Final post. Dawn over the upper harbour from the Onehunga side.This blog is complete for now, holding the daily postings for a whole year. There will be no more reports or photographs in this series. Thank you for following, and thanks to those who called by regularly, the comments were of special value.
On reflection it has been positive and enlightening. The benefits are obvious to me and more may yet appear. I have lived in this area for nearly forty years and because of this exploration, I have discovered places I had no idea existed and organizations I hadn’t heard about. I have talked with active conservationists, cycle enthusiasts, bird watchers, ramblers and everyday people who regularly use this area. I have also enjoyed looking at the water itself and the change of colours and textures it goes through depending on the weather. A side benefit has been the need to get out and about, always looking for an opportunity to get an interesting photo. The car has been very useful.
Benefits:
A stock of photos of my local area, which I can develop with different art media.
Improved knowledge of my area’s geography, history, archeology, birdlife and vegetation.
Managing to maintain my interest in the project for a whole year and keeping a daily record on my blog.
I bought a new camera and through regular use I have slowly built up an understanding of the basic features.
7 comments:
I feel a little sadness and melancholy that there will be no more. Don't you think not doing any more will leave a hole, or were you tired of doing it?
I need to draw back a little and consider, maybe another photo essay may take it's place, you never know. I am starting to fancy gates and doors. Thanks for your support during this past year.
Hillary, I have followed your blog this year with joy and amazement. I have admired your tenacity and commitment to this project, as you explore and publish photos of your "back yard". You have boldly ventured out in sunshine and in rain; in the heat and the sleet, to capture some wonderful scenes that you should be proud of. I have particularly delighted in the development of your 'eye' since you bought the new camera. Well done my friend - thanks for sharing your images and thoughts, and give yourself a huge pat on the back. Di
Love you.
Diane, you speak as if you know, and with humour! I have kept going sometimes because of the encouragement of people (like you) and they should take a pat on the back too. Thanks too for the positive criticism, it helped.
Ian, dreadful if the camera journey ended here after only touching the surface. Sad if it were to fade into disuse, forgotten. I will have to fix that somehow. An expert on my side helps.
and i love you too!
Post a Comment