Now that I’m pretty much in love with my new Nikon D90, I’ve decided to take on a little project. The 365 project, that is.
The goal of the 365 project is simple: to take at least one photo every day for the next year. In documenting everything, no matter how simple or mundane, I hope to improve my shooting abilities and provide a glimpse into my life here in China.
You can find the photos here on Flickr. Eventually I’ll set up a separate section on this website for my 365 photos.
Oh, hey.
Say hello to my new Nikon D90—my first DSLR. I ventured over to the Beijing Wukesong Camera Market earlier today to buy it, and believe me when I say I was as giddy as a five-year-old on Christmas morning upon arrival.
Ever since I dabbled with photography at my Poynter fellowship last year, I’ve been wanting to explore advanced digital photography. I’ve taken a lot of photos during my travels around Asia but have become increasingly frustrated by the limitations of my little Kodak point-and-shoot. I suppose anyone who was given Canon Mark III to play around with for two weeks would feel that way too. (Point-and-shoot, it’s not you. It’s me. But we can still be friends!)
I’ve still got a lot to learn with this baby, but I’m already getting the hang of—and enjoying—it.
If only I had the D90 when I went to go see the temples of Angkor Wat …
Bridget O'Donnell is a designer for Ataway in Shanghai, China. She previously worked for the China Daily and graduated from the University of Michigan in 2009. More »
