day 366 - beyond the horizon.. - a photo on Flickriver

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For as long as I can remember, I've had people tell me I was missing out on life because I was looking at it thru the viewfinder.. they simply did'nt get it.. the big picture... if only they knew.. what you can see.. when you really pay attention.. when you take the time.. when you zoom in and create everlasting memories.. you truly see the world in a whole new light ! and now.. thanks to flickr.. I have the chance to share that vision with amazing people who really understand what it's all about...

I started the 365days project a couple of days after getting a brand new point'n'shoot for christmas.. I was in love with that cam and the possibilities it suddenly gave me.. I always loved photography and practically had a camera with me all the time.. but now.. it was different.. as if I could finally express myself without any bounderies... And then I bought a SLR camera, a tripod, a remote and I'm buying myself a 50mm f1.4 in a couple of days ! I don't even know how I stumbled onto the 365 group.. but I'm sooo glad I did ! I really enjoyed doing this project and I'm very proud of what I've accomplished and for the fact that I haven't missed a single day ! Sure, some days were more difficult then others, but it forced me to get my camera out, no matter what, and for that I'm really thankful. My shots did not always represent my real mood, because frankly 2008 was not my best year, but I think I stayed true to myself and it helped me deal with all sort of emotions..

I met some of the most interesting and amazing people thanks to this project.. who inspired, moved and challenged me.. every single day... They made me laugh, cry, smile and left me in awe.. I had goosebumps so many times.. I can't even begin to tell you ! I feel really lucky and blessed to have crossed paths with all my contacts and others who share the same passion. And now.. I'll have more time to just lurke around ! ;)

Of course I can't stay away from here for too long.. :)
I will not start another 365days of me.. well.. not now anyway.. but I will continue shooting and posting as often as I can... I just can't stop.. I'm addicted... :)
I still have my son's 365 to deal with.. and I recently joined a couple of cool groups that are sure to sparkle my creativity whenever I feel the need ! Check them out if you like:

www.flickr.com/groups/971756@N21/ 2009: A Year in Pictures
www.flickr.com/groups/365_2009/ 365:2009
www.flickr.com/groups/365x2009/ 365x2009
www.flickr.com/groups/whysobluepandabear/ 52 Weeks

I'll come up with some random statistics a little later.. on another shot...

until then.. take care.. and Happy New Year !

love,
Ann
xx

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Taken on: December 31, 2008

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Sets appears in: • Interestingness • 366 days (2008)

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Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT, f/18.0, 1/500 sec, 45mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

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