What an incredible journey the past year has been. I joined 365 to improve my photography and it has certainly done that, and so much more.
My original plan was to not fret over making "art" or good photographs here, but just to use my camera each day and save my good work for flickr and facebook.
That plan lasted under one week. I became friends with some incredibly talented and very friendly people on 365. And I realized I had to be on my game every day here, this was not going to be the place for mediocre photography, as I had chosen friends who were posting really good work. That definitely raised the bar for me and I took it as a matter of pride that I would post nothing but my best work on 365.
The year has been full of fun and stress, of amazement and disappointment, of achievements and failures. But most of all, the community here is incredible. So supportive and friendly. I have learned a great deal, have grown as a photographer and most importantly, have made some great friends here.
I want to thank all my friends, some of whom have stuck with me since the very beginning of my project, while others I have just met here. Your comments and support of my work have kept me going and made me want to come back for more each day here.
The journey shall continue for me as I am having too much fun to quit now. Just at a slightly more relaxed pace for year 2.
The image I have selected for day 365 is the first collage I have posted here and one of the first collages I have ever done. It is my "Greatest Hits" album, my nine most popular images, all of which made PP (and one made top 20 - that was quite the thrill).
CONGRATS on finishing your first year!!!! And I'm glad you will be staying for another year!!! I look forward to seeing more of your shots!! This collage has some stunning photos!! Nicely done! Have fun with your second year, I'll be around to comment :)
Oh, how lovely - and I think I remember just about every one of these!! I'm glad you put the chimney in the middle. . .it has been a pleasure to follow you every step of the way, Danny. Here's to more great work.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS, Danny. Those are super wonderful shots that you shared with us. I feel lucky that I have followed you from the beginning. So glad you are sticking around.
Congrats Danny, it's been a real pleasure following you & I look forward to your 2nd year, love the collage & remember them all, my personal fav of these being the bottom left....love that car :)
Congratulations Danny! This is a super way to mark your 365, they are all such beautiful shots! It's been a joy following your project and I look forward to seeing more of your photos, so glad you're staying on! Fav
Congratulations Danny! We go back a long way, I've admired your work and remember well the Tulum series! Good to see you will still be around in year 2..... I couldn't give up either! Fav......
Congratulations Danny. I have really enjoyed your captures, all the series and I felt like I am on this journey with you. Its nice to share pieces of our lives with people from so many different walks of life in so many different parts of the world. Appreciation of one anothers contributions had opened so much. And you have contributed tremendously. Thank you
Congratulations, Danny on completing Year One. You did a remarkable job putting together this beautiful collage and your whole project was so well organized. A fav!
Love what you wrote and I felt (feel) the same way. Congrats on the magic number.... I have so enjoyed looking at your shots and need to thank you for commenting all the time on mine. So glad you are continuing and good luck with the relaxed second year pace..lol
Faving your collage and your 365 finish....
Hey Danny - WOW... I love ALL of these! You are a very talented photographer and Ive enjoyed all your pictures in the short time I've been here. I'm so glad your sticking around! Many congratulations - a real achievement xxx
Well done! Fantastic collage. This is a good and knowledgeable community and it makes you feel you have to keep up to the mark. Quality, not quantity, that's the hallmark of 365project. Look forward to your car etc. pix in Y2.
Danny, this is a wonderful collage, worthy of the PP and another fav from me. Congratulations on finishing your 365. I have thoroughly enjoyed your project, full of cars, road trips, NYC, social gatherings, your cats and other things important to you so this is the perfect way to finish year 1. This looks like it could be the album cover to a 70s or 80s rock band's greatest hits. Well done my friend.
Congratulations Danny on finishing your project. I have enjoyed following you, your cars, the hilarious story of your dad buying that crazy car, the cats, Veronica's tennis and your nyc and mexico trips. This is a great finish to your year - you have some brilliant shots there. Looking forward to continuing to follow you on your year 2. Thank you, my 365 friend :)
Congrats on reaching the "end" of your project, Danny. I have really enjoyed following your work, and appreciated your comments and support right through my first 365 project.
CONGRATULATIONS Danny!!!!! What a journey! I haven't had the time to be on here lately but I thought it might getting close to the end of your first year, so I'm happy I popped by to check! It has been a privilege to follow your journey and watch your progression this past year. You have a wonderful eye and soul and I have always enjoyed our interactions. It makes me extremely happy to know you will be continuing as I plan on being around (at least for the summer) after I finish my exams next week and it wouldn't be the same without you :)
Congratulations Danny what a beautiful picture to end your year on and congratulations on making it to p.p. ! Glad you are sticking around for year 2, I enjoy seeing your work (and you always leave me such lovely comments !)
It's been a pleasure following you and I've appreciated all of your comments and feedback over the year. Thanks for the inspiration to look at the classic old cars in a new light!
Congratulations on finishing your project Danny. I saw this on the PP so congrats to that too! You have some fabulous photos and I loved reading your summary of your year too. A wonderful collage. Well done
Bravo, Danny!! You did it and this is gorgeous ... I'm so happy that you are staying on. I look forward to seeing your photos. And I hope to be on regularly again once we get moved (in May.) You take "smashing" photos!!
Congratulations on completing your first year, you must feel a great sense of achievement. Just love your greatest hits collage you have done some beautiful work. Good luck in year two.
Somehow I missed this! Congratulations on 1 year! I made it back in March and still haven't done my 'last' shot - silly! These are great shots and lovely in a collage! Fitting that it should make PP too.
fantastic Danny and a great encouragement to us newbies :) wonderful, memorable images of your first year tribute. hats of to you and congratulations! i look forward to your year 2~
Have enjoyed your journey in year one and look toward to the 2nd ... Lovely words and collage !
*forward not toward
I need smaller fingers ir bigger keypad on phone :)
Congrats on your 365th!!!!
very nice
Well done on completing your year here, Danny!!! You definitely have some AWESOME photos...
And I'm very happy you'll still be around!!! I always love coming to see what shot you've loaded each day!!! :) Well done!!! :)
Faving your collage and your 365 finish....