Four Seasons by if1

Four Seasons

365 - Hard to believe, but here I am at the end of a fascinating year on 365 Project. I started the year with a new camera, and wanted to learn how to use it, and I have, but I've discovered so much more too - collages, HDR and tiltshift are technical examples, but I've discovered a whole world of new subjects too, and rediscovered much about the city where I live. I've also enjoyed the company of many different fellow photographers along the way, and I've received almost 4700 comments from over 250 different people. Thank you all for your kind and generous comments, they have been much appreciated and have helped me along the way. Without such support and encouragement it would have been impossible to complete the year.

So to my final shot of the year, with a look back over the four seasons.

Top left is from summer near High Wycombe - http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-07-01

Top right is autumn in the Homestead Park in York - http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-11-21

Bottom left is winter beside the River Ouse north-west of York - http://365project.org/if1/365/2013-01-19

Bottom right is a new shot which shows spring flowers in the Museum Gardens, in the centre of York.

I've really enjoyed this year, with it's ups and downs, new discoveries and challenges. It's a great year to look back on, but it's time to move forward again. I'll outline tomorrow what I will be doing over the next twelve months
Congratulations on year one! - awesome achievement ... What a fab collage , great idea ... Look forward to tomorrow
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations Ian! This is a wonderful way to end your 365 journey. I love the collage, each shot wonderful in it's own way. I've enjoyed following you and all of your encouragement along the way. I'm not far behind, I think that I have about 2 weeks left.
March 5th, 2013  
Beautiful shots, I have so enjoyed your photography and your input.
March 5th, 2013  
It's beautiful Ian!!! FAV!!! And a big congratulations on finishing your 365!!! I do hope we'll be seeing more of your work!!!! :)
March 5th, 2013  
Bob
Congratulations Ian. Your photos have been very professional and your descriptions have been excellent. I'll be watching your work in the future.
March 5th, 2013  
Well done for completing the year ... Great way to end it, lovely collage. Glad it sounds like you are going to carry on!
March 5th, 2013  
What a lovely way to mark the end of your first year. Hope you'll continue?
March 5th, 2013  
Beautiful 365th post Ian. Pleased you are going to continue for another year
March 5th, 2013  
You just need some Vivaldi playing in the background...
March 5th, 2013  
Jen
great shots. I like how you got all four seasons in a nice collage.
March 5th, 2013  
Nice collage
March 5th, 2013  
Beautiful collage. You certainly learned how to use your camera!
March 5th, 2013  
Well said. I've enjoyed your photography and hope you continue.
March 5th, 2013  
stunning collage
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations Ian! I can't wait to see what you get up to next :-)
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations, Ian. I am just getting back into 365 harness and have a backlog because of holidays. With many others I, too, hope you will stay with the project and do a second wonderful year.
March 5th, 2013  
Well done for completing the year, Ian - and I'm so glad you seem to be planning to continue. It's been great following you, and I look forward to more!
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations Ian on completing your first year. may I say I'm happy to read that you decided to stay on..so just continue by adding to the last picture and the next one then will be 366, etc. at this time I lalso like to thank you for adding me to your friends list and that I enjoyed your wonderful pictures and narratives.
March 5th, 2013  
Nat
Congratulations and finishnf and what a collage to finish up with!
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations!!! and a super shot to complete the year! It really is a tremendous achievement. Glad you plan on staying around.
March 5th, 2013  
A beautiful collage to end the 365 series. It was nice to watch them and I did like to know you . Congrats , 365 times.
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations. Good collage
March 5th, 2013  
Lee
Well done on completing your 365! Hopefully you will carry on so I can continue to enjoy viewing your photos.
March 5th, 2013  
Many congratulations Ian - a real achievement, and am glad you've enjoyed it. This collage is a great way to end the year. I'll look forward to reading what comes next!
March 5th, 2013  
Many many congratulations on completing your 365. This is a fantastic collage. Hopefully you will carry on - you were my very first follower when I started and I've really appreciated all your comments
March 5th, 2013  
Congratulations Ian and so glad that you are staying on as I really enjoy your photos
March 6th, 2013  
Congratulations, Ian, on completing your 365! Well done! Hope you decide to stay with the 365 ... I would miss seeing your shots. Very nice seasonal collage!
March 6th, 2013  
Fantastic, Ian. Well done on completing your 365. Respect.
March 6th, 2013  
I enjoyed following you very much when I was still doing my project. I particularly enjoyed all your pictures of my hometown, York, and all the fascinating history you provided with your shots. Congratulations on an inspiring project. I would really recommend Blurb if you want to make a book of it.
March 6th, 2013  
Congratulations Ian! What a year you've had, with stunning shots enlightening us with all matters York. Thank you! And looking forward to what you come up with next.
March 7th, 2013  
Congratulations, Ian...and collage is wonderful.
March 7th, 2013  
@alisonp

Thank you Alison,it's been fun sharing some of the journey with you.
March 7th, 2013  
@tara11

