The year 2016 has already been history for a few days and with it mine too The project 366. Last year I published a picture every day and most of the pictures were taken using analogue technology. Time to look back at how I fared with this long-term project and of course I'll show you my favorite pictures from the project - all exposed analogue!
Most of my pictures from Project 366 are pictures that you can broadly categorize as "street photography." However, time always plays a role. I didn't have enough time to take really great pictures. You can't create works of art with a quarter of an hour on a day for free projects - unless you're just incredibly lucky and well prepared.
Of course, how open and receptive you are also plays a role. I also managed this sometimes more, sometimes less well. If the time factor is added to the mix, such a project can degenerate into stress and pressure. For me, I can say that photography for the project often relaxed me. Others walk around the Alster or go to the sauna, I took photos. My friend found me way too late Marco Larousse on the interesting Free eBook about the meditation aspect of photography by Thomas Ludwig brought to attention. (Exactly, Thomas Ludwig, the one else Camera Bags Invents it.) In any case, Thomas describes it in much more detail than I can here - so let's have his ebook 🙂
The aspect of the 366 project that I enjoyed the most, but was also very expensive, was trying to find the optimal camera. Rarely have I had such a good excuse to indulge my GAS! You don't know the abbreviation GAS? No, it's not called Active Support, but rather Gear Acquisition Syndrome - i.e. the wild collecting of photo equipment. I have all of the cameras used in the project, most of which were purchased in 2016 in the last 366 image photographed.
Especially for the last point, it was important to take a few days away from the project and think about what I'm going to do now? A decision has already been made: in the future I will only take photos with cameras that begin with the letters L, N and H - plus the Mamiya 7. This way I can ensure that I can use the best optics and that the camera technology does not let me down leaves. There's no way I can blame my lack of talent on technology and I just have to keep working on myself...
So if you want to buy a Mamiya 645 including three lenses, a Fuji GW690, a Polaroid Conversion or a Rollei SL66 with 80mm, feel free to send me a message. All cameras work - which I have proven 🙂
Back to the project report: I am happy and also a little proud that I got through it. I still have a camera in my bag when I leave the house, but I no longer have to, I can do it again. A nice feeling.
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Thank you for sharing & respect for the project, perseverance & the great results.
Thank you for always stopping by and leaving your encouragement.
Super nice Stefan… and yeah I'm in your selection.
Thank you and of course you are in the selection 🙂
Good afternoon Stefan,
Thank you very much for sharing the project with us and an extra thank you for the summary.
Did you develop the negatives and prints yourself?
Do your "big" ones have a light meter? I'm interested in this question because the lack of a light meter on my Zenza Bronica often prevents me from taking more photos with it.
Regards
Christian
Hey Christian,
Most of my cameras don't have a light meter because I like being able to take photos without using a battery. I have a small, simple external light meter that I look at every now and then. I find it very pleasant not to have to constantly pay attention to the light meter. That's why the lack of one in the camera is just right for me.
I developed all the black and white images myself.
I don't think I missed a single article. I like your view of things. I would be very happy if you continued doing this – even if not under pressure and not with 100% regularity.
Kind regards from Taunus – Jörg
Thank you!