2019-04-01 My Rainbow 2019

Congratulations to all the other participants and finishers of the rainbow challenge and thanks a million to Mel @m2016 for setting-up this challenge.

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I did the rainbow month before, and I knew, that I will struggle and beeing grumpy also this year. But I had this final picture full of bokeh in mind I wanted to achieve, and just went on, and on, and on,... and lamented and grumbled on my way. (Sorry!) Once I started I could not leave my path, what I often do with my ordinary daily pics. Normally you will never now, what I had in mind, and how far, far away my result is. ;-)

(Only for me)
My rainbow challenge key learnings:

- Also after some experience from former years, it is still far more difficult to get the exact tone, shade of a colour, or colour range to match the calendar, than I thought.
- It took me a lot of time and lots of attempts to get a (the) decent picture, and sometimes even longer to process to hit at least slightly my expectations.
- Sometimes I was not happy with the daily shot, but nevertheless did post it, hoping in the end, this piece would not carry weight. (I did not think I would ever tattoo a banana!)
- I know that I often hide behind a black & white or a food pic, when everything else fails. No hiding this month.
- I learned in the previous years that I’m not a colour person. Again this was far away from my comfort zone. And I'm very happy it is over and I'm FREE again.
- I'm nevertheless pleased how the full month turned out. And I’m thinking of printing it or making postcards.

- Note to myself (I copy this note every year): Never, never ever do it again! Please remind me, if I think of doing it again next year!

What I already knew: you are a great bunch of people out there, and I was glad to get such a lot of motivation and support. Thanks.

[Nova]

It's fabulous M! And I wish I was half as talented as you are with your set-up and processing. I do understand how restricted you can feel about this month (having just finished my first one). But you pulled it off. Well done on this AWESOME calendar!

[Islandgirl]

Wow great job Mona..,...... I have never done this challenge!
After doing the b&w challenge in February I’m not ready for more restrictions!
But maybe next year I will give this challenge a try!

[Wylie]

lovely compilation!

[Margaret Pengelly]

A wonderful piece of work. We'll worth doing something with as a reward for yourself.

[Shanne]

this is so beautiful altogether - so much planning in creating this - amazing result

[☠northy]

This is truly stunning.... really! The end result is totally wall-worthy!!! (And let’s make a pact about next year... I have no idea why I keep torturing myself either🙃 - and my end result is not in the least bit glorious).

[Merrelyn]

You plan has come together beautifully :)

[Issi Bannerman]

Massive fav. These are just spectacular, each and every one, and collectively they are amazing.

[Caterina]

Issi said everything. You are an artist.But we know that already! Fav

[Julie Duncan]

That really turned out BEAUTIFUL!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful rainbow month

[Diana]

This just has to be the most beautiful rainbow calendar Mona! Hard to believe that it was so difficult to fulfil your expectations. Every single shot is a winner, fav!

[Carey Lee]

This is so beautiful! I can see how this would be a very difficult challenge...

[JackieR]

Reckon this may make TT Mona. \love how you've swirled over your wole calandar. It's beautiful

[Kathy A]

This is so beautiful!

[Jacqueline]

This is absolutely stunning Mona, everything comes together so beautiful! Fav

[Joanne Diochon]

This has turned out beautifully and makes a wonderful coherent calendar. I think your decision to give your shots an overall cast of the days colour rather than just photographing an object of that colour has improved this cohesiveness in the final collection. I'm really impressed.

[ChristineL]

Stunning calendar Mona. I've neve evenr attempted it so I'm full of admiration for those who've completed the month and have ended up with such fantastic results!

[Junan Heath]

So Lovely! Big Fav

[Dianne]

Beautiful - fav.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful rainbow calendar, Mona. Each one is beautiful.

[Etienne]

What an amount of work but what a result ! That is professional level artistry. I am also impressed by the fact that obviously, you knew right from the beginning where you wanted to go, and that you have been able to stick to it day after day. You had a very ambitious vision and you have delivered it.

[Shutterbug]

I certainly hope you get reinspired by next year. Your calendar from last year inspired me to try my first rainbow this year. I love the post processing you have done on your overall calendar....another fabulous inspiration.

