I started posting an image a day on chromasia on February 5th this year, and other than a couple of days when I didn't get my act together and eight days of guest entries when we moved house, I've just about met my aims.
During that time chromasia seems to have become quite popular (my daily traffic is now about the same as I received in the whole of February, which never ceases to amaze me), but the really great thing about chromasia though is that people continue to visit, to comment, to advise, and occasionally tell me where I've gone wrong (more constructive critique please!!) – and that's what makes it worthwhile. I think I've improved a bit since February 5th, and some of that improvement is down to practice, but a lot of it stems from the constructive dialogue I have with you all and the time and effort you expend in discussing and commenting on my work. Thank you.
On which note: I hope you all have a wonderful 2005 and that you'll all be here again this time next year :-)
Oh, and in the absence of a totally stunning shot with which to end the year I thought this one was quite fitting (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere at least):
'Don't Think' about it being cold outside. 'Don't Think' about the rain or the hail or the snow. 'Don't Think' about all the other things you should be doing instead of taking photographs. Just 'Shoot'!!!! :-)
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8.33pm on 28/12/04
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Thanks for a great year David, and on your success. Hope 2005 brings on bigger and better things for you.
comment byGarth at 11:24 PM (GMT) on 31 December, 2004
Happy New Year David!
comment byThinh at 11:24 PM (GMT) on 31 December, 2004
That's exactly the message I needed to get me outside to take some photos. Over here in Calgary we've been having -20 to -30 degree weather with about 30cm of snow on the ground as well. It's not the nicest of weather out to be shooting, but I'll try to make the most if it...before my fingers fall off that is....
Anyways, wishing you and your family the best in the new year. Cheers to 2005!
comment byfredrik at 11:53 PM (GMT) on 31 December, 2004
happy new year! all the best to you and your family:)
comment byTristan.NET at 12:35 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
reminds me of the Lomo motto.
comment byAegir at 01:05 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Yeah, just been out taking pics of the end of year stuff. Trying not to think about all the couples determinedly canoodling all around me on the breakwater at Brighton Marina. ;]
comment byjames m at 01:24 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
" ‘Don’t Think’ ..... Just ‘Shoot’!!!! :-) " might have to take your advice for 2005 and see what i come up with.
and all the best for 2005 Dave ....
comment byCarlos at 01:54 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Great message. Happy 2005, David. Your wife (or is that your oldest?) adds a nice balance to the composition. Did you direct her to press her back up agains the glass?
comment byshapeless at 04:45 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
HAPPY 2005! keep up the good work you've been doing since 5th feb ;-)
comment by :-) at 07:01 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Happy 005.
comment byJerome at 08:57 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Hey, I recognize that wave! :)
comment byPhilB at 09:03 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Happy New Year Dave - here's to a great 2005! ; )
comment by opa pettson at 10:16 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Best wishes for you and your family. May the light be with you!
comment by peterv at 10:58 AM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Great shot. Like the reflections
A Happy New Year to you and your family, Dave.
comment by David at 12:12 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Man you just cheer up my day! (every day).. good shot and thanks for the art and perspective that you bring to the world. All the best in 2005 :))
comment byfraxinus at 12:21 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Dave, following the dramatic rise of your characteristic curve was an enjoyable part of 2004 and I look forward to future developments :-)
Have a great 2005!
comment byIan J at 12:34 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR as well Dave. Hope 2005 brings even more cool photos on your site!
comment byevernever at 01:39 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
This shot is just awesome. Somewhat looks like one of those cool Canon adverts. (just a bit)
Happy New Year 2005, and thanks for helping to foster a greater interest in photography.
comment by kalinka at 06:19 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Not to be negative, but I bet it's awfully
hard to "just shoot" while holding a 20D
outside a subway train with one arm...!
HNY, in any case.
comment by Adriana at 07:30 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Happy New year from Mexico to you and your lovely family :)
comment bydjn1 at 10:33 PM (GMT) on 1 January, 2005
Thanks everyone :-)
comment bymark at 05:06 PM (GMT) on 3 January, 2005
i can't tell what this photo is of...is it an actual photo you took of someone, or is it a photo of a billboard or picture on a wall?
comment byblinking8s at 08:59 PM (GMT) on 3 January, 2005
I did an entire photo session in my class on signs and adverts. A lot of the worked looked similar to this except for it was film. SO naturally I like it.
comment by maltese at 06:47 PM (GMT) on 5 January, 2005
Buen culo.
comment by kate at 04:25 AM (GMT) on 9 January, 2005
a bit late to comment, but what i like most are the two curves beginning at her shoulders decending to her waistline, mirroring the curved line at her shoulder level on the plexi behind her and, the leg position perfectly mirroring the black line "tower" to the right of her right shouler. also, having pressed my back against the plexi like this in frigid weather while waiting for the "el", it feels real, there is emotion in her stance, resolute, and the gloved hand appears partially bandaged, almost like a boxer's. all juxtaposed with the whimsical advert to the right. nothing less than brilliant. ;0
I started posting an image a day on chromasia on February 5th this year, and other than a couple of days when I didn't get my act together and eight days of guest entries when we moved house, I've just about met my aims.
