Welcome to the One/Day Project
Here you will find hundreds of photos that I've taken every day since 2/29/2008. I reached my initial goal of making it to leap day 2012 (after 1462 photos), but I'm still going - the new goal is to make it to Monday, 2/29/2016.
Every photo in these galleries is a unique creation from that day. My intent is to create art, and I've taken great care to create most of these photographs. In addition to not uploading simple snapshots, I try incredibly hard not to repeat myself.
Please enjoy, and feel free to comment. Like the shot? Give it a thumbs up. Really like it? Buy a print or digital download.
Thanks for looking!
![_06/19/12_ Marquee
Oy, what a day. Glad it's over.
This is my only non-utility photo from today, meaning that all my other photos were of signs so I would remember how to get back to where I was. This is the marquee over the Wilshire theater, which I've photographed a number of other times for this project. It's a pretty sad place, and I think it's been for sale since we've lived on this side of town (4 years). Also it's upside down because I liked it better that way.
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year5/i-sZgJJM3/1/Ti/2012-06-19%20Marquee-Ti.jpg "_06/19/12_ Marquee
Oy, what a day. Glad it's over.
This is my only non-utility photo from today, meaning that all my other photos were of signs so I would remember how to get back to where I was. This is the marquee over the Wilshire theater, which I've photographed a number of other times for this project. It's a pretty sad place, and I think it's been for sale since we've lived on this side of town (4 years). Also it's upside down because I liked it better that way.
[last year]")
![_05/25/12_ Palm Shadows
The fancy building down the street has some nicely lit landscaping. I decided to spice the image up by doing a little selective color - removing everything except green hues.
Palm Shadows was (is?) also the name of an apartment complex near the University of Arizona. In my day, it was not especially known for being [select a positive adjective].
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year5/i-LcJ5DZ8/1/Ti/2012-05-25%20Palm%20Shadows-Ti.jpg "_05/25/12_ Palm Shadows
The fancy building down the street has some nicely lit landscaping. I decided to spice the image up by doing a little selective color - removing everything except green hues.
Palm Shadows was (is?) also the name of an apartment complex near the University of Arizona. In my day, it was not especially known for being [select a positive adjective].
[last year]")
![_04/11/12_ Shiny Bug
Hey guess what?! I finally installed LR4 today and used it to edit and upload this photo! I haven't played with it much, but I do appreciate that the interface isn't terribly different, and that Jeffrey Friedl's plugin still works, although I did have to re-register it and pass a few more dollars his way. Money well spent.
In other Lightroom-related news, I'm almost done with my Chicago photos, so keep an eye out for that gallery.
This photo is of a Volkswagen Beetle that I found parked on the side of the road. It was exceptionally shiny, and the road was lined with palm trees, so I thought it would make a good reflective subject. I came upon it on a short walk around my neighborhood. I got a little lightheaded, but I am feeling better than yesterday and Tuesday!
[last year] one of my favorites with no subject...](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year5/i-cQTkHnD/2/Ti/2012-04-11%20Shiny%20Bug-Ti.jpg "_04/11/12_ Shiny Bug
Hey guess what?! I finally installed LR4 today and used it to edit and upload this photo! I haven't played with it much, but I do appreciate that the interface isn't terribly different, and that Jeffrey Friedl's plugin still works, although I did have to re-register it and pass a few more dollars his way. Money well spent.
In other Lightroom-related news, I'm almost done with my Chicago photos, so keep an eye out for that gallery.
This photo is of a Volkswagen Beetle that I found parked on the side of the road. It was exceptionally shiny, and the road was lined with palm trees, so I thought it would make a good reflective subject. I came upon it on a short walk around my neighborhood. I got a little lightheaded, but I am feeling better than yesterday and Tuesday!
[last year] one of my favorites with no subject...")
![__02/12/12__ Katie
This is our friend Katie, who agreed to be a model for me, since I needed some more shots for my Environmental Portraiture class on Monday. It worked out great - she was a wonderful model and the light was quite lovely. This shot is on the bridge over PCH that we walked over to get down to the beach. I got some good beach photos, too, but I liked this one because of the shapes and patterns and crazy backlight.
There is a large reflector (piece of white foam core) just to my left that my assistant/wife held to illuminate her face.
