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    Day Three Hundred Sixty Four

    364/365. Ending Credits — meet Trammell

    If you were waiting to hear some final words... well then pay attention because these are them.

    First, this is the Internet's Mark Trammell. He was kind enough fill in for the 364th spot.

    Other than that... So it seems that the time has finally come where I'm rolling the credits before the curtain closes on this long, painful, and educational project. Throughout the day I've had repeating lyrics in my head from Lose Yourself since I've never felt such an overwhelming pressure to produce something amazing for my final photo (tomorrow).

    Regarding thanks.... well, there's Erin. And... yeah. Then of course there's about a hundred other people, but really; I'd just end up leaving people out.

    Regading the project itself. I started this thing to learn, grow, and share. I honestly didn't think it would earn Mashable's Flickr Photographer of the Year, or be featured on the Flickr Blog, or even yet, land the most flattering Strobist Interview. It truly feels like I Forrest Gump'd my way through this.

    Regarding all of you. This is important for you to know. I am not the greatest at this. I see things the way I see them — then I take pictures of them in light, angles, and colors that I see fitting. And then I shared them with you. Hopefully, removing some of the magic behind it by documenting them in a way that made most sense to me had I been picking up this thing for the first time. I can only hope it was useful for you. Plus it was free. As in beer.

    Anyway, if you're interested in keeping up with what I'm doing outside of the photo world — I'm on Twitter as @ded.

    Last but not least, here's some classic text info (old shule style).

    strobist info: SB-900 @ 1/16 @ 17mm w/ 1/2 CTO into 50" big mama softbox 8' away camera left.

    camera info: Nikon D3 | 85mm(ƒ/1.4D) | ƒ/1.4 | ISO 1000 | 1/25s — Handheld via Pocket Wizard II's

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    1. ★

      GFX69, The Nocturnal Weirdo, a.toshiaki, jef cris, and 217 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Fodus Empire (8 months ago)

      Definitely been appreciating the behind the scenes info with all your shots that you've kindly been uploading sir.

    3. AGrinberg (8 months ago)

      One of the most incredible series ever. You shared your trials and tribulations, and techniques, and those are a few things that set it apart. Oh yea, the photos too.

      Thanks for your efforts and creativity!

    4. The Nocturnal Weirdo (8 months ago)

      You were and will always be an inspiration to all of us newbies jumping into the world of photography - especially strobing. And you are kind enough to share your set ups and ideas. As said yesterday - waiting for the final pic.

      So all the best to you and may you have a great year ahead...

    5. a.toshiaki (8 months ago)

      wonderful !!
      next shot is 365 !!!

    6. -skyone- (8 months ago)

      loved the project!
      title of the pic made me think of chase and status btw :)
      www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ8IwCSPVt8

    7. photonyx (8 months ago)

      Good series! Now do the final push! ;)

    8. Mohammad Hilal (8 months ago)

      Great !

    9. Rafee H. (8 months ago)

      So cool bokeh, nice shot.

    10. Matt Shumate (8 months ago)

      You're the champ. As much as you think you've learned from this, the masses have learned much more.

      Thank you.

    11. Adey-eos (8 months ago)

      ~ sigh ~ it's gonna end. I suggest that you documented all your 365 photos into a book including strobist setup info. Then sell it to public. Booked 1 copy for me, okay! Cheers!

      COngrats for winning the Best Flickr Photographer of the Year 2009! Very inspiring!

    12. sentsim (8 months ago)

      Fabulous stream and awesome pics!Appreciate the effort put in to taking the pics and sharing the info!Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

    13. mimmopellicola [I am Back] (8 months ago)

      very nice capture :)

    14. Desecration Smile :) (8 months ago)

      aareshala! korsen kee?!! :O magnificent :)

    15. Khoi_Le (8 months ago)

      nice shot ! Happi New Year to u ! thanks !

    16. Diego Tabango (8 months ago)

      Can't believe it's almost finally over.

      Thanks for sharing your craft to the world Dustin.

