Looking Back on August

Well, August has fair galloped by, the pace clicked on rigidly with each new daily challenge - and I relished them all. Each one different. Each one with varied complexity. Each one a joy to complete.

So, how do I rate the success or otherwise? Not too bad actually! All briefs were completed, even if the artistic licence card had to be played a couple of times. Some assignments were completed early in the day, others, I was watching the seconds tick towards midnight as I champed at the bit hoping to get to the 'publish' line in time. Some had to be quite carefully planned whilst others were, 'let's see how we can achieve that on the day'. Some images were publication quality and successful, others were well, yep it fulfils the brief but would never make it past the photographic editor. However, there were some where success was clear the moment the shutter clicked - and a nice collection of those there were too!

My favourite image of the month was also the image with the most hits. I suspect that my choice of this mother and baby subject for Day 25 - "Stirs Emotions" might have raised a few eyebrows but the fact it has been the most visited also bears testament to the fact that it must have hit the mark. Other favourites were, the galloping horse, decaying bananas, the hares and foxes (although the latter two displaying typical issues of low-light shooting). In fact there were so many great subjects which I had been set that it is hard to put them in any kind of preference order, so I won't.
I won't because what did become clear was that not every picture pleased everyone. Instead, throughout the month, there was infact, something for everyone. The diversity had wide appeal. I think I proved that in many eyes, I am not just a wildlife photographer, or a still life photographer, or a landscape photographer, or a portrait photographer. I am actually happy to take on many aspects and deliver with determination.

However, without one factor, this bit of happy 'summer madness' could not have happened.
That factor?
You!
You responded to my call for challenges.
You helped me out with arranging shoots.
You encouraged me.
You said nice things.
More than ever, this made me determined not to let you all down.

A huge, huge thank you everyone!







Now you know what I can do, please do get in touch to discuss any immediate or future assignments you might have.

Meanwhile, I will be getting in touch with many of you in the next few days.

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