Day #365 by peterdegraaff

Day #365

...on the cliffs at Windang Island photographing the sunset at the end of a day with Olympus PEN.

After much, much longer than a year have finally reached #365. Have really enjoyed all the friendships I have made, skills I have developed and support of the 365 community as the photographs I have taken improved. It has been a highlight for me that photos I have taken have appeared on the popular pages and Weekly Top 20. Working with film has been exciting and rekindled a passion within me. The last six months have been particularly difficult for me, so 365 has provided welcome positivity. There are many friends who comment regularly and I really appreciate your visits, support and kind words.

At the moment am sitting in the international departure lounge at Sydney Airport waiting for a flight to Bali where Melody and I will have a few weeks holiday. No I'm not on the cliffs at Windsng Island but their is always a lag with film. Unbelievably, it may seem, I have packed five cameras - four of which are film. They are ready and loaded. Film lives!

Over the next fortnight, apologies in advance if I don't get around to visit as much, but will try and post and will be continuing on 365. Many thanks and warm regards to all.

Pentax MZ-60
Sigma Zoom 28-90mm 1:3.5-5.6
Ilford Pan F Plus 50ASA
Yay! I'm glad you'll be continuing! Congrats on finishing 365 photos!!
May 7th, 2012  
Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Great B&W and selfie!
May 7th, 2012  
Also congratulations on your 365th shot!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on this wonderful achievement and the many shots that you have taken that have inspired me. Good to hear that you will be continuing and have a good break in Bali but I now you will never be too far away from a camera.
May 7th, 2012  
So glad you'll be continuing. Your work is very inspiring.
May 7th, 2012  
Rob
Congrats on 365 shots! I too am glad that your continuing! Have a wonderful holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
eva
Congratulations on your first 365 (which seems weird to write since your counter is on 699!). Hope you have a lovely holiday - and post lots of photos from there. Glad that you are continuing!
May 7th, 2012  
yes ......Congratulations........this portrait. shot is very very fantastic....
May 7th, 2012  
Wonderful attachment Peter...and aren't you the cutie pie. ;)
May 7th, 2012  
watch out for that rare May Cyclone. One has formed in Indonesia and looks like making for a windy wet time for the archipelago.

Oh and congrats.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on reaching 365! I have only been following you for the past 4 months or so but have been constantly amazed by your beautiful photos. You've given ME something to aspire to! Have a wonderful holiday. I look forward to seeing what you bring back with you from those 5 cameras!
May 7th, 2012  
Nice one fella, I know I'm not much of a commentard but you are one of my fav 365'ers. Enjoy the holiday dude, film forever :)
May 7th, 2012  
Forgot to ask if TJ is along on this Holiday.??
May 7th, 2012  
congrats on finishing your first 365 project Peter and I look forward to your next 365. I have loved your amazing pics and really appreciate your comments and support of my photos as well. Hope you have a great holiday, can't wait to see what photos you take while you are there :)
May 7th, 2012  
Great achievement on reaching 365. Look forward to your shots of Bali. We are heading there in July.
May 7th, 2012  
Fantastic image, Peter... congratulations on completing 365!!! Your work has been a joy to follow. I'm looking forward to seeing what you capture in Bali as I used to live there for many years. Have a wonderful vacation!
May 7th, 2012  
Very nice way to end your 365... with a film selfie! LOVE. Hope you have an awesome holiday and I giggled at 5 cameras! However, I was not surprised by this either, not from you. I love your passion and I love your shots and look forward to your next 365!!!
May 7th, 2012  
WELL DONE!! enjoy your holiday :)
May 7th, 2012  
Excellent shot Peter, congrats!
May 7th, 2012  
Love your selfie! Enjoy your vacation!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter!! Love this image of you and the black and white is awesome! Hope you have a wonderful trip and can't wait to see you photographs of your travels! It has bee so great following you and your amazing shots!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter - I love your photos and your contribution to this project. Enjoy your vacation and I too can't wait to see the pics!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations!! Great selfie!
I really enjoy your inspiring photography.
Enjoy your holiday!!
