129/365: Endgame

    31.3.09

    Endgame for the ranunculus, anyway. Such a strange and unwieldy name.

    Yesterday, I thought hard about giving this up. I had a stressy moment about continuing to fit everything in. Work too busy; life too hectic. And I'm bored of taking flowers. But, hey, I'm still here.

    Trying to catch up again, but I may be a bit of a passer-by for a while. :)

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    1. ★

      emasplit, sunnyplace09, Dani_Girl, tranchis, and 77 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Faith R (39 months ago | reply)

      Yeah, keeping upwith a 365 project is difficult, I am terriby behind. This is SO beautiful! Love the minimalist comp.

    3. merobson (39 months ago | reply)

      Another lovely shot (keep going, keep going)! You're great!

    4. cynroux (39 months ago | reply)

      No, no, no! Keep going!!
      I know what you mean, some days are all too much and who needs to worry about putting up a well composed and executed photo as well, right? But I, for one, really look forward to your photographs. I'd miss you. :)

      The soft palette in this comp is so very pretty. And I'm so NOT tired of your flowers.

      Hang in there.

    5. ladybugrock (39 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful! Don't give up. Your work is so lovely and inspiring. We all know that time can be tough and sometimes the work is not everything we want it to be. But, keep plugging away and the joy of it will come back.

      And, what I wouldn't give to have a window like this in my house. Wow.

    6. sunmamma (39 months ago | reply)

      beautiful composition!!!!

    7. flumpsicle (39 months ago | reply)

      You may be feeling stressed but this photo just radiates calmness and serenity....its beautiful

    8. BarbaraCZ (39 months ago | reply)

      Lovely! So simple and beautiful!

    9. Mr November (39 months ago | reply)

      I agree that this shot is serene and calming, contrary to the caption. Wonderful light and muted colours. By public demand you must stay!! I think you'd have to be some kind of machine not to want to give up on the 365 thing from time to time (or once a week!), it can become a little all-encompassing and overwhelming. And who doesn't doubt themselves occasionally. But you've already achieved so much in 129 days, just think how that will feel at the end.

    10. Dani_Girl (39 months ago | reply)

      Clicked through from the thumbnail because I liked the composition so much, but oh yes, I agree about the 365 stress!! Really, though, the flowers are gorgeous in that light.

    11. pennacook (39 months ago | reply)

      here's another vote for you to stay :) This is quite beautiful. I know I've felt the nagging feeling to give up at least twice so far in my 365, but I haven''t yet. hang in there.

    12. Brian Gudas Photography (39 months ago | reply)

      Lovely simplicity as usual, very well done

    13. Debbsga (39 months ago | reply)

      gorgeous photo!!

    14. philbryanphoto (39 months ago | reply)

      A really beautiful photo ... love the calm feeling and pastel shades!

    15. krisdecurtis (39 months ago | reply)

      ..
      Soooo and shot!

      softness!!

    16. K. L. Sauer (39 months ago | reply)

      instant fave - I love this. I'd fave it twice if I could!

    17. suz or sooze (39 months ago | reply)

      Ooo...you must stay ! I can relate to your feelings though . I feel like that sometimes too .... but I am addicted at this point. Duno if I could quit even if my brain said I should. Anywho .. I too would miss u and your lovely photos.

    18. Shana Rae {Florabella Collection} (39 months ago | reply)

      Sophie!!!! I love this! :)

    19. k mart (39 months ago | reply)

      Such Pure beauty. The tones...wow..sooothing. !

    20. Margaret Stranks (39 months ago | reply)

      Love this - and the jug. Know what you mean about struggling and juggling! Keep going - you can't give up now. Well, you can... but please don't!

    21. eeicenbice (39 months ago | reply)

      i've been in a similar place lately- at one point i was aggravated that i *had* to take a pic... then i thought, i've got this wrong! i should be aggrravated at the other stuff & enjoy my moment with the camera. here's to less stressful days. this is pretty. :)

    22. stinathebeena (39 months ago | reply)

      You bring incredible beauty to such simple things.

      Please don't give up, I always look forward to your stream.