[last year] beautiful engineering...](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-pm8skVs/1/Ti/2012-02-12%20Katie-Ti.jpg "__02/12/12__ Katie
This is our friend Katie, who agreed to be a model for me, since I needed some more shots for my Environmental Portraiture class on Monday. It worked out great - she was a wonderful model and the light was quite lovely. This shot is on the bridge over PCH that we walked over to get down to the beach. I got some good beach photos, too, but I liked this one because of the shapes and patterns and crazy backlight.
There is a large reflector (piece of white foam core) just to my left that my assistant/wife held to illuminate her face.
[last year] beautiful engineering...")
![__02/11/12__ Palm Tree
Near sunset, I ran outside to take a desperation shot of some palm trees near our house. Clouds had been rolling in all day, and they made a neat backdrop. It never rained, though.
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-qmS2zRh/0/Ti/2012-02-11%20Palm%20Tree-Ti.jpg "__02/11/12__ Palm Tree
Near sunset, I ran outside to take a desperation shot of some palm trees near our house. Clouds had been rolling in all day, and they made a neat backdrop. It never rained, though.
[last year]")
![_11/13/11_ Bluffs
Wow, my legs are tired. My wife and I walked to the end of the Venice Beach pier from our house today - about 10 miles round trip. We did it in anticipation of a 19-mile walk next weekend - The Great Los Angeles Walk. We have a friend that's done the walk before, but this will be our first time. During it's short existence the walk has gone from downtown to the ocean, using various routes. This year is mostly along Hollywood and Santa Monica boulevards.
Near the beginning of the walk, I took this picture of the bluffs in Santa Monica along PCH. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to shower and put my feet up.
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-cmpfKBX/0/Ti/2011-11-13%20Bluffs-Ti.jpg "_11/13/11_ Bluffs
Wow, my legs are tired. My wife and I walked to the end of the Venice Beach pier from our house today - about 10 miles round trip. We did it in anticipation of a 19-mile walk next weekend - The Great Los Angeles Walk. We have a friend that's done the walk before, but this will be our first time. During it's short existence the walk has gone from downtown to the ocean, using various routes. This year is mostly along Hollywood and Santa Monica boulevards.
Near the beginning of the walk, I took this picture of the bluffs in Santa Monica along PCH. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to shower and put my feet up.
[last year]")
![_10/29/11_ Lone Palm
A less-compelling version of the lone cyprus? I took this rule-of-thirds abiding photograph with my new circular polarizing filter. It's pretty awesome, and I hope to play around with it a little more tomorrow and in the coming weeks. I expect it will come in handy on an upcoming trip to Death Valley.
I wrote a short post about the filter - check it out.
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-RQxwF7v/0/Ti/2011-10-29%20Lone%20Palm-Ti.jpg "_10/29/11_ Lone Palm
A less-compelling version of the lone cyprus? I took this rule-of-thirds abiding photograph with my new circular polarizing filter. It's pretty awesome, and I hope to play around with it a little more tomorrow and in the coming weeks. I expect it will come in handy on an upcoming trip to Death Valley.
I wrote a short post about the filter - check it out.
[last year]")
![_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-BFvr4RJ/0/Ti/2011-10-27%20Juxtapose-Ti.jpg "_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]")
_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]
_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
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After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]](http://www.jawsnap.net/Daily/year4/i-BFvr4RJ/0/L/2011-10-27%20Juxtapose-L.jpg "_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]")
_10/27/11_ Juxtapose
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]
After work I rode my bike down to the ocean before heading home. This gorgeous craftsman first caught my eye because it was catching the sunset, but then I liked it even more in contrast with the high-rise apartments behind it.
I had my fancy new polarizing filter on for this shot, but I'm not sure it really added much to this particular scene. I'm excited to finally play with it, though. I bought a 77mm filter even though I don't own any 77mm lenses, so that I could use step-down filter rings and use it on any lenses in the future. Of course, the store was out of stock of the 77-72 rings and I thought I'd buy one at a different store, but I've been so busy that I never got a chance. So finally, I bought one online and it arrived yesterday. Isn't that just the best story you've ever heard? I thought so.
By the way, I posted a bunch of photos comparing the iPhone 4 camera to the new iPhone 4S. Interested? Read all about it.
Also, I've started twitting more - @jawsnap
[last year]
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All photographs © Jonathan Wilson