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!

__01/23/12__ Wet Wilson Plaza
It rained today, for most of the day. About an hour or so before sunset, it had partially cleared and the sun came out from time to time. For about 5 minutes, there was absolutely gorgeous light, but I wasn't in a place to get a good photo of anything, sadly. I took this shot after the sun went behind clouds for the last time today, but they sky was still very bright and caused quite a contrast reflecting off the wet sidewalk. I liked the symmetry and the varying levels of softness and reflection on the path. Or something like that. You know what I mean.

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Petting a Cheetah
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
Not only did we get to see three separate cheetahs run at full speed, then we got to pet one! This is one of their 'ambassador' cheetahs that they take to schools and events to promote awareness. The handler coaxed the cheetah onto the table with food, and then it just laid down and started purring - LOUDLY. I guess it really likes being petted.
We were instructed only to pet between the shoulder and hip bone. Not scratching the ears or rubbing the belly allowed - not because the cheetah wouldn't enjoy it, but because if he twitched he could tear a giant gash in you.
Pemba Overlook
Do we look tired? I compared this photo to the one at the beginning of the gallery, and it's clear the tropical sun was taking a toll. We survived.
This was taken at a particularly good view along the main road that leads to downtown Pemba.
Group Photo
Here's my wife and I with our friends in the Peace Corps. We took the photo right outside their house just before we left for the airport.
Photobombed
...this guy showed up! I have no idea where he came from, but he saw the camera and wanted to be a part of it. Then he left - never said a word.
Photo on the Beach
A lovely photo of Ann and I on the beach, until...
__01/23/12__ Wet Wilson Plaza
It rained today, for most of the day. About an hour or so before sunset, it had partially cleared and the sun came out from time to time. For about 5 minutes, there was absolutely gorgeous light, but I wasn't in a place to get a good photo of anything, sadly. I took this shot after the sun went behind clouds for the last time today, but they sky was still very bright and caused quite a contrast reflecting off the wet sidewalk. I liked the symmetry and the varying levels of softness and reflection on the path. Or something like that. You know what I mean.

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__01/23/12__ Wet Wilson Plaza
It rained today, for most of the day. About an hour or so before sunset, it had partially cleared and the sun came out from time to time. For about 5 minutes, there was absolutely gorgeous light, but I wasn't in a place to get a good photo of anything, sadly. I took this shot after the sun went behind clouds for the last time today, but they sky was still very bright and caused quite a contrast reflecting off the wet sidewalk. I liked the symmetry and the varying levels of softness and reflection on the path. Or something like that. You know what I mean.

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See photo in original gallery.
All photographs © Jonathan Wilson