Darla

My oldest daughter joined 365 this year along with me, and she has pointed out that perfectionism is my enemy. I have been finding it hard to post a photo I just don't love. So far there have been two days this year that I took photos, but didn't love any of them. This was one of them. In the end, the holes in my album bothered me more than posted a so-so photo.

[Rick Schies]

I find that as well. I look at a photo and ask myself, is it appealing to the eye? Is it something people will look at and say, wow, nice one, it captures the eye? I need to work on expanding my field some more, experimenting with other forms and styles

[eyeseeu (deb)]

Laurie, I actually find this an interesting picture.
I'm not a perfectionist because I don't have a top-notch camera. Perhaps one day...

I like the soft pink tones around his face, and the soft blur in the background.

[Laurie Higgins]

@digitalrn I'm finding the same thing, Rick. I want to learn more, but I also just want to show up every day. It's tricky when time is so short.

[Laurie Higgins]

@eyeseeu Thank you, Deb! I'm trying to lose some of the perfectionist stuff and focus on just taking photos and being accountable.

[Paul Myers]

Which is why you can post fillers. Something from the day before or after. Heck, my shot for today is from last month.

[Laurie Higgins]

@webfoot Believe me, I've been tempted! But I'm trying to remain a purist because I'm trying to force myself to take photos every day. Tonight it occurred to me that it's like writing. Sometimes you have to write a lot of shitty drafts, but then one sentence will just shine. I remember the same happened a lot when I was committed to a photo a day. Plus, I'm back here partly under doctor's orders. I was a happier and less anxious person when I forced myself to take time out for photography.