During that time chromasia seems to have become quite popular (my daily traffic is now about the same as I received in the whole of February, which never ceases to amaze me), but the really great thing about chromasia though is that people continue to visit, to comment, to advise, and occasionally tell me where I've gone wrong (more constructive critique please!!) – and that's what makes it worthwhile. I think I've improved a bit since February 5th, and some of that improvement is down to practice, but a lot of it stems from the constructive dialogue I have with you all and the time and effort you expend in discussing and commenting on my work. Thank you.
On which note: I hope you all have a wonderful 2005 and that you'll all be here again this time next year :-)
Oh, and in the absence of a totally stunning shot with which to end the year I thought this one was quite fitting (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere at least):
'Don't Think' about it being cold outside. 'Don't Think' about the rain or the hail or the snow. 'Don't Think' about all the other things you should be doing instead of taking photographs. Just 'Shoot'!!!! :-)
camera
lens
focal length
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
flash
image quality
RAW converter
cropped?
Canon 20D
EF 17-40 f/4L USM
40mm (64mm equiv.)
f/13.0
30s
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
100
no
RAW
C1 Pro
no
I like the composition- very clean and neat shot. =)
Thanks for a great year David, and on your success. Hope 2005 brings on bigger and better things for you.
Happy New Year David!
That's exactly the message I needed to get me outside to take some photos. Over here in Calgary we've been having -20 to -30 degree weather with about 30cm of snow on the ground as well. It's not the nicest of weather out to be shooting, but I'll try to make the most if it...before my fingers fall off that is....
Anyways, wishing you and your family the best in the new year. Cheers to 2005!
happy new year! all the best to you and your family:)
reminds me of the Lomo motto.
Yeah, just been out taking pics of the end of year stuff. Trying not to think about all the couples determinedly canoodling all around me on the breakwater at Brighton Marina. ;]
" ‘Don’t Think’ ..... Just ‘Shoot’!!!! :-) " might have to take your advice for 2005 and see what i come up with.
and all the best for 2005 Dave ....
Happy new year David!
Best wishes,
Great message. Happy 2005, David. Your wife (or is that your oldest?) adds a nice balance to the composition. Did you direct her to press her back up agains the glass?
HAPPY 2005! keep up the good work you've been doing since 5th feb ;-)
Happy 005.
Hey, I recognize that wave! :)
Happy New Year Dave - here's to a great 2005! ; )
Best wishes for you and your family. May the light be with you!
Great shot. Like the reflections
A Happy New Year to you and your family, Dave.
Man you just cheer up my day! (every day).. good shot and thanks for the art and perspective that you bring to the world. All the best in 2005 :))
Dave, following the dramatic rise of your characteristic curve was an enjoyable part of 2004 and I look forward to future developments :-)
Have a great 2005!
HAPPY NEW YEAR as well Dave. Hope 2005 brings even more cool photos on your site!
This shot is just awesome. Somewhat looks like one of those cool Canon adverts. (just a bit)
Happy New Year 2005, and thanks for helping to foster a greater interest in photography.
Not to be negative, but I bet it's awfully
hard to "just shoot" while holding a 20D
outside a subway train with one arm...!
HNY, in any case.
Happy New year from Mexico to you and your lovely family :)
Thanks everyone :-)
i can't tell what this photo is of...is it an actual photo you took of someone, or is it a photo of a billboard or picture on a wall?
I did an entire photo session in my class on signs and adverts. A lot of the worked looked similar to this except for it was film. SO naturally I like it.
Buen culo.
a bit late to comment, but what i like most are the two curves beginning at her shoulders decending to her waistline, mirroring the curved line at her shoulder level on the plexi behind her and, the leg position perfectly mirroring the black line "tower" to the right of her right shouler. also, having pressed my back against the plexi like this in frigid weather while waiting for the "el", it feels real, there is emotion in her stance, resolute, and the gloved hand appears partially bandaged, almost like a boxer's. all juxtaposed with the whimsical advert to the right. nothing less than brilliant. ;0