I have been re-assessing my project 365 as of late. My aim for undertaking the project was to improve my technique and further my love for the art. However, I have been struggling lately as I am starting to feel forced in what I do. Taking a good photo, and not just any photo, every single day has the outcome that not every single shot feels inspired because I saw something beautiful, but rather because I HAD to get a shot for my project that day. As a result, I have been not as happy with my photos and it is starting to take away some of the joy of photography for me. Getting a great shot is so immensely satisfying, but HAVING to take a shot and then it not necessarily being all that great it also quite dissatisfying. What I don't want to have happen is to take way the joy and satisfaction I derive from photography by forcing myself to continue with project 365.
I will not give up the project entirely, but I will make some changes. On days that I do happen to take a good shot, I will post it. This means that there will likely be at least one or two per week from the weekend. In this regard, project 365 is turning more into project 52. Also, I do have some beautiful photos in my archive that I wish to share, and they would otherwise not make it onto this blog. So, on days that I don't take a shot worth posting (or don't take a shot at all), I will be posting a photo I have taken in the past.
This way, I am continuing the project as a fusion of what it started out to be, but it also feels more rewarding for myself.
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