May 7th, 2012  
We've all seen the commercial side of Bali so I'm very much looking forward to seeing your version of it. Have a wonderful time. I only discovered you a couple of months back and am now so glad I did.
May 7th, 2012  
WOW fabulous shot - enjoy your holiday. Totally in awe of your work.
May 7th, 2012  
congradulations Peter enjoy your holiday and am looking forward to all the shots you will return with
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on all your acheivements here. Brilliant selfie for your 365. Have heaps of fun & relaxation on your holiday
May 7th, 2012  
Brilliant reflective selfie Peter! Very Very Well Done on your 365...!! I'm so glad it took you a while or I might never have seen your superb photographs. Have a wonderful holiday, can't wait to see it when you get back.
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on 365! I'm glad that you intend carrying on the good work. I haven't been taking part in the project for very long but always enjoy seeing the results of your creations with the camera. Thank you and enjoy your holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
Warmest congratulations Peter. Your work inspires me, and has given me a more critical eye in relation to colour and composition. I'm glad that you are continuing. Enjoy Bali.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on completing your project! Awesome selfie for your 365th. (Why so serious? 8D ) Your photographs are amazing. I am looking forward to seeing more of your work. Do have a fabulous, safe and memorable holiday in Bali!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter! You're a great sourco of inspiration for me: everytime I look at one of your pictures I realize there's something new to learn. Hope to see more of your pictures in the future. Enjoy your holidays!!
May 7th, 2012  
congratulations Peter! well done in getting to 365! glad you're staying, have a good holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
Nan
Congratulations on completing your 365 Peter and it is great that you will continue as your wonderful photography is an inspiration to me and lots of other people in this project. Have an enjoyable holiday and we will look forward to seeing some of your work from that holiday later.
May 7th, 2012  
Wow! Congrats on your 365th! Your work is amazing and inspiring, Peter! I'm glad you'll be sticking around! Have a great trip!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter on a great 365 folio. Stoked to see that you are staying on, after a break in a Bali Beach Chair..... lucky bugger...... ~:)
May 7th, 2012  
Bep
Congrats and have a good break!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter, on your 365th Photo,wishing you happy & safe travels have fun.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations! I may be a bad commenter from time to time but I always enjoy looking at your photos. Enjoy the time out in Bali!
May 7th, 2012  
CONGRATULATIONS, Peter. It has been a pleasure for me to view your beautiful pictures and hope to continue doing so for much longer. Have a great time on your holiday. This selfie is incredible.
May 7th, 2012  
What a great selfie to finish with. Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to more of your incredible images!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on reaching 365! Have fun on your holiday and great selfie!!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats Peter! Your photos are amazing and I have enjoyed seeing them. Thanks you for showing us a part of the world that many of us may never get to see. Have a wonderful holiday! Fantastic selfie!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats, Peter.
Geniet van je vakantie!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats Peter! Hope you have a wonderful break and looking forward to seeing all your images when you get back!
May 7th, 2012  
Many congratulations and enjoy your holiday - glad you're continuing seeing as I've only just discovered you!
May 7th, 2012  
Have a great break Peter...will try to see you when you get back
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on your completion! Glad to hear you are continuing, your photos are such an inspiration! Enjoy your vacation and I look forward to seeing Bali from your POV! That is someplace I hope to visit one day!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on finishing & enjoy your holiday, look forward to seeing your shots on your return :)
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter. Gorgeous picture- have a fantastic time in Bali.
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on 365! Glad you'll be sticking around! Enjoy your time on Bali!
May 7th, 2012  
I only just found you so I'm glad your staying on! Congrats on the 365 and enjoy your holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations..you made it..you deserve a nice holiday. so here are my wishes for you and Melody to have a wonderful vacation in Bali.
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on 365 Peter. Your work is beautiful and inspiring. Have a nice holiday.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations- excellent selfie. Enjoy your holiday.
May 7th, 2012  
congratulations peter. your photographs are divine and so inspiring. Can't wait to see your next 365. :-)
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on getting to the great mark of 365. Have an awesome trip. Great selfie!
