Monday 31 December 2012

Documenting Delight: day three hundred and sixty six {completed}






Being the last post for 2012 I was planning to write a big reflection on what this project has meant to me. However  the more I thought about it the more I came to the conclusion I don’t think I will fully understand what this project has given me until I put the camera down and live a few days without needing to secure an image to represent our day.

I do know that right now I am happy that I made it to the end (minus the six week gap in the middle) and also relieved that it is over. While I am glad I took a leap, committed to the project and blogged about it, today I am a tad bit excited that tomorrow I will wake up and not need to take a photo. Look, I probably will take a photo, but I don’t have to and that feels oh so good.

So that’s it. Right now I feel happy, excited, relieved and proud. Reflecting and processing it all will come on another day. Today I looked at every image I took in this project and I smiled. That’s all I needed today.

Thank you to my dear family, friends and fellow Documenting Delighters for following along. Your support encouragement, inspiration, advice and thoughtful comments have meant so much to me.

Happy new year lovely ones. xx

*A little slideshow of the year. I would have loved to have select an Australian song to accompany it but I had to go with a Feist track because the kids and I adore this song.
Enjoy.

 

16 comments:

  1. Amber, these are lovely. Thank you for being with me every step of the way! It was such a pleasure to share this year with you.

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    1. Same here Erin! I wouldn't be at the end without lovely people like you and the DD group :)

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  2. Love these photos. Congrats on finishing!

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    1. Thanks Nicole. Happy to see your last photo up today too. x

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  3. Congratulations Amber. It feels really good doesn't it? I hope you will continue in some form after you've had a break - I've loved seeing your pics and reading your blog this year - Sarah from goodytenshoed

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    1. Thanks so much for commenting Sarah! Oh it does! I am going to do Project 52 next year but I won't be blogging the photos. I have plans to scale back my online time in 2013 (yeah I know, everyone says that!)

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  4. Congrats! I am so proud of us all! I am having withdrawals not carrying the camera around - but then I am going to keep going.

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    1. Thank you! It is a strange feeling not having the camera so close by. I'm sure we will get used to it though ;)

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  5. I just watched the slideshow and wow it is stunning. I knew you were a great photographer but seeing the photos together in quick succession is just incredible. Congratulations Amber.

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    1. Julia, that is such a sweet thing to say. Thank you, thank you. I can be a bit critical of my photos but I did feel proud when I pieced them all together. x

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  6. CONGRATS!!!!! you have done amazing things... and an extra thanks from me for inspiring me to partake too. I love this little series - just perfect w the little sign. What a milestone huh - you have done so well, persvered through so much and taken some absolutely amazing photos of your children - they are blessed and we have been too! thanks for sharing this year w us all :) um so.... NO BLOGGING in 2013? boohoo!!

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    1. Thank you my lovely friend. Your words always mean so much to me. I will write more when you post your final post for the project but THANK YOU for the HUGE amount of encouragement you have given me this year. Projects like this can get a little lonely sometimes but you have been with me each and every day on this one and your presence and support has appreciated.

      Look we'll see. If I take some wicked photographs this wee I may feel compelled to share them but at this stage, probably not. Sorry honey! But I will be following your blog, that's for sure!

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  7. Perfect way to end, love these!! It has been a pleasure having you on this journey with me. I can't say thanks enough for all of the inspiration you have provided through your photos - they are always so fresh, bright and energizing. Can't wait to have a look at your video now!

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    1. Thanks Faith for your lovely words. Now, you are the one who inspired me this year! Those beautiful, hilarious and REAL photos you captured of Silas always pushed me to get real, authentic moments with my two. xx

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    2. Whaaaat??? No way! You've just made my day, Amber :-)

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  8. Oh, Amber...I feel the same as Julia about your video - I knew you were a great photographer, but when you see the photos all together in the video, it is obvious that your talent is off the charts. So many special moments, uniquely framed and technically perfect! Have you ever considered trying lifestyle photography for others? You've got an incredible eye for those "real, authentic moments" as you call them.

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