      Now to bigger and better things I'm sure.

      Happy 2010!

    17. Sean (G) (8 months ago)

      Congrats for taking out the "Best Flickr Photographer of the Year 2009" title.

      Thanks for sharing the 365 project. It has been a great source of inspiration and knowledge.... very much appreciated.

      Maybe a DVD project in the future when this is all over?

    18. M. Asif - www.poznflik.com (8 months ago)

      congrats on your 365 Project.................. Tremendous job done.

    19. rogvon (8 months ago)

      Happy New Year to you and Erin!

    20. Edwin van Nuil (8 months ago)

      So the long journey is coming to an end. It was an interesting road to travel with you. Seeing the progress you made, learning a lot from the setup info, helping you win the flickr photographer of the year award and most of all enjoying your excellent photo's. I'm looking forwards to the plans you're going to do in 2010. Best of luck in 2010 !
      --
      Seen in some comments. (?)

    21. ABHIJITH lenSNClicks V 0.3 (8 months ago)

      Thanks for the sharing. It was a great thing to have u as a contact!.
      Indeed you are Photographer of the year. Congrats!

      Have a great year ahead!

    22. .zak (8 months ago)

      inspiration and education......... thanks for giving me both over your 365, well done for making it through to the end, and i look forward to seeing more...
      also gotta give credit for the fantastic set-up shots, very helpful.. and the effort involved is hugely appreciated by all i imagine!

      happy new year ded.. ;{)

      --
      Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

    23. Maciek Lesniak (8 months ago)

      Another great shot Dustin. You've been an inspiration for couple of my own 365 shots I would like to thank You for that!!!

    24. tikboy™ (8 months ago)

      beautiful shot love the Bokeh!

      Happy new year to you Dustin!

    25. Owen Law was Nakedeye (8 months ago)

      Dustin, I'll save my congratulations for tomorrow, but I did want to say that I am going to miss your daily posts. I look forward to them every night and you have not only been an amazing source of information but very inspirational as well. Until tomorrow then.

      Owen

    26. Bob b... (8 months ago)

      i came into your project late on but have enjoyed it a lot!
      when i have the time i will backtrack to the begining
      your work is inspiring and i hope one day to produce something as good as your work
      all the best and a HNY

    27. LijoGeorge ™ © (8 months ago)

      WoW.....well done my friend ..Happy new year

    28. marc.w (8 months ago)

      yep very well done dustin - great project with great results and always good photos :) keep up the good work and have a happy new year 2009 :)

      --
      http://de.mg40.mail.yahoo.com/dc/blank.html?b n=240.3&.intl=de&.lang=de-DE (?)

    29. szabiakanich (8 months ago)

      Was a great ride Dustin! I think I joined at around day 150 and haven't missed one since. Looking forward to anything/everything you'll gonna be shooting in 2010! Have a good one.

    30. rawheadrex (8 months ago)

      You've been awesome; I haven't the wherewithal to put all of your lessons into practice just yet, but I know where to come for them when I finally do (please don't take these down! :-D) Thanks for your enormous effort. Respect.

    31. Rudy2k (8 months ago)

      well done, almost completed. anyway, its a pleasure to bump onto your flickr account. really inspiring me a lot. Happy new year 2010.

    32. Ian Sweet (8 months ago)

      Excellent shot mate, you are truly and inspiration to myself being an amateur and im very pleased to have found your work here on Flickr.

      Best Regards

      Ian...

    33. r-dean (8 months ago)

      very cool to see documented your beginnings a year ago to now. how much you can learn, grow and do, if you love something and apply yourself daily to it.

      that's what i'm 'taking away' from your 365project and of course the memory of all your awesome shots [and the book once it's published ;-]

    34. msnatsumi (8 months ago)

      Wew! At last i made it until the 364th shot! Thanks to the slideshow feature of Flikr... Can't wait to see the Last Shot in your 1-Year Project!