May 7th, 2012  
Aww Peter, Congrats on reaching 365, wonderful selfie!.....why do i feel as if a good freind is leaving! : [ Enjoy your vacation & i look forward to seeing your work in the future! : ]
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter on reaching 365! I have enjoyed following you so much. You are an amazing photographer and so happy you'll be returning from time to time. Enjoy your holiday and many blessings to you and Melody.
May 7th, 2012  
Your photography is brilliant and inspirational Peter. Love you work. Have a fantastic holiday !!
May 7th, 2012  
Muchas felicidades Peter! Congrats on delighting my eyes with your amazing pictures:) Glad you keep posting and have a greta time in Bali!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on all your wonderful work. Have fun in Bali and I look forward to seeing the next 365.
May 7th, 2012  
Wonderful selfie, and congrats on 365! It's been so wonderful getting to know you through your photos, and I look forward to seeing more. Enjoy your trip!
May 7th, 2012  
good for you on 365.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulation Peter! It's such a pleasure to follow you & your film shots have motivated me to explore film deeper :) Have a fabulous time in Bali!
May 7th, 2012  
Love this shot of you Peter! It is an honor to count you as one of my friends on 365! You have a great talent and I am enriched by your examples! Bon Voyage and congratulations!
May 7th, 2012  
This is a great selfie. Love it in black and white. Congrats on 365. I haven't been around that long but following you and seeing your pics has been so inspiring. Keep posting. Can't wait to see more.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter. A great selfie; be looking forward to some more great photos.
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on achieving 365. I'm very glad you are continuing. You have inspired me and I personally would hate to lose that inspiration. Have a wonderful vacation. Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
May 7th, 2012  
congrats on 365 - it is a tough road at times. I hope you and Melody have a wonderful trip and I look forward to seeing the shots
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on finishing Peter. I look forward to seeing your photos and enjoy them enormously. Am delighted that you are continuing.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on finishing your project, Peter! Glad to read that you'll be staying on!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats! Enjoy your time on Bali!! Look forward to seeing your posts when you return!
May 7th, 2012  
Have a wonderful time and safe travels. Thank you for all of your fork and enthusiasm on the Dupain challenge! I really enjoyed it!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on completing your project - glad to hear you are continuing. Enjoy your holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations!
enjoy your vacations!
a hug :)
May 7th, 2012  
great selfie! love the b&w and the scenario, shows your passion
May 7th, 2012  
Hullo Peter - good to see you:) Congratulations on 365!! It's been such a pleasure following your beautiful work and I can't WAIT to see what you bring back from Bali!!!
May 7th, 2012  
Pam
Congratulations Peter!! I have enjoyed your photography so very much! You inspire me! I am thrilled you will continue on. I hope you have a wonderful time in Bali! I can't wait to see your film shots when you return. Fabulous selfie:)
May 7th, 2012  
Although I only got to follow you recently Peter, your photos have been an inspiration and made me even more eager to visit Down Under next year.
May 7th, 2012  
I am glad to hear that after a holiday, you will be returning. I always admire your photos & your comments are always complimentary & encouraging.
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on completing your 365! Glad you'll be returning - your images are an inspiration!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter. Lovely selfie. I hope the next 6 months are more fun for you
May 7th, 2012  
Peter, I feel like you are my friend! Congrats and have a wonderful time off with your wife. Thanks for all of your amazingly beautiful photos. You are an inspiration to me. Sorry for getting all gushy!!
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats on the 365'th shot they have all been great,have a wonderful holiday in bali
May 7th, 2012  
A great big congratulations to you Peter for finishing! You are a mighty wonderful photographer with some beautiful work to prove it! I am happy you will continue with the rest of us! This is a fantastic selfie! Hugs to you! Wishing you and Melody a great holiday, too!
May 7th, 2012  
Well done on reaching 365.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on finishing your first year! Enjoy your holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
congratulations on making the 365 - it's not easy - especially towards the end as I'm beginning to find. I've much enjoyed your photos and appreciated your comments on mine - thanks Peter!
