Friday, December 24, 2010

...last entry for 2010

Well this will be my last 'practise post'.  I am pretty happy with 365's look and have had some constructive feedback.  I am glad I had a trial run because it was a bit trickier than I thought it would be. I am also a bit more aware of the discipline needed to do a 365 blog.

 I thought it might be a good idea to get one more photo for 2010...maybe 'happy' people in funny Christmas hats...family groups enjoying Christmas Eve....the Christmas tree ....the lights. There is lots  happening this afternoon in the park but I decided to leave the Christmas theme to next year.

Instead I have a pic of this couple...dead to the world...unaware of the celebrations going on around them...maybe one to many Christmas cheer drinks or maybe they have just arrived from overseas and have no where to stay.  What I like most about this scene is the way the bags are just dumped. I wonder what their story is...and that is why I love Hyde Park...so many stories.

see ya on 1-1-11





...springtime in the park means

Went for an early morning walk...trying to miss the madness of Christmas Eve...and came across these two lovely guys...Leigh and Mark.  They are two of the gardeners that keep Hyde Park looking so great.  Leigh was keen for a chat and we discussed how hard is was, with all the rain, keeping the weeds under control. As you can see from the pictures below, they had a busy morning ahead of them.  When you are next inthe park don't hesitate to stop and let the guys know how much you appreciate their work.  You never know, you might walk away with a little plant, like I did!

Spingtime in the parks means.......


grab a hole digger




get down on you hunches


and plant

then


grab the hole digger again

because



there are plenty more out the back








Thursday, December 23, 2010

David and Aussie

David is a young guy just trying to get by.  Aussie is his mate. 
David found Aussie in a cage...blind in one eye and wings clipped. 
Now Aussie gets to meet lots of people, eat green grapes
and enjoy David's company



...today, a lesson

Important learning today...my role it is to take photos...not to judge..either my subjects or my pics.  I am using this project as a way to improve my photography...to explore a place I love...to tell a story.  I will make mistakes (like yesterday's overexposed photos) and hopefully learn from these mistakes but  if I get to precious I will miss the shot...if I start thinking to much about the subject...I will miss the shot...I will always aim for the perfect photo but ...better to capture the moment than miss it because of  fear.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

...Mr Men chess championships


Walking back from Christmas shopping I came across the
Mr Men Chess Championships. 

There was a big crowd and the tension was palable

 .... I managed to push my way to the front just in time to see
Mr Happy defeat Mr Smiley

.... it was a clever and unexpected manoeuvre


but the game ended in handshakes all round

Mr Smiley was heard to say that he had let Mr Happy win

....but....

Mr Happy looked very confident and I think it was a well deserved win


after the gane there was much discussion about tactics...

and what could have been...





Tuesday, December 21, 2010

...research

Have been reading a book called '30 Minute Social Media Marketing' by Susan Gunelius.  Big section on blogging. Susan recommends research ...looking at other blogs...know your subject etc...so last night I decided to watch Julie & Julia (recommended by everyone when they hear about my blog!) ...probably not the type of research that Susan had in mind but helpful just the same.  I have avoided this flick as I thought it was about cooking...not my thing...but it is also a great insight into blogging.  Maybe I should have watched it before committing to this project!!