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<sub>And Then All Lights Extinguished (365/365)

7. June 2011
Well, I'm finished! This is my last photo for this 365…
Thanks to my mam for helping me with this. She was the one, who blew out the candles and she also helped me to be in focus because otherwise this would have been a pain in the ass to shoot! The meaning of this image should be clear. The candles stand for my 365, which is over now. That's the reason why the candles don't burn anymore and smoke surrounds them. I had this in my mind since days now and I knew that it would be perfect for my last photo and I hope you like it as well.

It was really an interesting year. This project was really awesome, although sometimes I really wanted to quit. But if you're thinking about starting a 365 yourself - DO IT! This project helped me to grow in more than one aspect. It definitely helped me grow as a photographer, as well as a person. I made so many experiences this year. As mentioned before, I gained a lot more photography skills and I also met a lot of people, who talked with me about the project. I really got a lot of feedback, advices as well as admiration.

This project showed me how much I love photography! I know that it will be always a part of me either as a hobby or maybe sometime as a profession. Because of this awareness, I have to say that I'm a little bit sad that this project is already over. Nevertheless, I'm not going to start up another 365 this year. Sorry to disappoint, but I really need some time now to see where photography takes me now...

Completing my 365 was really worth it. I never missed a day although this project was a pain in the ass some times, but on other days I could have made 5 photo's and more at the same time… Some days I felt inspired and on other days I couldn't come up with an idea at all. Anyway, I mostly spend 1-5 hours (some times even more) for each image. Beginning with the set up, shooting, editing and sometimes also the walk to the location. Nevertheless, I really think it was worth it and I'm really proud of myself that I finished it. Looking back at older photos shows me that this time was definitely worth it.

Last but not least, I want to thank a few people. First of all, I want to thank my boyfriend, friends and family. They always supported me during this project. Especially my boyfriend needed some extra nerves when I spend most of the day shooting and editing that being with him And of course, I want to thank YOU GUYS! don't even know where to start, but you all have been so supportive and amazing. Thank you for all the nice comments, feedbacks and critiques as well as motivating me to keep on every day.

WOHOO, I'M DONE! TIME TO CELEBRATE

PS: Kinda nice that it's my birthday tomorrow, ha?

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Nikkor 50mm f/1.8



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