Photography muscles

I joined an online "photo a day" group. The moderator of the group posts a list of daily photography assignments at the end of each month for the following month. I happened upon it at just the right time because I was looking for a daily way to stretch my photography muscle but I can only take so many picture of my ( painfully adorable) kids before their smiles turn into frowns and then tears. From personal experience- hardly anyone likes crying kid photos.

I have loved every single day. I worried that it'd become a chore for me but I really feel myself becoming more artistic and creative each day.  It also ties into what I was talking about before- taking time to savor life instead of rushing through it. And this is one thing that I do every single day that is just for me! Another bonus- the moderator of the group is from Australia and ,with nearly 1600 people in the group, there are daily photos from all over the world showcasing different scenery, foods and cultures.

Nearing the end of my first month, I have gained a lot of new "favorites".

Reflection

Black

Can't/won't life with out

Sky

Most of the daily pictures are snapped with my camera phone and aren't the best quality as far as textbook photography goes ( I'm far from being a text book photographer , even on my best day). My goal for December is to use my DSLR camera and edit the photos by hand. It might be a bit lofty, but I will give it a go!