Project 365 - Day Eleven

Like almost every girl on the planet I quite like flowers. My all time favorite flower would have to be the day lily. They're so delicate and have the most beautiful smell. If I could afford it I would buy myself a bunch every day and scatter them around my house.

But that's somewhat impractical so instead I thought I'd take a photo of one. I always find it awfully sad when they die. Happily a photo will last longer. I just love it that something as simple as a flower has the ability to bring so much joy.

Image taken 05 December 2010

Today's blind item is super easy to figure out... In fact it's barely a blind item. I just really like this picture for some reason so I thought I'd add it in. So bright, so white, so much detail. What do you think?

Have yourself a fantastic Sunday!

Project 365 - Day Four

I just noticed that all my photos so far have all been macro. Obviously I'm really enjoying using my new lens. But I'm going to try and change it up a bit. I'd hate for my project to turn boring and stale before the first week is over!

The thing I love about macro photography? It has the ability to make the most every day item look stunning. Today I wandered around my home and found a little bit of beauty.

Image taken 28th November 2010

Today's blind item comes from my room. What do you think it is?

Have you got any suggestions of what I should photograph next?

I hope you have a wonderful week and manage to find the beauty in every single day no matter what's going on in your world.

Project 365 - Day Three

Have you ever had one of those days where you simply need some chocolate? Well day three turned into one of those days for me. Luckily I had the new Magnum Temptation Chocolate ice cream in my freezer ready to come to the rescue.

This ice cream is wonderful brownie, white chocolate bits and dark chocolate bits. All covered in a beautiful thick coating of even more chocolate. My day got a little better after I had consumed it. It was heavenly and it deserved it's own picture...

Image taken 27 November 2010

Simply scrumptious!!!

For today's blind item I'll even give you a clue... It works to keep you safe. So go on have a guess and tell me what this is?:

Have a great night!

Project 365 - Day Two

Last night I went to a friend's house for the evening. Aren't friends fantastic? We talked about my Europe trip (a lovely trip down memory lane), shared what was happening in our worlds, considered Christmas gifts (eeepp!!), and discussed all things photography.

I talked about my project 365 and set about taking a few shots around her home. Side note: in all the blog I've read regarding the 365 project that all suggest having your camera with you at all times. So I've taken to bringing my backpack with me wherever I go - a bit of a pain but worth it I'm sure.

Anyway the shot I decided to use was of some of her jewelery - a darling little key placed on top of a sparkling left pendent. I think it turned out okay. What do you think?

Taken 26th November 2010

The things I've discovered about my new macro lens so far (a Tamron 90mm) are: a) when you have it set to auto-focus it can take quite a while to find its focus point - not such a big deal as most macro photography uses manual focus anyway and b) when set to manual focusing the focus ring is extremely touchy - the slightest movement can throw the whole thing off. But I've only had this lens for about two weeks so here's hoping that after much practice I get better at it. It certainly produces some wonderfully clear, sharp, crisp images when I put my mind to it!

Here's today's blind item... Can you tell me what it is?
I hope your Saturday is sensational!

Project 365 - Day One

I started my 365 photography project yesterday. Woohoo!! I was planning to post yesterday but life and such got in the way.

Day one was spent in my brother's backyard practicing setting up my new tent (more on that later). After erecting my text I wandered around the yard with my beautiful macro lens (and camera of course!) in tow. I found this wonderful little snail in my explorations. It was so little but my macro lens made it look so big! I found it pretty amazing that it's body can fold into itself and fit into such a little shell. It's kind of marvelous isn't it?

While I was there my brother came up with an awesome idea for my project 365. He suggested I shoot a blind item as well. So that's what I'm going to do - not every day but at least a few times a week. And here's the BEST bit!! You can guess what it is. Yahoo for audience participation!! Just put your guesses in the comment section and I'll let you know who guessed correctly in my next post. I may ever offer prizes from time to time (only for really really really hard ones!)

So tell me - what do you think these are?

Thanks for playing!