Oh the sweet relief of reaching the end. Project 365 is completed. I have captured a photo of almost every day this year. Although I did cheat on August 22nd, but I figure the cat looks the same every day, so it doesn't matter.
It hasn't made me a better photographer. Actually, sometimes I really resented having to pick up my camera and take a shot for the day and some of the photos are plain ugly. But there are also moments of sweetness captured that would otherwise have escaped. And I'm bizarrely proud of having seen the whole thing through (fourth time of trying).
So most unexpectedly, on the cusp of the New Year, I find myself contemplating carrying on. Perhaps I will. In some form at least.
This project - 'from where I stand' looks interesting....
Wishing you a Happy New Year and that you achieve everything you set out to.
Ohmyword that is absolutely fabulous! I tried to do something similar a few years ago (but only made it to March - boo!) But after seeing your 365 project in it's totality, I'm inspired and encouraged to pick up my camera again... Happy new year to you and thank you so much for your gorgeous blog and the pleasure it brings. X
Posted by: marianne | 31 December 2011 at 15:31
Congratulations! You should be proud! I've only tried once and never quite made it...I loved watching your pummelvision version. Happy new year to you Ali!
Posted by: lina | 31 December 2011 at 15:43
gorgeous!!
you ought to put them on CDs and keep them safe. Like a time capsule.
Posted by: Monica | 31 December 2011 at 16:03
Ooh! And hurrah, you did it!! I was just saying I thought I might give this a go, and up popped your post with 365 Domesticali photos Pummelvisioned. Love it! I'm definitely inspired to try. Crumbs, just realised that means I start tomorrow! Wish me luck :D
Posted by: Annie | 31 December 2011 at 16:54
Well done! I've never got past day five! I've just read about Project 52, one themed photo a week, on Life With My 3 Boybarians. I'm thinking of joining in that one as I reckon I have a higher chance of completing it! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Anita at Bishty | 31 December 2011 at 17:00
woo hoo! i only got 3/4 of the way through... a couple of years ago. i think i might try for a 52 (or is it 54 this year? weird) project. one good shot each week.
Posted by: kirsten | 31 December 2011 at 17:37
I love these glimpses into your life — lots of yummy food, great flowers and lovely boys.
A very happy 2012 to you!!
Posted by: Concha | 31 December 2011 at 18:14
That's wonderful!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: blackbird | 31 December 2011 at 18:17
Many congratulations! I think achieving a 365 is a totally admirable thing. That 'From Where I Stand' group looks really interesting. I am an admin of '112 in 2012' if you fancy the challenge of trying to achieve shots for every one of 112 prescribed subjects. It's here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1843711@N21/ Most of the members were involved in the '111 in 2011' Group, and are a great crowd.
Anyway, I hope you and yours have a wonderful 2012. Take care. x
Posted by: Kitty | 31 December 2011 at 19:32
Congratulations on your achievement! I'm attempting to do this in 2012, hope I can manage it.
Posted by: KarenV | 31 December 2011 at 19:45
Fabulous photos and very inspiring.
Gap toothed boys are lovely.
Thank you.
Posted by: Claire | 31 December 2011 at 21:49
Fabulous video...so many great shots!
All the best for 2012!!!
Posted by: Sew Create It - Jane | 31 December 2011 at 22:07
I did a 365 photo a day a couple of years back in the hope that it would make me a better photographer too... but as with you I had the resentment and some ugly shots!! Still, it's something to look back on years later... Remember to back up!!
Posted by: Emily | 31 December 2011 at 22:26
totally mesmorizing, watching your year flitter along, a mini cinematic insight into your year. wonderful x
Posted by: driftwood | 31 December 2011 at 22:50
Love it! You can almost see the boys grow as you watch. Congratulations on making it right to the end - especially those days when you were not well - it will be a treasure trove when you look back.
Happy New Year to you all!
Posted by: Alice C | 31 December 2011 at 22:58
Spectacular, Ali. I am really impressed.
Wishing you and yours a most wonderful new year.
Posted by: Lynn | 01 January 2012 at 04:45
Good for you, Ali! And a very happy and healthy new year.
Posted by: Ginnie | 01 January 2012 at 05:03
Oh that was wonderful. I especially love the photos that mark a day when we spent time together making or chatting. A happy happy New year to you.
Posted by: Emma (silverpebble) | 01 January 2012 at 09:37
I am stunned by that video, it is amazing! Clever you.
Posted by: Toffeeapple | 01 January 2012 at 14:44
It is hard to remember to take a picture everyday but what a special record of a year it makes.
Hope 2012 is good to you.xx
Posted by: French Knots | 01 January 2012 at 14:44
congrats on finishing, ali! every new year i think i'll stop and then i don't. hope 2012 is the best yet for you.
Posted by: erin | 01 January 2012 at 17:55
Well done! I am amazed by how well you've done at this; I wouldn't have managed to take anywhere near as many pictures.
Posted by: LauraVW | 01 January 2012 at 18:31
Well done, you. Have a great 2012.
Posted by: Megan | 01 January 2012 at 22:23
Happy New Year and Congratulations on a truly fabulous project '365'. Your photos were lovely to watch and it has inspired me to do something similar, though can't be a full 365 this year as already the 3rd, might try just weekends instead for a first attempt. Anyway, well done and I look forward to seeing your 2012 photos on your blog.
All the best for 2012 Fleur xx
Posted by: Fleur Cotton | 03 January 2012 at 13:26
Just watched your completed 365 project and loved it - there is something rather amazing about seeing a year encapsulated in a photograph for every day. Well done. You should carry on, maybe allow yourself the odd lapse, and it will probably become second nature. I'm quite tempted now too!
Posted by: Charlotte | 04 January 2012 at 14:02
That was mesmerising, and I'm inspired to have a go again at project365.
Happy new year to you and your family Ali!
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Posted by: suse | 07 January 2012 at 10:25