On the birth and apparent death of 52 weeks
I started 52 with the best of intentions. And, technically, I haven’t fallen off the wagon of taking the self-portraits; its getting around to posting them in the 52 format that’s the problem! There’s also the fact that the project has lost a bit of meaning to me. See, the whole point was to force myself to take photos on a constant basis in order to keep my “eye” sharp, to make sure I was seeing creatively as well as literally. I don’t really need 52 for that anymore and, so, I proceed with the photos but not with the original goal in mind. Hence, no new shots labeled as such.
Why do I no longer need the project? Let’s look at two major changes in my life recently: my upgrade from a Blackberry to a Droid phone and the creation of Instagram for said Droid. I know those don’t seem the kind of things that should have such a large impact on a person but we’re talking about an incredibly mobile photographer i.e. I now have a better camera at my ready disposal, the ability to edit on the go, and an instant outlet for my captures. Who needs incentive with all that in the mix?
Anyhoo, yes, time to really get this ball rolling with the help of both. Talk about a PSA! 😉
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