Project 365

I am probably taking too many coastal shots - but I make no apology for doing that when I get the chance. There will be time for photo projects and series but as I live in such a varied environment with coastal and forest regions mixed in with the city life its likely to dominate a little. Southampton this time and a bit more of the industrial side of the coast. A tug boat on Southampton water - with Fawley burning away in the background

A little trip down to Port Solent - and I guess a few different eras of defence with Portchester Castle flanked by the warship in the background Portchester Castle from Port Solent There really wasnt much colour to this as the weather had turned a bit gloomy - so tried to push towards a black and white image - I think it came out alright but perhaps an area I need to work on a bit.

Took advantage of the weekend and some decent weather and decided to head inland for something a little different. Somewhere on the way to Hambledon and near to Fort Nelson found a nice place to stop and take a look around. Farmland near to Fort Nelson I'm a bit of a sucker for a gnarly tree and some blue sky.

So a busy day of work, gym and coaching - but managed to get across to Hill Head for sunset Hill Head as the sun goes down While there isn't a great deal going on here - I did enjoy the colours as the sun disappeared.

Wow - thank god for the sunshine yesterday as today was miserable. I've realised that some of the projects I used to meet the challenge of a photo a day are going to have to have some planning - ones from the last project365 include rainbow colours and numbers but always open to suggestions for more. Today it absolutely threw it down - so I tried to capture that exact thing, hopefully did the torrential rain a service here. It was biblical at times. Rain falls on a patio tabl

Finally a morning where it wasn't chucking it down - and then some. School run done and a bit of time until work kicked in so a quick drive down to Swanwick and got this lovely sunny/misty scene. A misty, cold and sunny Swanwick Marina A lovely end to week 2 of the project.

What do you do when it is still chucking it down and you have a 9 year old with light sabers for Christmas! You remember light painting and light trails from the first project365 and try and do something funky. There were some really cool ones - but this is the best Light saber light trails Long exposure, low ISO and some trial and error works wonders! Giving me 1995 screen saver vibes.

Another miserable day today weather wise making getting out and about a bit more challenging - as much as a working day also contributes. Not much colour to be found so went for something a bit more moody and black and white. A gloomy looking Swanwick Marina I'm hoping for a break in the weather - or its going to be some novelty work for the next few days!

Well what a difference a day makes - thankful that the rain arrived this morning and no on Saturday as the terraces would have been miserable. A misty wet view of the Garth Perhaps more traditional weather for Wales in January - like the colours in this one. Clouds/mist against the backdrop of the Garth Mountain from the base of Pentyrch Hill.

Fantastic trip to the homeland - with a visit to the real home of rugby Cardiff Arms Park to watch Cardiff take on Racing 92. A great time had and a first trip there for the kids, nephews and wife! Not sure what the count would be for me, my sister and brother in law. Cardiff Arms Park witnessing Cardiff v Racing 92 in the European Challenge Cup Sun going down over the North stand - and the backdrop of the Principality Stadium what's not to like.

With the continuation of some pretty cold and nasty weather this was the only motivation today. A steaming mug of tea Was a decent brew - and a good tonic for the conditions outside. Incidentally my favourite dad joke at the mo is "What do you call two guys hanging from a window?" Punchline tomorrow.

Well what a day that was - begin by being told I finally have old eyes and need glasses, then the biblical storm. Not the pretty if isolating and scary snow, but rain and lots of it. Only one place for inspiration then to try and convey that the best I could. A little nod to the blurry vision here too with the building site lights thrown our of focus behind the raindrops on the window. Moody raindrops on an office window

And so here we are - one full week into the project 365. I'm trying to use this to explore a bit locally to expand my knowledge of where I live as well as how to take the pics etc. Titchfield Haven Still plenty of autumn colour at Titchfield Haven. I didn't have the long lenses so couldn't tell you what the birds are in the lake - but a lovely, if a little bit freezing, escape from the desk for half an hour.

Another freezing day - bit of snow in the air. This is the view from Swanwick this morning. A freezing Swanwick Marina Its great to live so close to nature with such variation. Hopefully inspiration for the remaining project.

The first snow fall of the year - and another bitterly cold day. I'm now thankful when I did this project years ago that it didn't start in these temperatures. I might never have learned anything! University of Southampton - Highfield in the snow It wasn't much but it was something - and a photo that definitely couldn't be taken in summer!

A little more abstract for today but as 12th night approaches there will not be much more opportunity to capture the lights. I like throwing them out of focus and seeing what I can get! Christmas Lights a blur Taken during Englands batting effort in Sydney - a welcome distraction!

This time out for a run and took this down at Strawberry Fields in Warsash. Strawberry Fields - Warsash It looks like summer - it definitely wasn't - far too cold for me, and that was not a pleasant run.

A quick trip to my second home for the few drinks - sunset over Sarisbury Athletic Cricket Club features today as my day 2 of 365. Sunset over Sarisbury Athletic Cricket Club You could almost get a game in if it wasn't 2 degrees and a bit damp! Might do a bit early.

When I first started to learn photography I undertook a project 365 - at that stage not started at the traditional January 1st but at the random point in the year I decided it was a good idea. A photo a day for an entire year. I blogged about that project on flickr. I even made a book which can be purchased here I would humbly suggest the digital version is very reasonable - the print copy is frankly extortionate but it was what it was! I've decided to undertake the project a