May 7th, 2012  
congrats peter, your 365 has been exceptional
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations! It sounds as if you intend to continue which is fantastic news. Have a fantastic and deserved holiday and I, along with many others I'm sure, look forward to all the images you take whilst there xx
May 7th, 2012  
Have a great Holiday!
May 7th, 2012  
Lovely selfie Peter, have a great holiday. congrats on 365, long may it continue though, I love your work, its inspirational : )
May 7th, 2012  
Great selfie and Congratulations on reaching 365, your photos are beautiful very inspirational!!!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations on reaching your 365,so pleased you're carrying on.Look forward to seeing more super shots.Have a super holiday!!
May 7th, 2012  
well done for getting there, have a super holiday and i look forward to you post :)
May 7th, 2012  
Congrats! Glad to hear that you will be continuing.
May 7th, 2012  
Take care, peter and enjoy your vacation!
May 7th, 2012  
congrats with your 365! well done! it's a joy to follow you! hope to see you soon back here, and a beautiful selfie!
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations! You know you'll take photos in Bali! How could you not! I am glad you are continuing as well. Have a great vacation.
May 7th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter. I'm so glad you will continue to post your gorgeous pictures. You are a wonderful photographer.
May 7th, 2012  
congrats on #365! i hope you and Melody have a fabulous vacation!!
May 7th, 2012  
WOO HOO!! Congrats! Please tell me you're going to continue...
May 7th, 2012  
Oh yes, now that I've read your entire comment, I see that you will be continuing. Excellent!!
May 7th, 2012  
Well done on 365, have a great break!
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations, Peter! You have inspired me, you have helped and supported me, and been extremely kind to me. For all of that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Take care, Peter. Enjoy this trip with your beautiful wife ... relax and take a "zillion" great photos. You're one of the best on here, Peter. And love your handsome "selfie!" See you soon. :)
May 8th, 2012  
Congrats on finishing 365 and I 'm happy to hear you will be continuing here. :-)
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter !! Look forward to seeing your next 365.
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations! i look forward to your future posts!
May 8th, 2012  
Congrats on 365! When I first started reading your post I thought you were saying farewell and I am SO glad you weren't! I just love looking at all your wonderful photos!
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations on a massive job well done, Peter! I've enjoyed looking at your spectacular photos and receiving your comments - always so supportive! Enjoy Bali - hope you take lots of photos and post them after a bit of R&R!
May 8th, 2012  
What a great photo of you, Peter. Congratulations to you on 365 photos. I have enjoyed your photos and only have the regret that I run out of time constantly to view and comment on photos, let alone post my own. Have a great trip to Bali and I look forward to seeing your photos from there. So glad you are staying on here.
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations with your 365 days Peter - You were the first person I followed when I joined this project and I must say I always enjoy your uploads - you most certainly are a very talented photographer and I am glad that you stay on! Looking forward to the next 365! Regards Francois
May 8th, 2012  
Wonderful selfie Peter. Enjoy your vacation and we'll be waiting for your return and your wonderful shots.
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations and great image.
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations Peter! Have a wonderful holiday and looking forward to seeing more of your photos when you come back. :-)
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations. And great portrait!
May 8th, 2012  
dear peter - you are an amazing talent to be seen - i can't thank YOU enough for ALL your support!!! - i hope your life quiets down for you and your family - hard times are NOT easy! this is a beautiful portrait of of - i want to fav it - so such emotion - i will save a place for you until you get back - you will be missed by all! please come back to us - until then.......
May 8th, 2012  
Congrats - have a beautiful , relaxing catch up with yourself!
May 8th, 2012  
Wonderful 365th picture Peter - I can't believe the time has gone that quickly - always in awe of your work - brilliant! So glad you will be continuing, and I really hope you have a wonderful couple of weeks in Bali...hope you've taken hundreds of rolls of film!! COngratulations my firend, enjoy your rest
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations and celebrations - safe travels - have fun ;) Looking forward to your postings, whenever that may be.
