Photography Project: 1000 Grays + Personal Updates

I have started taking pictures as another artistic outlet last 2010, back when G+ was still a thing. From taking images of sunsets, landscapes, to everything mundane, what really stuck in my heart is taking black and white or monochromatic photographs.

In 2016, I started this 1000 Grays Project with an aim to capture one image a day, but I am such a home person that I don't go out very often. I can even stay at home for a month without going out even once. So just like that, the project ended in just a month.

For this new season though, instead of giving myself the pressure, I decided to only post whenever I have a picture to post, I don't need to go out everyday and tire myself out. And I believe I will someday finish this project with much more enthusiasm. I am actually a bit discouraged with my photographs, but we start somewhere, don't we?

Without further ado, let me share to you the first 25 photographs I have taken for this project.

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Being hard to oneself is something I struggle daily, but I always try to enjoy the journey in taking photographs than to curate my feed to peoples' liking. I just tell myself to take whatever I find beautiful and interesting no matter how simple they are because I know I am still training my eyes and confidence in delivering more interesting photographs.

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For this project, I am only using my mobile camera. I currently have a Huawei P20 mobile which has a dual camera co-engineered by Leica. It has a color sensor and a beautifully sharp monochromatic sensor that is 20 megapixels.

I stick to the latter. I shoot in black and white and sometimes post a #SOOC (straight out of camera) photo for an entry. If not, I just use simple tools in Instagram like the contrast, lux, structure, and a bit of sharpness. We want them photos poppin', don't we?

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I currently post my images in Instagram because I don't like posting one single photo with very short discription in my blog via @steepshot. Although I do have another account for that at @ohmundanemusings, I no longer use it.

My username in Instagram is @1000grays_ if you fancy following my journey there. I also have my personal Instagram account where I post colorful and beautiful things like sunsets, paintings, and people I love at @olaivart_. Make sure it has underscore after the name olaivart.

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I will keep you guys updated and will post the next 25 photographs when the planets align. My account is still a baby thus I only have 30 photographs now. I am just happy and contented with the rules and expectations I have set for myself, and hopefully will be able to finish this project gracefully.

Show some love, yes?

ON THE OTHER HAND...

I would also like to share a very good news that I got accepted to @sndbox's Cohort 2. To be accepted yet again in a community where artists and creatives are very much nurtured and supported is truly a privilege.

I cannot wait to reveal the things I wanted to do by the opportunity given. I am also opening my Traditional Art Contest again by the end of the month.

I would also like to sincerely say thank you to @sndbox team for accepting me again. This means so much to me, so thank you very much. We will have a fun and fruitful 2018! Claiming it already! 🙏

Read @sndbox's welcome note to the incubatees: Launch of Cohort 2 [Welcome Announcement]

Don't forget to follow @sndbox for more fun and engaging initiatives and community questions!

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I am also part of SOFT — an event where Cagayan de Oro creatives gather and sell their hearts out to the market. First major event will happen this month of August, and I cannot wait to share our local talents to the international cryptoworld!

EP Launch 〰️ Zine Launch 〰️ Maker's Market
Location: #chingkeetea Velez-Gaerlan Branch
Date will be announced soon!
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I will end this post with this beautiful landscape image of Impasug-ong, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines which I took yesterday after spending time with @katiepals' family, away from the buzz of the city, for 5 days.