How One Photographer Literally Stumbled into Project 365
Today’s Feature Friday photographer is David Abbishaw, also known as _iDavid on twitter and found at funkydunky.net. His story will have you laughing and learning all the way through. Stumbling into a 365 How I got started with Project 365 was quite by accident – literally. I’d been unfortunate enough to badly sprain my ankle whilst out cross country walking and had been told to work from home as I was perceived to be a health and... [Read More...]
Are You a Shadow of Your Former Self… (D164)
… or is your former self a shadow of you? Pause. Think about it. The normal way we hear this phrase is a negative. You’re a shadow of your former self, your glory days, your “thin” days or days in the skinny jeans. What if we turn the saying on it’s head… is your former self a shadow of you? For me, it’s the latter. When I think about myself just 10 years ago, I was in a remarkably different place physically,... [Read More...]
Twitter Tuesday Featuring YOU! (2/9)
I really can’t believe how quickly one week fades into another. Seems like I was just posting Twitter Tuesday and here it is again! So fun each week to see who is still working to improve their photography 300% in one year and post about it on twitter. We’re getting close to 400 photographers who have signed up for tasra365. I’d love to see it reach beyond that as we continue to focus on our creativity and develop the discipline... [Read More...]
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways… (The Husband Project)
Did you notice that my list of five reasons I love my husband was missing from the 51 Reasons Real Women Love Their Husbands article? I left mine off because 51 reasons sounded so much better than 56 reasons. Kinda silly, but I liked the fact that I had exactly 10 women share their reasons for why they loved their husbands… and one wife who just couldn’t resist adding an extra one! Today you get to see my list… kind of. The second... [Read More...]
Carry Your Camera Around — An Obligation or Opportunity
“I’m a photographer, I carry a camera around.” —Jay Maisel So says master photographer Jay Maisel in a candid conversation about photography. His matter-of-fact point about someone who is a photographer always carrying their camera around is refreshing (scroll down to see the interview). When I first started tasra365 and invited other aspiring and professional photographers to join me, one of the most common objections or complaints... [Read More...]
Are You Living a Life You Love?
If the answer is anything but a resounding yes, then you need to join us in the One Month to Live Challenge. It’s never too late to start creating the life you’ve always wanted! Each button will take you to a new day… Get started now! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are You Living a Life You Love?", url: "http://tasramar.com/2010/01/are-you-living-a-life-you-love/" }); Read More →
D34: A Different View
Not all tall buildings in New York hold the promise of glitz and glamour. I would venture to say that the “sky terrace” on this building is vastly different than the one I experienced at the Hudson Hotel in Manhattan. I’ve been challenged by Robert Frank’s willingness to defy the status quo and his intentional pairing of contrasting images to tell a story. As a photographer he did more than capture compelling images, he captured... [Read More...]
D21: Each Drop of Rain
Listen to each drop of rain (listen listen)whispering secrets in vain, (listen listen)Frantically searching for someone to hear their story before they hit ground. Lyrics from Listen to Each Drop of Rain by Evanescence. There are countless songs that mention the rain. This is just one that I was reminded of when I was reviewing images from today. I chose the above image because I like the way each raindrop is separate and seems to be on its own path.... [Read More...]
D19: Are You Ready to Stand Out?
The lessons I’ve been learning from this 365 day photography challenge have been quite unexpected. While I expected to learn more about my camera, exposure, lighting, etc., I didn’t really plan to learn more about myself as a person and photographer. Here are a few things I’ve learned… There are countless examples of standing out in nature that are truly stunning. If you’re willing to stand out, you will get noticed. If... [Read More...]
D11: Get Some Friday Night Action
Today as we remember the events of 9/11, many are reminded of their loyalty and thanks for our country. America. And what’s more American than a little Friday night action at the football game? The homecoming game, no less. In the South, that’s about as American as you can get (so I’m told). I ventured out to my first Southern high school football game tonight with my daughter and was surprised at the crowd spirit. I’d heard... [Read More...]