May 8th, 2012  
Lyn
Such a wonderful self-portrait! Congratulations on reaching 365 and for all the gifts you've offered up to us here. . .may you come back to us refreshed and knowing that you'll be sorely missed in the time you're away! Enjoy every minute. . .
May 8th, 2012  
Cogratulations on the finish! Have a wonderful trip - can't wait to see the pictures!
May 8th, 2012  
Congrats Peter....Wonderful portrait! Have enjoyed your photography immensely. Happy you are off on this wonderful trip and so glad you are going to stick around!
May 8th, 2012  
Oh look you sneaked in your 365 while we were away. Many congratulations. What an amazing portfolio you have. A great achievement.
May 8th, 2012  
Congratulations and awesome that you are continuing! Enjoy your holiday!
May 8th, 2012  
Congrats and enjoy your holidays !
May 9th, 2012  
Great selfie! FAv. Congrats on 365 and I will look forward to more of your photos!
May 9th, 2012  
This is a fabulous way to end your first year, Peter! You have inspired me so much since I've met you. Your photos are so exceptional and I've learned alot from you. I hope you and Melody have a most wonderous holiday. I'm so glad you are sticking around here. I can't wait to see your photos of Bali! Safe travel.
May 9th, 2012  
Congratulations on reaching 365 ...great selfie - l was in Bali last year ...lovely place - enjoy your break!!
May 9th, 2012  
Hurrah! ....and yes, 365 should be considered a legitimate therapy.... http://widowsvoice-sslf.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/uncommon-therapy.html
May 9th, 2012  
Peter, I really like this b&w of you. This would be great for your profile pic. I love the natural look in this shot. Many congratulations on completing your first round, it is such a pleasure to see your photos and I am so glad that you are sticking around!
Thank you for your continual support on my pics too. You are an inspiration in the 365 community :)"
May 9th, 2012  
Congrats for your accomplishment on 365. Wonderful selfie..... I just want to thanks you so much for your comments on my shots, I always read your comments first because they mean so much to me because they come from such a fantastic photographer, YOU. I always look for your shots first and know there will be one on the PP, they give me inspiration. Thank you.
May 9th, 2012  
Congratulations, Peter. You are a huge asset to 365 and your photos are a daily source of inspiration and wonder to all of us here. I hope you and Melody are having a grand time. Looking forward to more of your masterpieces. Excellent selfie.
May 9th, 2012  
Congratulations on finishing 365, Peter! Your photography is amazing and I love looking at your photos. Have a great time in Bali. Looking forward to seeing the photos you take there!
May 10th, 2012  
Congratulations on your first 365 project! :-) So gald to hear you are continuing. I enjoy learning from you and so adore your work.
May 10th, 2012  
Congrats Peter!!!!!!
May 10th, 2012  
phew!!! so glad you are continuing with 365, would have really missed your incredible photos and your incredible eye. Enjoy your holidays
May 10th, 2012  
Ok Peter, I've stepped a little into the dark side and picked up an Olympus OM-2 with a variety of lenses for a song! I haven't shot with it yet, but I gotta tell you, I am already in love with it's light meter. I will be pushing a roll through it soon. I think this will be the beginning of a great friendship, as long as she gets along with my Canons and Nikons :)
May 13th, 2012  
@grizzlysghost Woooohoo. Cant wait to see results.
May 13th, 2012  
I've gotten a bit behind so missed this when you posted it, but wanted to congratulate you for completing your first 365! You are a true inspiration Peter and such a talented photographer! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
May 14th, 2012  
Congrats on your first 365 day. I'm glad that you're going to continue! Wish you wonderful holidays with Melody. (Five cameras? Hahaha...)
May 14th, 2012  
Congrats on 365 Your photos are quite amazing and they are so enjoyable. Have a great holiday, have been away and just looking back and catching up with your photos, you have some beautiful holiday ones already.
May 16th, 2012  
Excellent selfi, I just tried my first one today and posted it and i must say it is a lot harder than I ever imagined!
June 6th, 2012  
Peter, I must say I look forward to your photos! They are incredible! Congratulations on #365! Can't wait to see the next 365! Hope you and Melody have a fabulous vacation! We expect photos!
June 12th, 2012  
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