      Woah. It's a great work Dude! How did you not forget to take a shot every single day? Claps for your Obra Maestra. Same with others, it's a pleasure stumbling upon your Gallery. Thanks for sharing them to the Earthlings. Actually, they served as a great inspiration for me to like the field you are in... being a shutterbug..

      Anyway, I'll reserve my congratulations until tomorrow....
      make the last shot an amazing one okay!!!!!!

      Miss Natsumi
      13, Philippines

    35. Venn Diagram (8 months ago)

      Excellent shot, and sad to realise you'll be at an end soon - look forward to the book, and congrats on the award!

      His hair's not really on fire, is it? :-)

      All the best for 2010 Dustin!

      --
      Seen on my Flickr home page. (?)

    36. Garfields Friend (8 months ago)

      thank you for sharing your photos and background informations. i learned so much about lightning and getting an other angle of view. that was the longest and greatest lesson ever. your photos are an inspiration for us.

      happy new year!

      Kai

    37. M V Shreeram (8 months ago)

      Awesome!!

    38. analox & admiré (8 months ago)

      Thanks for sharing with us! Have a great year ahead with growth & happiness ;)

    39. shri :) (8 months ago)

      I know how tidious wud it be to read all these long comments and many more to come ! so i want to keep it short :) to be honest Flickr wouldn't have been so interesting and educating wid out a photographer like u !!!
      every day when i sign in to flickr my mind would look for three photographers one is You second is
      Oleg and third is Alex. i have got so much to learn from you guys. i donno when will i be capable of implementing what i ever i have learnt, but it really keeps me going as a photographer. gives me so much of Inspiration to bring that quality !!! so i would really like to thank you for sharing your amazing work with us !!!!! Love ya Dustin U rock :) opps did i say i am going to keep it short?????? sorry i couldn't :(

    40. holdielow (8 months ago)

      Thank you for sharing all those sweet Strobist infos with us. I hope you are still growing after you are done with your 365's project! Keep us updated with photographs from time to time though =D
      pce.

    41. Miquel Àngel. (8 months ago)

      Brillante !!!
      Un saludo y feliz 2010.

    42. hidesax (8 months ago)

      Thank you! Happy New Year Dustin!

    43. Sprengstoff72 (8 months ago)

      thx for sharing your knowledge in such a wonderfull way, it has been very inspiring! Happy new year to you and yours!

    44. yourawesome (8 months ago)

      thanks for your inspiration Dustin! toast to you and you endeavours

    45. moments of memory (8 months ago)

      Can't wait to see your final shot. This project has been so inspirational for me and I'm sure many many others.

      From the guts it took to get out there with all that equipment and take these shots, to the dedication of documenting all the details, it has been an amazingly enjoyable journey. Will be a shame to see it come to an end, still at least there's a book to look forward too :)

      oh, and Happy New Year!

    46. Noah Stephens (8 months ago)

      Thank you for everything, Dustin. I truly hope there is truth in the maxim that those who give generously receive much in return. If it is, you're gonna need a warehouse for all the goodness headed your way, brother.

      Also, I hope Dustin has inspired all of his viewers to share what we know with other upcoming photographers.

      Happy New Year, everybody.

    47. The-Night-Watch (8 months ago)

      great shot...can't believe there is only one day left...

    48. .sunglow. (8 months ago)

      glad to see there is a humble side to you, well deserved credits!

    49. jxhern2 (8 months ago)

      Haven't chimed in much here during your 365, but have been following since "The Strobist Interview". Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration/information. I know how much time and hard work went into posting, not to mention making all this beautiful photography was.

    50. ...storrao... (8 months ago)

      great shot!

      happy new year!!!!

    51. D.Lopez (8 months ago)

      Dustin, I think what makes you so admirable is your desire to share your knowledge. There are some photographers who keep their techniques/secrets for themselves. So, new photographers like myself appreciate the fact that you take a few quick minutes to answer quick questions or post your setups. I must say that I enjoy Erin being your P.I.C. (Partner In Crime). It reminds me of me and my fiancee! Thank you!

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