"If you want to reach your goals and fulfill your potential, become intentional about your personal growth. It WILL change your life." ~Jim Rohn Have you ever wanted to get better at something? Maybe you can sew a button back on your shirt, but you'd really like to master something worthy of Project Runway. Perhaps you can scramble eggs, but you'd love to whip up a complete gourmet meal to serve at your dinner table. Yeah....same here. I want to get better at lots of things, but one thing is high on my list. For me it's picture-takin' (shocker, right?). Anyway, over the last several years, I have immersed myself in all things photography-related....books, online classes, blogs...you name it, but I find that my photography still hasn't changed very much. See, while I've been learning plenty of new things, I haven't put those new ideas into practice, and one thing I know for sure....practice is key. So, I've decided that 2016 is going to the year I push myself out of my comfort zone. I've going to try to shoot in various locations, dealing with lighting situations that aren't always my favorite, using the lenses that frustrate me the most.....every.single.day. Literally! Practicing every single day! I'd like to claim I came up with the concept, but alas I did not. Many, many photographers do this in an effort for self-growth. Some choose to do a "Project 52" (a photo every week). Others dive into a full-blown "Project 365", taking a photo every single day of the year (this year it's actually 366 days. Hello Leap Year!), and I've always thought it was a really cool concept, but one I was afraid to try for fear of not staying committed to the exercise. Well, this year, I'm doing it.... ...in fact, I've just completed January, and I'd like to share my first 31 images with you. Well, according to when you visit the link, you'll probably see some of February, too, since I add to the collection every day. Here's the link: http://dtrphotography.weebly.com/project-366 (Each page only holds about 10 pictures, so be sure and click on the "previous" link at the left-hand bottom of the page to go backwards and see the other images in the collection.) In just one month's time, I already feel more comfortable in certain shooting situations (which is a really great feeling!), but I think even more importantly, it's quickly become a personal daily practice in being present, being attentive to the world around me, and being grateful for everything I see through my lens. I have a feeling that this new undertaking is not only going to strengthen my photography skills, but my gratitude mindset as well! "Every day we live is a priceless gift of God, loaded with possibilities to learn something new, to gain fresh insights." ~Dale Evans Rogers Wanna' get better at something? This is your year. Push yourself. Become intentional. Get ready to experience growth! You may just gain more growth than you even imagined!
Until next time, ~D
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AuthorHi! I'm Dot. I refuse to succumb to the "empty nest syndrome"! So, this is my journal.....my photo album.....my attempt to enjoy the next chapter of my life as it unfolds. Welcome to The Roomy Nest! Archives
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