Adventures of "The Legographer"

(c) Andrew Whyte

I can't remember how I got to this article, but I'm so glad that I found it!

This is a very clever way to keep yourself engaged with the world around you, and keep pushing yourself to see things from a different perspective with simple tools -- all important for a photographer to keep their skills sharp.

I love that this was a 365 project of a UK-based photographer, Andrew Whyte, who used his iPhone for the whole series.  He seems to have only used apps for lighting, which would let him separate focus from exposure, which makes sense. The effects are amazing.

I think it's funny that during that year, he never left home without out his pocket-sized companion, Legographer.

Andrew's work on this miniseries here: The Legographer.

Next time I take on a 365, I want to do something similar... not necessarily a Legographer, but something that will shift my perspective on the world... and keep me rethinking, re-engaging the normal everyday things.

Day 365 - Beauty...

Can you believe that this is it? the 365th picture.... A year since I started this project. I found this fortune in my wallet.  It's been there for some time.  I still remember the day I got it.  I was having a bad day. A bunch of us were out at lunch at a Chinese restaurant. One of the members cracked open his fortune cookie, and handed it to me, and said he must have mistakenly taken my cookie.  It was very sweet.  I also thought it was pretty good way to end this project.... A lot of people take pictures for many reasons, and one of the primary reasons I photograph is to capture the beauty around me, and to share the virtues of the world.

Day 364 - Light and dark

Came home and saw this petal on drive way.... I saw it there sitting in the light, and the darkness  encroaching. The petal still was looked bright and defiant, even unattached from the flower from where it came.

Day 362 - Just a little shower

Camera not really cooperating today, so resorted to taking this on my phone.  It did a much better job of taking the close-up than my camera!  I liked the little drops of rain on the petals...

Day 361 - Drag'un!

The title is an homage to a children's program from many, many years ago. The title character had a specific way of saying dragon... and after all these years, I still say it that way!

So, this is a metal figure I happened upon that was part of a display by a water drilling company's facility. There were a bunch of dinosaurs in the display.  I really liked that dragon looked like it was attacking the sign, so that is why I'm posting this image!

Day 359 - Random flower

After the crumby day I had yesterday, I figured I'd post a picture of some flowers because I need something uplifting to make me smile.  Flowers always make me smile, especially when I can smell them even when I can't see them.

Day 355 - Lines

My camera seems to be cooperating again!  Yay! So, this is from today...

I'm still trying to figure out what I feel about this shot.  I was trying to capture the train tracks through the fence. A lot of different lines, with the leaves framing them... the jury is still out...

Day 353 - More flowers...

So, I went out to shoot some flowers during the golden hour, and my camera just would not cooperate. I tried so many ways to get take pictures of these and a few other really pretty flowers, and my camera would just not cooperate.  It would indicate that it was focused, and then it wouldn't actually be.  The camera has a mind of it's own.  Until I figure out what is wrong, again, I'll be using my point and shoot.

Day 349 - Waiting for the perfect shot

So, I'm going to be a dinner tonight, so don't have a lot of time today. I found this unedited photo from a week(?) ago.  As I was walking down town, I saw this tree canopy, which I haven't seen in years...mostyly because I didn't stop to look. It has been filling in, and I really liked the way it looked.  Had to take my picture from across the street, to frame the image the way I wanted. I ended up taking two photos, since I wasn't able to stay long.  Both of these pictures were not perfect. The first had a car zooming through.  This one, I don't mind the cyclist, what I don't like is the woman on the left who is about to fall out of shot. If I had had more time, I would have waited for the perfect shot, and I'm sure I would have gotten it.

Day 344 - "Let me rest in peace..."

This was from Thursday.  It was a beautiful day out, and all the urban creatures were out doing whatever it is that they do.  As I was photographing this tree, I noticed this little guy sleeping.  I stood there for a minute to figure out how close I could get to photograph him.  As I stood there, he opened his eyes, just a crack, turned towards me, as if to say, "That's far enough." He then put his head down, and tried to continue sleeping.

Day 343 - Solitude

I saw this sole dandelion and had to take a picture. This was an area that was on the side of the road, and the rest of this patch was covered in dandelions.  This one stood alone, away from the rest, as though he was shunned or wandered away from the group.

Day 342 - In full bloom

The winter that seemingly would not end has most definitely ended.  Downtown is in full bloom, and it's breathtaking!

Day 340 - Choosing which bridge to cross...

This is one of the pictures from a hangout last summer.  I had to work on this one a bit, because it was way overexposed. I also added text, just because.

Day 335 - More colour

It's been raining for a couple of days, and this is the result! The ground was too wet for me to lie down and take the picture from the vantage point I thought would look better.

Day 333 - Growing wall....

I love the way wooden fences look.  Normally the planks are vertical, but this one they were horizontal.  I think it looks interesting with the vines growing along it. I was actually trying to take a pic of the red bud in the foreground, but my camera refused to focus on it, so, I did what I could.  What do you think?

Day 332 - Apple Blossoms!

I was heading out, and noticed these apple blossoms on the side of the road... I love apple blossoms and cherry blossoms.  They are so delicate and so breathtaking!

Yes, I know it is tilted, I like that about it.

Day 330 - Remnants of fall

Took a break just before sunset yesterday, and saw the rust stain on the picnic table, and the leaf, and I like the colours, and the lines...

Day 328 - Bringing the colours inside

These were the flowers I took a picture of the other day.  My mother decided that she wanted to bring them inside, and I love the way it smells.  I know the picture is fuzzy, but I still like it.

Day 319 - It's here... finally!

I love the winter, but I am so happy that spring is finally here... and all the beautiful colours with it.  This is the first flower to show itself in our front yard.  I love the colours, and excited to find other colours to photograph!

Day 318 - A lonely tree...

Today's photo is one I've entered in a contest on Viewbug. I call it the lonely tree because it looks like it is alone, and longing to be with the buildings on the other side of the lake.

When the voting opens on this contest, please do vote!