YAYYYY!!! I’M DONE!!!
After lunch today, I went into my Norwegian Dawn stateroom and thought, “What is today’s photo prompt?” Then I SMILED as I realized I no longer have photo prompts to guide my days. What a relief!
Oh, yes! I have learned so much and am so very very happy I attempted and completed this challenge.
I am equally happy that it’s now over.
What have I learned?
So much!
- I’ve learned that I’m better at taking photos of smaller focused items rather than big sweeping views.
- I’ve learned that using depth of field can sometimes add to a photo and other times acts more like a crutch or distraction.
- I’ve learned how much texture and interest can be added to a photo when using Black & White rather than Color.
- I’ve learned how difficult capturing moving subjects – children, animals – can be in comparison to stationary objects.
- I’ve learned that photos without captions can often tell a full story.
- I’ve learned that writing about a photo can, at times, build upon a story.
- I’ve learned what lenses lend themselves to better or more creative images.
- I’ve learned how to use my camera in a variety of settings.
- I’ve learned that I LOVE photography.
- I’ve learned that even though my skills have improved, I have so much more to learn!!!
What’s next?
After I return home, I think I’ll pick a monthly theme. Each month, I’ll post based on that theme. It may be one photo. It may be many. Who knows?
Flexibility and balance. That’s what I’m excited for in 2025!
Note: For an introduction to and explanation of this challenge, please see this post.
The Year in Review
Just gorgeous photos, Lisa. So much beauty!
Thanks so much, Naomi! 😘
Well done Lisa on your succesful completion of your challenge. The photos are great and your learning exeriences are inspirational.
Very sweet, Carole. Thank you!
Lisa, I’m really glad you enjoyed your photo challenge. Your photography has often made me smile, take a deep breath, and/or intrigued me. I love the creativity you’ve shown in your choices of what subject or detail to concentrate on. I’m glad you enjoy it so much and look forward to seeing many more shots as your skills continue to improve. Happy new year to you as you embark on another adventure!
Love,
Judi
Thanks, Judi! I am pleased with how much I have learned – and cognizant of how much more there is to know.
Taffi is always willing to model for you!
She’s such a cute model, too!
Lisa, I’m glad you made it through that year long challenge and gained those insights! I’m most fond of February and December. Happy New Year.
Frank, it was a challenge! And feels so good to have accomplished that goal.
Hm…you like transportation the most! Bike and boat…sounds like some trip planning!
Happy New Year to you, too.
Got a little chuckle from “I’ve learned how difficult capturing moving subjects – children, animals – can be in comparison to stationary objects” …thinking about Sheila or Emmett darting about while you try to photograph them 😂. What a cool challenge and congrats on seeing it all the way through!! ❤️
Thanks, Kait! Photographing Emmett or Sheila while maintaining focus can be quite difficult. And, of course, they’re two of my favorite subjects. ❤️