Tomorrow begins a new month, and it also marks the first time I am without a photo-taking project in almost a year and a half. Or, I should say, it would have marked that occasion, but I decided instead that a month-long project was in order.
November is the month of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., and while it’s not really my style to spend the holiday enumerating my blessings, I do think that there is always room for a little gratitude in my life. That is why I’ve decided to spend November pointing my lens at the people, places, and objects which bring me joy.
I’m not one to get too deep, and I think it goes without saying that I am profoundly grateful for the big things – my family, my health, my home – which is why I expect that I’ll focus more on the little things for this – my morning cup of coffee, a favorite knitting pattern, pigtails on bad hair days… And, oh, alright, there will probably be some of the big things sneaking in there, too.
I’d like to invite you to join me. I’ve created a flickr group for the occasion. Submissions are limited to 7 photos per week, so pick your one favorite image each day. You can explain the image in detail, link to your blog, just write a small blurb, or say nothing and let the image speak for itself. The choice is yours. Every couple of days, I’ll pick one of my favorites from the pool and post it here to share with everyone.
I hope to see you joining in!
And please spread the word – the more the merrier 🙂
Here’s a badge for your blog, if you’d like one:
<a href="https://www.lisaclarke.net/tag/a-month-of-gratitude/"><img src="https://www.lisaclarke.net/images/host_gratitude.png"></a>
I joined up! Now, gotta figure out what I’m grateful for!
Eh, that shouldn’t be hard. It’s the narrowing it down to something photogenic that’s tough, I think!
Count me in…sounds right up my alley.
Oh, good! I always love your photos 🙂
Yay, just what I need this month!
http://thegirlinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/a-month-of-gratitude-1/
Looking forward to the Month of Gratitude! Quick question though– I grabbed the badge you posted, but the one that shows up on my blog is a picture of pumpkins, not the Month of Gratitude. Did I do something wrong? I thought I just copied & pasted the link… Thanks!!
No, it was my fault! I realized it just around the same time you did. There’s a new link posted now that should work 🙂 Sorry about that!
Great idea! I am going to try to participate. 🙂
This is a super hard month for us, but I really need the daily reminder, so I’m in.
http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2010/11/month-of-gratitude.html
I’m a bit nervous about my less than terrific photography, but that’s not the point, is it?
Definitely not the point 🙂 Of course, it’s a great opportunity to practice and improve, if that’s what you’re after!
What a great idea! I’m totally thankful for friends like you who come up with such awesome ideas! I’m in!!
tejae
ok..a day late but I am in too. Will give me the needed break from writing the great American novel for NaNoWriMo. you da bomb Lisa
Hi. I saw your post on the Picture Fall boards, so I joined up. This is a lovely idea. You might be interested to know that there is another November gratitude group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/gratitude30days2010/. Your blog is beautiful, btw. I love the design.
Thanks for letting me know – I actually noticed that when looking at one of our photos this morning, and already joined it 🙂
Oh, and thank you for the complement re:my blog! Tinkering with the design is one of my favorite hobbies.
I just found your blog and I’m loving everything I see. So glad I found the flickr group too. Off to check out more of your site:)
Thank you for saying so! Welcome and enjoy 🙂