365/365
Today. There is only one way I can think of to start off this post and that is with a big "THANK YOU". Project 365 has been a personal project of mine, but photography, like all art, is not possible without an audience. The friends, family, fellow photographers and everyone else that have encouraged and inspired me have made this project possible.
I have had a lot of people ask me what Project 365 is. Project 365 is simply publishing a photograph every day for a year. Project 365 is the best way to improve your photography skills, because it not only forces you to produce a photograph every day, but it forces your work to be constantly critiqued. Project 365 is the marathon of photo projects, and how fitting is it that I have accomplished it while running.
At this point I am not sure what my next project will be if there is one. My plan is to take a break from photography for a while, and wait until I feel the urge to shoot again. Photography is a hobby for me so it is important that I keep it fun.
Today's picture is my first self-portrait! What better way to end project 365 than a picture of me running through Chicago with my camera.
Finding a hobby that you love is a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement, this has been amazing!
ShutterRunner shutterrunnin' through Chicago.
Congratulations, Matty!! I've really enjoyed the portion of your 365 adventure that I was part of, and it was great to see your progression as a photographer. Enjoy your break from shooting, and I look forward to your return!
Congrats Matty and well done! I just wish I had tagged along for more of it! Hope to see more from you soon!
Yay!!! Congratulations!!! I'm soooooo proud of you. This picture is INCREDIBLE AND LUSH! I can't wait to celebrate with you all weekend. You are amazing and your art truly does move me. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.
Ditto what Shane said.
Haha love the balloons! Congrats on completing it. You really have some terrific images!
Thanks to all of you guys! @Jesse glad you like the balloons!
Congrats Matt! What a fantastic accomplishment! I can't wait to for your next project.
Well done Matty! I love the way you ended the project with a self portrait. You are extremely talented and I am looking forward to whatever you do next. <3
Great way to end project 365! Congratulations!
Congrats, now you can rest! :)
Great post Great project! Congratulations. Love the image as well. The balloons are cool. Can you write a little javascript that will allow us to pop them with a mouse click? :-)
Thanks Everyone! @Bob, glad you like the balloons, I thought it was a nice touch. I used a jquery plugin called jSnow. I'll see what I can do about popping them.
Congratulations on this amazing project. You manged to keep us "at the edge of our seats" waiting for the next photo. I wish you all the luck in whatever you do next. I know you'll return to photography once in a while... and I know it will be a blast. Sincerely. Hector Garza aka Munshun.
wow great accomplishment, I really enjoyed your journey....hope to see more, now sit back and have a cold one!
Congratulations, Matty! I've really enjoyed visiting this site, and look forward to seeing many more outstanding images. Don't take too long a break!
Congrats! I started following your blog over the summer... My mom actually told me about it because one of her friends posted your pictures on facebook lol...and she knew I like HDR photography. I had to go back and look through all the previous photos, they're all great!
Thanks everyone! It's been a pleasure posting pictures and receiving all of your feedback. I will post more soon!
Nice work, congrats
I love your work, and have really enjoyed following your photographs! You have a good eye, don't stay away from photography for too long, ok? Good job on sticking with the daily photos, I started out that way this year but I've had to take a bit of a break from the daily postings to my photoblog :(