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2010, one photo at a time


I've always been a fan of photographs. I'm no expert - I just point and click, especially when on the move. The photograph above was taken in 2005 during a solo wander on the Glyders. I had just been given my marching orders by my Fiancee, it was Christmas Day, and I was a little upset! I took this picture as I felt very alone at the time.

Pictures are also very powerful when used in the classroom.

Anyway, I've always wanted to take a picture a day, and this year I'm going to give it a go! I have already been taking an image a day of my son, Henry, but it is a private album. I have set up a blog that you can visit here.
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  1. olliebray2 January 2010 at 21:25

    LOL - Ive done that walk under similar similar circumstances! - Goo dluck with the 365 project. OB

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  2. David Rogers3 January 2010 at 08:05

    Thanks Ollie - I'll see how far my patience / attention lasts!

    The Gyder traverse is one of my favorite walks from the Ogwen Valley - especially when you pass Y Garn as the number of people starts to drop off!

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  3. SteveWiilliams4 January 2010 at 20:43

    That photo is amazing! Nice natural composition and a decent bit of photomoderization :)

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  4. David Rogers4 January 2010 at 22:10

    Thank you Steve! It was a bit of a fluke really, but it was what I was trying to achieve.

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  5. SteveWiilliams5 January 2010 at 10:23

    I know you use Flickr but would it be any use trying to convert you to Picasa Web Albums?

    http://www.picasaweb.google.com

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