In 2024, I am challenging myself to make at least one photograph every single day. It doesn’t matter if it was taken with a camera or phone. The image doesn’t even have to be good. The point is to develop a photography habit, to improve my eye, and to document the year. Most importantly, I want this challenge to help me pay attention.
Many of these posts will start with “Today, I went noticing…”
365 Photography Challenge
Day 27: Fire Hydrant
I was on a walk with Julia and one of her friends and we came across this fire hydrant with googly eyes.
Day 26: Lone Tree Panorama
Winter in Western Oregon looks black-and-white even when it’s in full color.
Day 25: Rock Collection
For years my kids have kept a growing collection of rocks (and a seashell?) in our backyard.
Day 24: My Favorite Shelf
My favorite shelf in the kitchen, including a felt doll of my dog and memories of Scotland.
Day 23: Night Snack
Julia went out for a night walk, and took a night snack — salami — with her.
Day 22: Cuddles
Julia is growing up so fast…but she still treasures nightly cuddles from her mom.
Day 21: Puzzle
This lion is ready to leap out of the puzzle.
Day 20: High Water Sunrise
Sunrise reflected in the receding flood water across a gravel road.
Day 19: House Liturgies
These are the books we use most often for house liturgies: Every Moment Holy, books by Scott Erickson and Justin McRoberts, and more.
Day 18: Christmas Lights in January
We haven’t been able to take down our Christmas lights yet. I’m not complaining.
Day 17: Ice Shards
As ice from the roof came tumbling down it made for some interesting abstracts.
Day 16: Mother and Son
Just when I was getting nervous about getting a shot for the day, I look up and see Milo doing this…
Day 15: Winter Sunrise
Cold winter mornings make for lovely sunrises.
Day 14: Silverton Winter
A few drone photographs — and one video — that I took to capture Silverton in its winter clothes.
Day 13: Frozen Camellia
The freezing rain coats the camellia and other plants in our yard.
Day 12: Iced Coffee and Cream
Anyone else love the surprising beauty created when cream hits iced coffee?
Day 11: Squirrels
Two squirrels explore a birdhouse.
Day 10: “Lion King” Night
Waiting for “The Lion King” to start.
Day 9: Turkey Tail Mushrooms
Turkey tail mushrooms and a hidden friend
Day 8: Candlelight
We’ve noticed that eating by candlelight makes everyone, kids and adults alike, calmer.