, 2010
I just joined today because of the abc theme...how does that work for me?? Can I back date it or start from here?? aaahhh
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