2015 Project 52 - Guidelines, FAQ and Index

[Dave Humphries]

What is Project 52?
The idea is that each member sets themselves a target to publish a picture a week, for 52 weeks, that stretches their photographic skills, or develops them throughout the year of 2015.

How can I start?
Easy;
1) Click this link; in the new tab/window that opens, click the "+ Post New Thread" button.
2) Title the thread "2015 Project 52, <first> quarter by <first/full name> (<CiC username>)"
3) Ideally, write a few words on how you will be using Project 52 to improve your skills in 2015
4) Add your first picture (or do it later in week)
5) Ideally, add a link back to this thread from your initial post, so members new to this concept (anyone in last 3 years) can more easily discover what it is all about

What happens 'next' week?
You reopen your thread and post into it again
If you click "Go Advanced", you can edit the new post's title to put in the week number if you wish, there's a list below to help with this.
After 13 weeks (one quarter), it is suggested you start a new thread (in 2012, we found threads got slow to load after a longer than this, especially if you add more than one image per week)

Any tips on getting the best from this?
It would be helpful to say a few words in each week's photo post of what you were trying to achieve that week, and note any successes or known failures and provide the basic shooting information
You can bookmark/favorite your thread in your browser for easy relocation (e.g. to add next week's photo post)
You can put a "My Project 52 thread" link to it in your Signature*, so it appears at the bottom of every post you make in the forum (for others to see your progress)
You will be able to use the new Lytebox to step through all images in the thread as it builds week by week

Any rules to follow?
Let's call them guidelines, not rules;
Ideally the photo you publish each week should be taken in the last 7 days or so
However, your personal aim might be to develop your PP skills, so this is not mandatory
Comments and constructive replies in a members thread are acceptable (we're all here to learn)
However, since these threads will build over time to become a record of each member's photographic progression, it would be preferable not to re-process and re-post another member's photo in their thread (or add any of your own images), as this will confuse things
Members can request variation from these guidelines in the first post of their thread, but be advised some may not see them (or these guidelines for that matter), so please be tolerant if someone doesn't adhere to them, you can always PM me for help if it is a problem.

How do I know who is taking part?
I (Dave Humphries) will update the third post in this thread with links to everyone's threads, do send me a PM (after a week) if I miss yours

Is there a weekly Theme?
No, but if you feel you need one, feel free to set yourself one.
Some ideas might be something based on the week number, or a letter of the alphabet, or perhaps an international event that week.
You could always add a list of personal themes in your thread starter post if that helps you stick to the plan.

Where did this idea come from?
The original suggestion was made here in 2012 and reactivated here in 2014, please post any comments and queries there too, as this thread is closed. The discussion thread, if read fully, explains how we got to these guidelines, your query may be answered there.

We haven't started yet, can the rules be changed?
Perhaps; please post any comments, suggestions or queries below my reactivation post here

Notes:
* For new members; signatures are enabled after you have reached a post count of 10 at CiC

Thank you and enjoy yourselves,

[Dave Humphries]

Link to discussion in 2014: Project 52 (Suggestion and discussion)

As 2015 starts on a Thursday, I thought we'd start a few days early to include NYE festivities.

So we'll start on Monday 29th December and the 'weeks' will run from Monday to Sunday;
First Quarter thread:
Week 01: from Monday 29 Dec
Week 02: from Monday 05 Jan
Week 03: from Monday 12 Jan
Week 04: from Monday 19 Jan
Week 05: from Monday 26 Jan
Week 06: from Monday 02 Feb
Week 07: from Monday 09 Feb
Week 08: from Monday 16 Feb
Week 09: from Monday 23 Feb
Week 10: from Monday 02 Mar
Week 11: from Monday 09 Mar
Week 12: from Monday 16 Mar
Week 13: from Monday 23 Mar
Second Quarter thread:
Week 14: from Monday 30 Mar
Week 15: from Monday 06 Apr
Week 16: from Monday 13 Apr
Week 17: from Monday 20 Apr
Week 18: from Monday 27 Apr
Week 19: from Monday 04 May
Week 20: from Monday 11 May
Week 21: from Monday 18 May
Week 22: from Monday 25 May
Week 23: from Monday 01 June
Week 24: from Monday 08 June
Week 25: from Monday 15 June
Week 26: from Monday 22 June
Third Quarter thread:
Week 27: from Monday 29 June
Week 28: from Monday 06 July
Week 29: from Monday 13 July
Week 30: from Monday 20 July
Week 31: from Monday 27 July
Week 32: from Monday 03 Aug
Week 33: from Monday 10 Aug
Week 34: from Monday 17 Aug
Week 35: from Monday 24 Aug
Week 36: from Monday 31 Aug
Week 37: from Monday 07 Sep
Week 38: from Monday 14 Sep
Week 39: from Monday 21 Sep
Fourth Quarter thread:
Week 40: from Monday 28 Sep
Week 41: from Monday 05 Oct
Week 42: from Monday 12 Oct
Week 43: from Monday 19 Oct
Week 44: from Monday 26 Oct
Week 45: from Monday 02 Nov
Week 46: from Monday 09 Nov
Week 47: from Monday 16 Nov
Week 48: from Monday 23 Nov
Week 49: from Monday 30 Nov
Week 50: from Monday 07 Dec
Week 51: from Monday 14 Dec
Week 52: from Monday 21 Dec
Thus closing on Sunday 27 Dec 2015

Monday 28 Dec could be the start of a 2016 Project 52, if we're still capable after this one

Cheers, Dave

[Dave Humphries]

Index of members running 2015 Project 52 threads:

Allen (allenlennon): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Andrew (AndrewMcD): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Brian (JBW): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Carolyn (Bunty Plumchip): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Chris (Venser): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Connie (CLK): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Erik (TheBigE): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Frank (FrankMi): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Geoff (Geoff F): Botanical 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter

Geoff (Geoff F): Weekly Photo Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Izzie (IzzieK): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Janis (purplehaze): 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter

Kay (wilgk): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Kaye (Kaye Leggett): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Mark (Mark von Kanel): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Mark (mknittle): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Nicola: 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Shane (ShaneS): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Steve (srdonovan): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Tony (TonyW): 1st Quarter, 2nd, 3rd, 4th


I (Dave Humphries) will regularly update this post with links to everyone's threads, do send me a PM (after a week) if I have missed yours.