2016 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 2016.

How can I support this idea? (even if I don't take part myself)
Nothing discourages like a lack of interest. So, rather than try to keep across everyone's P52 threads (which can be overwhelming), I suggest it is better for one or two viewing people to 'adopt' at least one P52 contributing person, follow them - and make a point to always comment on each week's submission.


How can I start as a contributor?
Easy;
1) Click this link; in the new tab/window that opens, click the "+ Post New Thread" button.
2) Title the thread "2016 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 2016
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 4 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 if 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 and here in late 2015, please post any comments and queries there too, as this thread is closed. The previous discussion threads, if read fully, explain how we got to these guidelines, your query may be answered there.

New discussion pertaining to 2016 should be posted in this thread (Thanks In Advance)


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

Thank you and enjoy yourselves, Dave

[Dave Humphries]

Since last year's P52 calendar finished on Sunday 27 Dec 2015, we'll start '2016' a few days early to include NYE festivities.

So we'll start on Monday 28th December and the 'weeks' will run from Monday to Sunday;
First Quarter thread:
Week 01: from Monday 28 Dec
Week 02: from Monday 04 Jan
Week 03: from Monday 11 Jan
Week 04: from Monday 18 Jan
Week 05: from Monday 25 Jan
Week 06: from Monday 01 Feb
Week 07: from Monday 08 Feb
Week 08: from Monday 15 Feb
Week 09: from Monday 22 Feb
Week 10: from Monday 29 Feb - oh lookie; a leap year
Week 11: from Monday 07 Mar
Week 12: from Monday 14 Mar
Week 13: from Monday 21 Mar
Second Quarter thread:
Week 14: from Monday 28 Mar
Week 15: from Monday 04 Apr
Week 16: from Monday 11 Apr
Week 17: from Monday 18 Apr
Week 18: from Monday 25 Apr
Week 19: from Monday 02 May
Week 20: from Monday 09 May
Week 21: from Monday 16 May
Week 22: from Monday 23 May
Week 23: from Monday 30 May
Week 24: from Monday 06 June
Week 25: from Monday 13 June
Week 26: from Monday 20 June
Third Quarter thread:
Week 27: from Monday 27 June
Week 28: from Monday 04 July
Week 29: from Monday 11 July
Week 30: from Monday 18 July
Week 31: from Monday 25 July
Week 32: from Monday 01 Aug
Week 33: from Monday 08 Aug
Week 34: from Monday 15 Aug
Week 35: from Monday 22 Aug
Week 36: from Monday 29 Aug
Week 37: from Monday 05 Sep
Week 38: from Monday 12 Sep
Week 39: from Monday 19 Sep
Fourth Quarter thread:
Week 40: from Monday 26 Sep
Week 41: from Monday 03 Oct
Week 42: from Monday 10 Oct
Week 43: from Monday 17 Oct
Week 44: from Monday 24 Oct
Week 45: from Monday 31 Oct
Week 46: from Monday 07 Nov
Week 47: from Monday 14 Nov
Week 48: from Monday 21 Nov
Week 49: from Monday 28 Nov
Week 50: from Monday 05 Dec
Week 51: from Monday 12 Dec
Week 52: from Monday 19 Dec
Thus closing on Sunday 25 Dec 2016

Monday 26 Dec could be the start of a 2017 Project 52, if any are still capable after this one
PS Next year (2017) will need to have 53 weeks! "P53", just think of that!

Cheers, Dave

[Dave Humphries]

Index of members running 2016 Project 52 threads:

Adam (Adzman808): 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter

Dave (Dave Humphries): Baby pics 1, Baby pics 2, Baby pics 3, Baby pics 4, Baby pics 5, Baby pics 6, Baby pics 7, Baby pics 8, Baby pics 9

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

Izzie (IzzzieK): January, February, March, April

Janis (purplehaze): 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th?

Joe (joebranko): 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter

Jon (Plumcrak): 1st Quarter

Judith (Urbanflyer): 1st Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter

Lindsay (CormacD): 2nd Quarter, 3rd Quarter, 4th Quarter

Mark (mknittle): 1st Quarter

Sam (SamRothstein): 1st Quarter

Venser (Venser): 1st Quarter


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. Especially when you start a new 'Quarter' thread.

Anyone submitting multiple photos per week may opt for monthly threads, like Izzie has.

The 2015 Index may be found here.

The 2017 Index may be found here.

Keep at it, Dave

[Dave Humphries]

Other long running series ...

P52 is all about encouraging us to make a regular commitment to our hobby in the taking and/or processing of images.

It was recently pointed out that there are others here with occasional/long running threads and I invite nominations to me by PM (as this thread is closed) of examples I have 'misplaced', so I can add them to this post in recognition.

Who knows, may be it will encourage others to start making a similar commitment, especially if they do not wish to be 'tied' to the expectation of regularly producing an image.

TIA, Dave


Nandakumar's Mindscapes was started back in January 2014 and he has now reached 630 images in that thread.

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[Dave Humphries]

The definitive list of threads of Donald's USA adventure.

• The Edit has begun
• Moonrise at Olmsted Point, Yosemite: 17th September 2016
• Catherdral Rocks from Valley View, Yosemite
• Late evening Sun on Mt Conness overlooking Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park
• Sunset over: Time to go
• Clearing Storm: Valley View
• The Long Road Ahead
• Lines and Shapes on Highway 120
• Benton Hot Springs and the White Mountains, California
• The Perigree Moon - November 14th 2016
• Moonset at Mono
• Is it fog? Is it low cloud? No, it's ...... smoke!
• Tenaya Lake #4
• Heading East on 167
• Perigree Moon rising over Arngask
• Half Dome from Cook's Meadow
• The Chapel ... and its tall neighbour
• Raven Crossing Half Dome
• El Capitan #1
• Not a mountain, lake or tree
• Going east on Highway 120
• Tufas in Mono Lake

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