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Ok, starting a few weeks in so it's not so much of a 52 but a 42 and I'll catch up with old weeks when I can...
Themes
Week 1 - Curved - Post #9
Week 2 - Poem / Poetry - Post #3
Week 3 - Chopped - Post #7
Week 4 - Street
Week 5 - Speed
Week 6 - Present
Week 7 - People
Week 8 - Mechanical
Week 9 - Play - Post #15
Week 10 - Chemistry - Post #4
Week 11 - Candid - Post #17
Week 12 - Produce - Post #31
Week 13 - Quad - Post #48
Week 14 - Shoot - Post #60
Week 15 - Single - Post #67
Week 16 - Stare - Post #76
Week 17 - Peace
Week 18 - Indulgence
Week 19 - Reshoot / Ingredients
Week 20 - Stop
Week 21 - Isolation
Week 22 - Quality
Week 23 - Post
Week 24 - Metal
Week 25 - Grunge
Week 26 - Beginnings
Week 27 - Art
Week 28 - Relaxation
Week 29 - Grace
Week 30 - Endings
Week 31 - Electric
Week 32 - Transform
Week 33 - Mobile
Week 34 - Surfaces
Week 35 - Light
Please be as critical as you wish to be, I won't take offence. I prefer open and honest critique of my pictures and if you can tell me what you would do to improve it, perfect. I want to learn, grow and develop as a photographer and honesty, (and this 52 hopefully), is the way I learn...
My rules:
1) New photos will be taken each week specifically for the theme, I may post a few images per theme but if I do I will choose my favourite before I start the next theme.
2) Where possible I will use the least amount of PP as possible. Standard b&w / contrast etc are ok but completely changing the image, unless required by the theme, are a no no. I want to make sure I take the best photo 'in camera' as possible.
3) I will share what I have learned that week and how I might approach it differently next time (or if I had more time)
4) I will limit myself to 1 JOKER during the year.
5) If I miss a week from illness / work / holiday etc I will catch up as soon as possible - I want a complete 52!
6) I will not look at other 52ers shots for the theme until I have posted my shot(s) so if my pictures are the same as someone elses it is purely coincidental
7) I will aim to post my opinions, and be honest, on as many other 52ers threads as possible, without ruining my marriage!
I've decided to also make general notes on what I learn as I learn them so at the end of the year, (or any time I'm feeling low), I can see how far, hopefully, I've come!
Things I've learnt
1) To keep my interest I need to move out my comfort zone and take different pictures
2) I've got a lot to learn about lighting!
3) With still life / posed photos, great shots rarely happen without a lot of preparation and effort
4) I can't wait for the summer and more light after work!
5) I need to really get into the theme, 'just doing' doesn't equal great photos
Themes
Week 1 - Curved - Post #9
Week 2 - Poem / Poetry - Post #3
Week 3 - Chopped - Post #7
Week 4 - Street
Week 5 - Speed
Week 6 - Present
Week 7 - People
Week 8 - Mechanical
Week 9 - Play - Post #15
Week 10 - Chemistry - Post #4
Week 11 - Candid - Post #17
Week 12 - Produce - Post #31
Week 13 - Quad - Post #48
Week 14 - Shoot - Post #60
Week 15 - Single - Post #67
Week 16 - Stare - Post #76
Week 17 - Peace
Week 18 - Indulgence
Week 19 - Reshoot / Ingredients
Week 20 - Stop
Week 21 - Isolation
Week 22 - Quality
Week 23 - Post
Week 24 - Metal
Week 25 - Grunge
Week 26 - Beginnings
Week 27 - Art
Week 28 - Relaxation
Week 29 - Grace
Week 30 - Endings
Week 31 - Electric
Week 32 - Transform
Week 33 - Mobile
Week 34 - Surfaces
Week 35 - Light
Please be as critical as you wish to be, I won't take offence. I prefer open and honest critique of my pictures and if you can tell me what you would do to improve it, perfect. I want to learn, grow and develop as a photographer and honesty, (and this 52 hopefully), is the way I learn...
My rules:
1) New photos will be taken each week specifically for the theme, I may post a few images per theme but if I do I will choose my favourite before I start the next theme.
2) Where possible I will use the least amount of PP as possible. Standard b&w / contrast etc are ok but completely changing the image, unless required by the theme, are a no no. I want to make sure I take the best photo 'in camera' as possible.
3) I will share what I have learned that week and how I might approach it differently next time (or if I had more time)
4) I will limit myself to 1 JOKER during the year.
5) If I miss a week from illness / work / holiday etc I will catch up as soon as possible - I want a complete 52!
6) I will not look at other 52ers shots for the theme until I have posted my shot(s) so if my pictures are the same as someone elses it is purely coincidental
7) I will aim to post my opinions, and be honest, on as many other 52ers threads as possible, without ruining my marriage!
I've decided to also make general notes on what I learn as I learn them so at the end of the year, (or any time I'm feeling low), I can see how far, hopefully, I've come!
Things I've learnt
1) To keep my interest I need to move out my comfort zone and take different pictures
2) I've got a lot to learn about lighting!
3) With still life / posed photos, great shots rarely happen without a lot of preparation and effort
4) I can't wait for the summer and more light after work!
5) I need to really get into the theme, 'just doing' doesn't equal great photos
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