365

In 2009, my wife and I decided to attempt Project 365: one photograph per day for one year. My goal was to create a truly good photograph each day, though I fell short more often than I succeeded. However, in spite of many below average photographs, I am thankful to have forced myself to take far more photographs than I otherwise would have, including a few that make the whole project worthwhile. :)

[365.008] Man on Park Street
<i>Alameda, California — January 8, 2009</i>

Elizabeth and I went out for a wonderful dinner date at <a href="http://www.welcometoasena.com">Asena</a>. We walked there and back and took our cameras to complete our projects. Walking back along park street, I saw this man sitting alone on a bench in an alley. Even after setting ISO 3200, I had to bring out a lot more light (around two stops), resulting in even more noise. I probably could have used 1/100 instead of 1/200, but this shutter speed was working ok earlier. Someday I will take photographs in a setting with more light for this project. Nevertheless, I like the atmosphere of this photograph despite its technical imperfections.

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[365.008] Man on Park Street Alameda, California — January 8, 2009 Elizabeth and I went out for a wonderful dinner date at Asena. We walked there and back and took our cameras to complete our projects. Walking back along park street, I saw this man sitting alone on a bench in an alley. Even after setting ISO 3200, I had to bring out a lot more light (around two stops), resulting in even more noise. I probably could have used 1/100 instead of 1/200, but this shutter speed was working ok earlier. Someday I will take photographs in a setting with more light for this project. Nevertheless, I like the atmosphere of this photograph despite its technical imperfections. © Brendan Cox — All Rights Reserved

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$[365.007] Reunion <i>Alameda, California — January 7, 2009</i> We had some friends visit from out of town, so we all got together for dinner and a game of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_grid_game">Power Grid</a>. Dave wiped the floor with us, but it was good fun, and a great time to catch up. More high ISO -- can you tell I take all of my photographs at night? :\ © Brendan Cox — All Rights Reserved$