Thank you Tara, it's been quite a challenge! Are you planning to continue after you complete your first year?
March 7th, 2013  
@fullcircle

Thank you Cindy - I hope you like my new idea for the next year too!
March 7th, 2013  
@monkeykid

Thank you Therese, nice to have shared part of the journey with you! I do hope you will take a look at our new family project.
March 7th, 2013  
@bobhuegel

Thank you Bob, I've enjoyed your work too. I do hope you will take a look at our new family project.
March 7th, 2013  
@gillg

Thank you Gill - I would really miss this if I didn't continue in some way, but I think it can be a bit stressful having to post every day!
March 7th, 2013  
@busylady

Thank you Judith - I've really enjoyed your work. I would miss this if I didn't carry on in some way, but daily is a bit of a struggle!
March 7th, 2013  
@purplehaze12

Thank you Hazel, its been an interesting year. I hope you enjoy the new approach for the next year!
March 7th, 2013  
@will_wooderson

Thank you, the Vivaldi can be arranged!
March 7th, 2013  
@marshmallows

Thank you Jen - it was a bit of a struggle to find a nice sunny day summer shot after all the rain and bad weather last summer!
March 7th, 2013  
@lellie

Thank you Lesley, glad you like it
March 7th, 2013  
@witchyjacq

Thank you Jacqui, I certainly feel that I made some progress, although there is still much to master!
March 7th, 2013  
@brianl

Thank you Brian - I hope you like the idea for the new project.
March 7th, 2013  
@suelaubscher

Thank you Sue, glad you like it.
March 7th, 2013  
@shweetheart

Thank you Helen - I hope you like the idea of the new family project.
March 7th, 2013  
@chessington

Thank you Shirley, its been fun but a big challenge too. I would miss this if I didn't carry on in some way, but daily is a bit of a struggle!
March 7th, 2013  
@janturnbull

Thank you Janet, it's been good to share part of the journey together. I would miss this if I didn't carry on in some way, but daily is a bit of a struggle! - I hope you like the idea of the new family project.
March 7th, 2013  
@bruni

Thank you Bruni - It is a challenge posting every day, hence the reason for the new family project. I do hope you will take a look at it.
March 7th, 2013  
@natr

Thank you Nat, glad you like it.
March 7th, 2013  
@ruthmouch

Thank you Ruth - I've really enjoyed your insights into life in Beirut. I hope you like the idea of our new family project and that you will have a look at it.
March 7th, 2013  
@pyrrhula

Thank you Pyrrhula, it has been very interesting following your project too. I hope you will have a look at our new family project too ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06)
March 7th, 2013  
@chris17

Thank you Christine, glad you like it - I hope you will like the new project too!
March 7th, 2013  
@gamelee

Thank you Lee, I've enjoyed your photos too. It will be interesting to see where our new family project leads!
March 7th, 2013  
@dolphin

Thank you Molly, I've enjoyed looking at your photos too. I hope you will take a look at our new family project. ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06)
March 7th, 2013  
@malc

Thank you Malc, it's been good to share part of the challenge together, and your comments on my project have encouraged me to the end! I'm pleased you are following our new family project, we have followed in return.
March 7th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity

Thank you Brian - I would miss this if I didn't carry on in some way, but daily is a bit of a struggle. I hope you will take a look at our family project ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06).
March 7th, 2013  
@cathieg

Thank you Cathie for your encouragement along the way. I'm pleased you are following our new family project, we are following you in return.
March 7th, 2013  
@isleofmanlandscapes

Thank you Colin, it's been fun but a real challenge too! Thank you for your shots of the beautiful Isle of Man - it's brought back some great memories for me. I hope you will take a look at our new family project. ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06).
March 7th, 2013  
@louisefrance

Thank you Louise, I appreciate all your encouraging comments along the way. The book of the project is an interesting idea - I will have to look into it. I hope you will take a look at our new family project ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06). Perhaps you and your dad and husband could try a family project? - it would be nice to see more of your wonderful shots of Scotland
March 7th, 2013  
@frida

Thank you Frida, I've enjoyed your project very much too. Looking forward to seeing your comments on our new family project.
March 7th, 2013  
@vesna0210

Thank you Vesna, I've enjoyed your colourful photos and have appreciated your comments too. I hope you will take a look at our new family project ( http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-06). You will be completing your project in a few days - are you planning to carry on for a second year?
March 7th, 2013  
great shot ,congrats ,I have sooooo enjoyed your photos and hope to view many more!!
March 8th, 2013  
CONGRATS!
Hope you decide to continue.
March 12th, 2013  
@brillomick

Thank you Mickey, it's been a fascinating year! - my latest shots are on our family project - http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-11
March 12th, 2013  
@helixconcepts

Thank you Laura, it's been quite a challenge but great fun! We are now doing a family project, so my latest photos are on there - http://365project.org/fishers/365/2013-03-11
March 12th, 2013  
That's a great idea! I'll check it out.
April 29th, 2013  
@helixconcepts

Thank you Laura - we look forward to hearing from you on our family project!
April 29th, 2013  
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