One year.
365 photos.
10,000 visitors from 118 countries
Over 2000 comments.
For photo #365 in my 365,000 words project, it seemed fitting to make the final image words of appreciation made from the photos that have made up this photoblog over the past 12 months. (If you want to see it more close-up, I've posted a Zoomify version where you can view the 6000+ individual photos.) But I really am thankful for everyone who has been a part of this through comments, exchanges and critiques. Special thanks to Rhys, Jon, Jesse, Sophie, Ruben, Thomas, Eugene, Brad, Klaus, Marcie, Frida, Claus, Laurie, Jim, Dave, Jen, Sean and Alejandra (among others) for providing both regular feedback and inspiration with their own diverse works. I also have to give a special thanks to my wife Eva for putting up with this project/obsession over the past year, even if she doesn't always get it.
Today, however, does not mark the end of 365,000 words. I have every intention to keep going, although I make no promises of a photo every day. It's been a good exercise (even if I have had to raid my archives more than I'd like at times), but I am looking forward to a more measured pace and the luxury of skipping the days where I feel like I haven't got anything I really feel is post-worthy. But I have a few ideas for the photoblog over the coming weeks and months. The (long overdue) redesign debuts today as well, which I think presents a slightly cleaner presentation of the photos that I've been wanting to do for a while.
So thanks again for being a part of the past year and I hope it continues over the next year. (And if you haven't delved much into the archives of the past 12 months, give the Random link a try at the top of the page. You never know what will pop up.)
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And "Thank you" for showing us your work! :-) Claus Petersen @ March 31, 2009
THANK YOU for showing us your images. It has been a daily visit but not for the whole year so I will surely use the random link ;-) Frida @ March 31, 2009
Congrats... and do try to keep it going ;-) one way photo / Mark @ March 31, 2009
What an amazing finish! I'm stunned! :-) Robin @ March 31, 2009
Very cool Jim and congrats - I guess it's a hard discipline !!
& so I wish you a happy new year ;)) JM@somedaysomewhere.net @ March 31, 2009
Congratulations!!! What a great finish!
I am curious to know how you'll feel over the next few days... Withdrawal syndrome or freedom?
Already waiting for the next ones :-) sophie @ March 31, 2009
Nice work. I wish you will rename your blog "730,000 words", at least...
Thanks for those 365,000 first words ;) vincent @ April 1, 2009
Congrats, very well finish here. Looking forward to more from you! Brian Chen @ April 1, 2009
I know... I know... You couldn't have done it without me. I get that all the time... David Barry @ April 1, 2009
And thank you for sharing, wonderfull shot, very unique and cool. Well done, keep them comming. Krims@nline.be @ April 1, 2009
Hey, glad you made it in one piece! Congratulations are very much due. I know I could not have done what you did. I am so pleased to hear that you are carrying on too. Looking foward to the future.
PS. Like the new look too, I've done the same! rhys @ April 1, 2009
Congrats! You made it! It was a great trip.
Thank You for taking us along with you. I'm so glad you will continue the site.
This is a wonderful way to mark this milestone. Amazing work. Laurie @ April 1, 2009
Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration! Lunamania @ April 3, 2009
Congrats on succesful closure of the project. It's been a year with some very interesting and beautyful photos! I can imagine it must feel a bit like a relief too ;-)
Glad you keep on going al be it in a slighly slower tempo, which is alright for me. Asgardr @ April 5, 2009
Outstanding work Jim, keeping this project going! A big congratulations from Sydney! Amazing how time flies. Wishing you all the best and here is to hoping you will be sharing many more of your fine images in the years ahead.
P.S. Hasn't the blog gotten a tweak in colours? I like the grey better than the pitch black Thomas FOlke Andersen @ April 7, 2009
a little bit late, but also congratulations from my side...itīs really interesting to view your work... Sue @ April 12, 2009
Sorry for my late comment Jim. Also congrats for your nice stream over one year. Nice you stay tuned. The final shot is a great bang! Jim, many thanks for your share, it's always a great pleasure to visit your blog. You have a very good photographer eye and a talent to make simple things unique. Wish you the best for you and your family. I hope you understand my untalented english ;-) Klaus @ April 17, 2009
Cool, congrats, well done. Now keep on going, keep up the good work. Detour @ April 24, 2009
Man I've been on a whirlwind tour and have completely neglected everything artistic! I wanted to come back and tell you a huge congratulations on the first year and I look forward to everything upcoming.
Notes
Well, I made it.
One year.
365 photos.
10,000 visitors from 118 countries
Over 2000 comments.
For photo #365 in my 365,000 words project, it seemed fitting to make the final image words of appreciation made from the photos that have made up this photoblog over the past 12 months. (If you want to see it more close-up, I've posted a Zoomify version where you can view the 6000+ individual photos.) But I really am thankful for everyone who has been a part of this through comments, exchanges and critiques. Special thanks to Rhys, Jon, Jesse, Sophie, Ruben, Thomas, Eugene, Brad, Klaus, Marcie, Frida, Claus, Laurie, Jim, Dave, Jen, Sean and Alejandra (among others) for providing both regular feedback and inspiration with their own diverse works. I also have to give a special thanks to my wife Eva for putting up with this project/obsession over the past year, even if she doesn't always get it.
Today, however, does not mark the end of 365,000 words. I have every intention to keep going, although I make no promises of a photo every day. It's been a good exercise (even if I have had to raid my archives more than I'd like at times), but I am looking forward to a more measured pace and the luxury of skipping the days where I feel like I haven't got anything I really feel is post-worthy. But I have a few ideas for the photoblog over the coming weeks and months. The (long overdue) redesign debuts today as well, which I think presents a slightly cleaner presentation of the photos that I've been wanting to do for a while.
So thanks again for being a part of the past year and I hope it continues over the next year. (And if you haven't delved much into the archives of the past 12 months, give the Random link a try at the top of the page. You never know what will pop up.)
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Comments
Claus Petersen @ March 31, 2009
Frida @ March 31, 2009
one way photo / Mark @ March 31, 2009
Robin @ March 31, 2009
& so I wish you a happy new year ;))
JM@somedaysomewhere.net @ March 31, 2009
I am curious to know how you'll feel over the next few days... Withdrawal syndrome or freedom?
Already waiting for the next ones :-)
sophie @ March 31, 2009
Thanks for those 365,000 first words ;)
vincent @ April 1, 2009
Brian Chen @ April 1, 2009
David Barry @ April 1, 2009
Krims@nline.be @ April 1, 2009
PS. Like the new look too, I've done the same!
rhys @ April 1, 2009
Thank You for taking us along with you. I'm so glad you will continue the site.
This is a wonderful way to mark this milestone. Amazing work.
Laurie @ April 1, 2009
Lunamania @ April 3, 2009
Glad you keep on going al be it in a slighly slower tempo, which is alright for me.
Asgardr @ April 5, 2009
P.S. Hasn't the blog gotten a tweak in colours? I like the grey better than the pitch black
Thomas FOlke Andersen @ April 7, 2009
Sue @ April 12, 2009
Klaus @ April 17, 2009
Detour @ April 24, 2009
Jon @ May 4, 2009
Thanks for visiting. I really appreciate your support and comments!