2007, what a year, better than some, not a patch on others... How was yours? Did you do what you wanted to do? Is there anything you'd change? Did you waste it....
2007 saw me getting back into photography in a big'ish way... you can see some of my stuff here
I bought myself a "pro" flickr account and started my own little threesixtyfive it's going strong, we're about to layout our first book... I have managed to not change jobs, which I should have two years ago... But, I didn't. I am going to buy a suit and get a new job and finish stuff... Infact, i've just shared my "new years resolution" with you all... "Finish Stuff"
I want desperately to be better at photography, I'd love to sell something but i'd really like to have a purpose for what I shoot... Like, i'd love to shoot for a charity or something like that... I have a little self project in mind, I've learned that I can't rely on others, they have stuff to do and are as busy as me. Go it alone... Time to make something for myself and be proud of it, not wait for others to wander along with me... You know why I want people to be involved in stuff I do? I think it's so if it goes bad, we can all share the "badness" and, equally, well.. no, if I were to be honest, that's it... I hate the thought of failing, but, in a way I sort of already have.
So, 2008... 2008 is going to be THE year... you know, the year where one sorts his head, sorts his job, sorts his personal life, sorts his ambitions... etc etc et-flamin'-cetera... and, in addition to my "new years resolution" of "finishing things" I have to complete this... ugh...
Trouble... "Feels like every time I get back on my feet, she come around and knock me down again" Ray LaMontagne.... [buggered if I know how he was saved by a WOMAN....]
I started 2007 shooting with a Canon powershot pro 1.. It was ok, just slow... I traded it in for a DSLR 30D which I still use today, infact, I need to do my threesixtyfive.
My wish list for 2008 is as follows... Well, urm, a 1Ds mkIII and, maybe a new lens or two...
We, Who are we? I really am going to have to stop listening to Ray LaMontagne... :)
We moved offices in June, from here to here [no stalking please] this is my new desk...
Well, I don't really have much to tell you... Have a good new years eve, don't drink too much, Mum, happy new year [it's already gone midnight there] flickr friends, happy new year! dps friends, happy new year... real friends... see you tonight... other real friends, see you early 2009
Remember this... "If today feels bad, tomorrow will be better"
Sime
And with that, 2007 comes to a close
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Photography takes time to get better and you're already better than you were a year ago. Another year from now and you will still want to be better but know you've come a long way.
Stop being so hard on yourself, but never stop wanting to achieve more and you'll go so far. Happy New Year and hope you achieve things in little steps and are beyond happy with each one you take.
I would like one of those suits also, that is hilarious.
And.. and.. um.. does that mean you are planning to move back to Australia in 2009?!
Hah, maybe then I can become one of your 'real' friends ay? :)
Nice quote at the bottom I'm going to have to remember that one.
oh and happy new year Sime.
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