En avance | Moving Forward

November 30, 2016 (335/366)

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney. Thirty days ago, I embraced a new challenge -- eschewing color to focus on composition, light, shadow, and texture. As always, thank you for your encouragement and feedback as I continue to learn and move forward.

Nature's refrain

November 29, 2016 (334/366)

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength...There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” - Rachel Carson

Illuminating

November 28, 2016 (333/366)

“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.” -  Oprah Winfrey

Each year at this time, I start to think about a focus for future photography/blog projects. Do I continue a Project 365 or do I simply post photos and musings when I have something interesting to share? Surely quality is better than quantity, but I do learn something from even the most rudimentary shots. Do I insist on posting a photo that I took today or do I designate a photo that fits the date, a theme, my mood, etc. -- whether it was taken today or not? Somedays the inspiration and the vision just don't sync. Do I experiment with color themes or continue series like the French Fridays? After all, I will have lots of new pictures when I return from my trip to Paris in a few months! There are so many considerations. In 2015, I started with a grand plan that only lasted through January. This year, I gave myself the freedom to break my own rules, but I still posted something everyday.

In searching for possible photos for this black and white November, I revisited several of my favorite travel photos that were never featured in my Project 365. Maybe next year, I should feature an occasional "Where in the World?" post. Any guesses where this picture was taken?

Medley

November 27, 2016 (332/366)

I'm walking Piper and in my head, I'm singing a Van Morrison medley: "In the misty morning fog..." / "...into the mystic..."