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Project 365 Intermission
In case anyone follows this blog for my photos (hey, it’s not that surprising, given that it’s all I post about these days): there will be an intermission during which I will not be posting up photos. The reason for this is that, well, see my previous post. I’ll be taking photos though – even…
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BAP and ting
First up, I apologize for any spelling or grammar errors in this post: I’m writing from my phone, first time I’ve properly used the WordPress app I think. Anyway, first things first: quick summary of the weekend: Friday night – 21 Saturday – dropped Phil off at the station (she was going to Preston to…
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Day 208: Door Handle
Day 208: Door Handle Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Make a photograph that incorporates a circle.” This is the door handle from St Leanord’s at The Hythe in Colchester. The door itself is pretty ancient – there are holes on it dating from the civil war! I don’t know how old this handle…
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Day 207: River Colne
Day 207: River Colne Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot: “Go somewhere you’ve not been to in a while and make a photograph of something that grabs your interest” This was taken from a little nature reserve not far from Castle Park in Colchester. It was a beautiful day today!
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Day 206: Candle
Day 206: Candle Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Convey warmth in a photograph today” Well when I think there’s something very comforting in the winter months when it’s cold and dark outside to have a candle lit. Although it’s not so cold here any more, I still think this gives an impression of…
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Day 205: Piano Hand
Day 205: Piano Hand Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Show your own hand in a photograph today doing something. Reaching, holding, touching, or making a sign.” Well in the photo today, my hand is playing the piano. (To be completely honest, it’s just posing – I couldn’t play and take the photo at…
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Day 204: White Blossom
Day 204: White Blossom Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Make a photograph outdoors without an obvious horizon line.” I’m not sure whether I’ve completely grasped the spirit of this assignment, but I think I’ve got the letter down: it’s taken outside, and there is no obvious horizon line because there isn’t a horizon…
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Day 203: Green Buds
Day 203: Green Buds Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Today’s color is green. Make a photograph dominated by green today.” Another day, another photo related to spring 🙂
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Quick Summary
It’s getting a bit late so a quick summary of the past few days: Friday night: helped out at 21. Saturday: did a bit of shopping in the morning (bought a new lens cleaner and filter for my camera). Then we met up with Simon and Claire for lunch, it was great to see them…
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Day 202: Daffodils
Day 202: Daffodils Originally uploaded by phillsacre Daily Shoot assignment: “Make a photograph today that illustrates the idea of freshness to you.” I’ve been waiting for an excuse to include daffodils in a photo 🙂 I love the fact that the daffs are out now, spring is here! Yay! Daffodils, to me, are a sign…