So, I've got this Tumblr that I've been updating since the turn of the year. I bought myself a new camera in December (a Fujifilm XE-1) and set about with high intentions to photograph something new and upload it every day. This soon turned into a general commitment to uploading 'something' every day. Simply speaking, I didn't have the time or opportunity to get out there and get something new EVERYDAY. It's just not practical.
There are a few rules that exist with the blog and points that have developed as I've gone, now roughly 1/3 into the project. These being -
- I decided to stick to a 5x4 crop throughout. I often use this crop and it's a favourite, though Duncan's 16x9 landscapes are something I intend to explore at some point
- Editing has been almost exclusively done on the fly via iPad. Using the Apple Camera connection kit, I can plug my camera directly to the iPad and use the excellent selection of editing apps to get the photos looking as I'd like. Even if I'm shooting in RAW.
- While they aren't strictly chronologically true, I try not to have anything too jarring. Things like snow shots when it's clear and sunny out are a no-no
All said, it's been a fun project so far and, most importantly, it has got me out and about with my camera. It goes everywhere with me now - a clear result of having something smaller and lighter than my SLR.