[judith deacon]

Wow a simply amazing calendar, such a lot of work and forethought went into this month and it has really paid off. Huge FAVE

[Clare Gadsby]

wondrous as always, mona. i have enjoyed every image

[gloria jones]

Super rainbow collage of your great, colorful shots

[Lynne]

Love all of these shots.

[Carole G]

Awesome set of shots. Well worth the pain and perseverance

[Desi]

Totally awesome series. Well done. Fave

[Mallory]

This is just superb. I loved each shot and your calendar is gorgeous. Really enjoyed seeing what you posted each day! So creative.

[Brigette]

Gorgeous Mona
This is partly why I chose to use my holiday photos and some from the back catalogue!!
Beautiful work 😊

[S.Zuzana]

Love it!

[Nadiya Bilovodenko]

My friend !!! It's cosmically beautiful !!!!

[Sheila Winstone]

Wow, this is so beautiful.

[Sharon Lee]

This is magical!

[4rky]

This is so so beautiful!
Thank you for ignoring your "note to self" this year.
And you tattooed a banana!!! :D
(This should definitely go on your CV!)

[Leslie]

Perfection just perfection ......

[Denise Wood]

Stunning Mona :) fav

[Kim]

Fav, fav, fav! I know how much work you put into this and I looked forward to your daily images. The matching rainbow border on the collage is a perfect final touch! Glad that you are now able to relax!

[Tunia McClure]

I'm so glad you explained how you approached this. More complicated than I would have thought -- but isn't most of this photography more complicated than expected?

[Jo]

This shows that you put much thought and effort into each image and it truly paid off - your calendar is fabulous.

[CC Folk]

This rainbow month was a challenge for me and I took mine from regular/daily life. However, with your daily vignettes, you definitely achieved dreamy perfection. Big Fab Fav.

[Jane Pittenger]

Such gorgeous subtle colors, bokeh, magic

[wendy frost]

I have been watching your beautiful Rainbow grow over the month and now I think the colours and images are amazing together as are your previous rainbows I try and learn from you and perhaps one day I might achieve something in your league. BIG FAV.

[bkb in the city]

Well done

[Mel]

Beautiful, as always! Your finished calendars are always a work of art... looking forward to seeing what you come up with for next year ;P

[Kathy]

Congratulations on completing the month. The calendar is as beautiful as the individual shots.

[Mary Siegle]

Amazing!

[Caroline]

Congratulations on a really beautiful Rainbow month.

[Angela]

I've just loved your individual images this month and it makes a stunning collage. Do you feel like sharing any of your techniques? I've said it before but I find your images ethereal and I'd love to have a go myself!

[Mona]

@angelar Hi Angela, thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm gladly help if I can. Please just point out, what picture you would like to have a "behind the scene" information. And if I have some time on my hand on the weekend or so, I will write a description. Meanwhile have a look at this: I made this behind the scene information last year, probably it helps too. https://365project.org/mona65/365/2018-03-09 . Here you can also find a link for the explanation shot and a further link to my website with a step by step guide. BTW, what kind of post processing programm do you use? Or do you have a picture of your own, you would like to pp, where I can help? Just get in touch with me, please!

[Mona]

@northy Ho Northy, thanks for your comment. Yes please lets make a pact, that we are not doing it again. :-) And if I give in I will send you a parcel with Swiss chocolate. Is this a deal? ;-)

[Mona]

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Thank you all so much for your kind comments. You are all so sweet.

[☠northy]

@mona65 deal... i'll send you canadian maple syrup :)

[Caterina]

Thank you Mona, you are so generous!

[Etienne]

@mona65 Thank you for providing the link to your tutorial of last year. Very interesting and useful. It also demonstrates how much dedication and know how are needed to realize a calendar page like this one.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

huge congrats on this making the TT for the week - that calendar is such a work of art!

[CC Folk]

Congratulations on the TT with this beautiful collage (even though it is a thorn in your side and you don't want to do it again). :)

[Taffy]

Congrats on TT -- such a brilliant month of images!

[Michel - Travel Pics]

Very clever.