From the C.London website: "Each year we start out by considering why we’re participating in this project. Whether personal or professional, identifying goals makes the following year more meaningful and intentional. For this month, the prompts are all focused on helping you to identify how to make the most out of the project."
"1. Past experiences with photography. Every participant comes to this challenge at a different stage in their photographic journey. Show us where you are - in whatever manner you prefer."
This is my 3rd year participating in this challenge. I’ve grown a lot in the past year and have found a photographic direction as described on the “About” page of my website. The direction is broad, but so are my interests. I like making photos where the viewer can see things they might have missed the first time.
Take-Out
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f2.8 1/160 71mm equiv ISO 2500
Photographed 1/1/23
"2. Another hobby or passion. One of the best ways to get good at photography is to join it with something else you’re passionate about. Use your other hobbies as inspiration for this photo."
Besides photography, my grandkids, golf and cycling are my three most active hobbies. Since it’s winter in the USA midwest, golf and cycling are on hiatus. These images reflect favorite times which are spent with my granddaughter and grandson.
Early Reader
Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f1.6 1/30 4.2mm (26mm equiv) ISO 640
Photographed 1/4/23
Like Grandfather, Like Grandson
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 1600
Photographed 1/4/23
"3. Artistic fears. A huge hurdle to get over is identifying what scares you about your art. Take this as an opportunity to face one of those fears."
Although more introvert than extrovert, I most enjoy making photos that include people. Even though I’ve been engaged in street photography for almost 12 years, I am still nervous when approaching strangers or making candids with a shorter lens. Over the years I have met many interesting people because of a camera in my hand, so I push through the discomfort and keep at it. I met Joe & Ziggy while scouting out locations for a self-portrait to be used in another 52 week photo challenge. Total strangers. I asked; they obliged.
Man's Best Friend
Sony A7 IV @ f1.4 1/800 85mm ISO 100
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4
Photographed 12/29/22
"4. A main photographic goal for the year. What do you hope to get out of this challenge? Make a photo that illustrates what you hope to achieve photographically in 2023."
Getting better at visual storytelling and more comfortable photographing strangers are ongoing goals. Allowing myself the freedom to be less “documentary” and more abstract in photographing are new goals for 2023.
Even though there was a glass barrier with floating bubbles between me and the restaurant seating area, I felt self-conscious as I made photos through the glass. One guy actually did ask me if I took his photo; I hadn’t. This image represents a more abstract approach than I normally take.
Beyond the Bubbles
Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5 1/160 40mm equiv ISO 2500
Photographed 1/8/23
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