    23. triplej* (39 months ago | reply)

      this is so gorgeous!

    24. patchworkbunny (39 months ago | reply)

      Keep at it! I have days where I really hate what I post but other people seem to like it and sometimes it's the other way round. Please keep taking the photos I love looking at :) And your window is becoming a bit of a star!

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    25. azyalg { Little Twinkles Photography } (39 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeousness!!!!

    26. steve_clatford (39 months ago | reply)

      the ups and downs of 365, inspiration will come back to you, I promise. I know exactly how you feel, but sometimes you can run with the feelings and use those as your inspiration for doing photos.
      Having said all that, I hope it chills out a bit for you and I agree with Ellie, you've got the most famous window sill on 365! I don't think you've done a picture on it that I haven't thought was excellent. :-)

    27. Danube66 (39 months ago | reply)

      such a pretty photo - you can never have to many pretty flower shots...glad you didn't give up! :)

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    28. Meshl (39 months ago | reply)

      I'm so glad you're still here. My deal with myself, for what it's worth, is that if I want to quit I have to continue on for a couple more days and then see if I still want to stop. So far the wanting to quit has always passed by then.

      There's a softness and beauty in this photo that's really lovely.

    29. KeelHauled Mike (39 months ago | reply)

      everyday i say is my last, if Amanda could have a dollar for every time i said f this i quit, we could go to the dollar menu every day! and for this reason alone i try not to quit, it will come down to my big toe if it has to and i will try to spare everyone of that. my glass is empty, stick with it. your stuff is great

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    30. vanderscheer (39 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous Sophie! Soft and lovely.

    31. joel.childs (39 months ago | reply)

      Keep going! There are days when life definitely seems way too buys to deal with photos... but be patient and persistent! Your photos are great! :)

    32. *sapa* (39 months ago | reply)

      lovely...

    33. Scott Midler (39 months ago | reply)

      I agree with everyone here: Your photos are fantastic! You have an amazing and very creative eye. I look forward to every one of your photos.

      But there is no doubt that this project wears you down. Wouldn't it be so much easier if this were all that you had to think about?

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    34. sew fab martha (39 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous image.
      Always glad to see one of your pics pop up on my stream!

    35. .c a r r i e. (39 months ago | reply)

      Oooohhh! Don't give up!
      I felt like that though a couple weeks ago!
      I almost just said - Forget it!!! But I pushed through & am feeling much better now!
      You can do it!!
      This is a gorgeous photo!

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    36. M. Hasan (39 months ago | reply)

      I've seen this on explore!
      Congratulations!!! :)

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    37. Kathy Froilan (39 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful composition, colors, softness - love it!

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    38. AmandaRaeK (39 months ago | reply)

      This is wonderful. Love the soft natural light! You are an inspiration to me so see you have to stay. They may seem the same to you but I see something different and beautiful in your stream everyday. (sorry I'm such a sap)

    39. B@ni (39 months ago | reply)

      lovely...

    40. 45street | www.victorpuig.com (39 months ago | reply)

      So lovely picture !

    41. bachullus ♥ © (39 months ago | reply)

      pretty

    42. cuegeee (39 months ago | reply)

      Brilliant.

    43. *Matilde* [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pure, simple and natural, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    44. lisa.ziesing (39 months ago | reply)

      Wow what lovely soft tones in this photo... =) what kind of flower is it?? i LOve it!

    45. ljkay (39 months ago | reply)

      please don't stop - your work is so tranquil. I want a window like yours ...

    46. krazykrayons (38 months ago | reply)

      Its beautifully composed picture..

    47. 'Playingwithbrushes' (38 months ago | reply)

      You do have a gift... thanks for sharing it~

    48. triplej* (38 months ago | reply)

      this is so beautifully soft!

    49. Rachael Molloy (38 months ago | reply)

      *~ I love this, so elegant, beautiful soft tones ~*

    50. teresa~ (38 months ago | reply)

      This is beautiful.

    51. AlexEdg (33 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AllEdges Still Life, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    52. E.V. Studio [deleted] (33 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called concept of flower, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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