The 365 Challenge - "It's all good!"

"Magnolia Tree Seeds"

What has my experience been so far with the 365 Challenge? And what do we consider our best photo so far?  Madeline Bea of the 365 Challenge has asked all the "365"ers these questions.

One photo every day for a year.  Less than a month, and I feel my observation skills have improved.  I notice shadows more and how they can play into an overall composition, I look up and down more as I walk - the above is a perfect example.  I think about words and how I might be able to capture them with a photo.

Is the above my best photo?  Maybe not.   But it is an example of my viewing the world a bit more closely.  Of capturing the beauty of the moment and saving a bit of it for posterity.

The network of bloggers who share my interests and kindly comment, help keep me motivated.  Visiting their blogs always inspires me to keep trying.  It's all good! ;)

"Magnolia Seeds"

Magnolia Seeds

Walked today on an old road that was once the site of a Revolutionary War Battle.  In a few weeks it is going to be amazingly lovely with the leaves all changing color.  The smell in the air was delicious and the dogs certainly stopped many times to sniff.  I love the magnolia trees when they are in full bloom, but this is the first I have ever seen the red seeds!  This one was way up in the tree and I had no tripod and zoomed in quite tightly and HELD my breath.  Got this one on the third try - not bad for mid day and bright sun.  I cropped it just ever so slightly on the left side. Check out the other awesome closeups at Macro Monday.