365 Categories

I’m just about finished the 365 pictures/day challenge and it has been fun. At times, or like 11:59pm at night it may not be so fun, and a wack of my photos are forced and not that interesting (or so I think) so after talking to Duane and Matt up in Wawa, we’re going to try something different and this is open to all.

If you would like to join, here is the group:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/365categories/

We are going to do the 365 Categories in 365 days. This means you have 365 days, to take 365 pictures, and I’ll provide the 365 categories. Think of it like a scavenger hunt, or yahtzee. You know ahead of time what you need to take, and you could get most of them done in the first few days if you really wanted. Some are time sensitive, like holidays, and seasonal, but most are not.

Another thing, these are all up to interpretation, some are more specific then others, but it is ultimately up to the photographer what photo fits each idea.

Here is the list so far, it’s a draft, but I’m finally releasing so that others can proof it.

1. Body part (All about me series)
2. Your self portrait taken in a mirror
3. Your hairstyle
4. Your most prized possession
5. You studying or reading
6. You doing your housework
7. You exercising
8. Something with your name on it
9. A self-portrait
10. Life
11. Death
12. Humans on a lake
13. Farm animals
14. A sunset
15. A sunrise
16. An elderly couple
17. A close shot of a couple holding hands
18. Your backyard
19. A child playing dress-up
20. An outdoor ice-skating rink
21. Someone mowing the lawn
22. Rosy cheeks
23. A hot drink
24. A close-up of icicles
25. A computer
26. Your father’s/someone’s father profile
27. A frosty mug of beer or a glass of wine
28. Valentine’s Day – (Holiday Series)
29. Halloween
30. Easter
31. Christmas
32. Canada Day / Independence Day
33. Thanksgiving
34. Father’s Day
35. Mother’s Day
36. Gardening tools
37. Hard light (Explore the Camera Series)
38.  Soft light
39. Long exposure
40. Shot that conveys perspective
41.  Repeat/Repetitive
42. Macro shot
43. Contrasting elements
44. Someone playing with a pet
45. Monochrome, naturally
46. Out of focus
47. Shallow depth of field
48. Action shot
49. Shot through something transparent or translucent
50. Shot from the ground
51. Night photo
52. The main street of a small town
53. A big-city skyline
54. A hot-dog stand
55. A senior playing with a child
56. A fountain or sprinkler
57. Fruit still on the bush/vine
58. A place of worship
59. People watching a fireworks display
60. A wedding party
61. A car trunk packed for a vacation
62. A farmer’s field
63. A colourful patio or beach umbrella
64. People waving flags
65. Friends sitting on a park bench
66. Reflection
67. A pitcher of lemonade or iced tea
68. Someone getting a haircut
69. Landscape
70. Kids’ schoolbooks
71. A grocery store
72. Neon Sign
73. The grave of an ancestor
74. A school crossing guard on duty
75. A kid’s team practicing
76. Lunch boxes, lunch bags or packed lunch
77. Local landmark
78. Birds flying south
79. Baled hay stacked in fields
80. A close-up of a colourful leaf in a puddle
81. Weird shot, what the?
82. Graffiti
83. A haunted house
84. Someone on a cell phone
85. Someone dressed in military apparel
86. A leafless tree silhouetted against a twilight sky
87.  Street Photography
88.  Music
89. A woman applying lipstick
90. Horizontal lines
91. Vertical lines
92. Curved lines
93. Upside down
94. A face illuminated by candlelight
95. Cartoon characters
96. Gifts
97. A large Christmas tree in town
98. Medals
99. Flowers in a garden
100. Flowers or plants in a pot
101. A natural landscape
102. Parades
103. Events at a fair
104. An old house
105. Your house/residence
106. A pile of clutter
107. Relatives
108. Musical instruments
109. A statue or a fountain
110. Stonework
111. Monuments
112. Clouds
113. Your mailbox
114. Your home’s decor
115. Rust
116. Live Performance
117. Cooking and baking
118. A restaurant
119.  A – (a photograph for each letter of the alphabet)
120. B
121. C
122. D
123. E
124. F
125. G
126. H
127. I
128. J
129. K
130. L
131. M
132. N
133. O
134. P
135. Q
136. R
137. S
138. T
139. U
140. V
141. W
142.  X
143. Y
144. Z
145. Rainstorms
146. Grocery shopping
147. Doing laundry
148. House Chores
149. Umbrellas
150. Walking the dog
151. A street lamp
152. Grass
153. Mountains
154. A yard/garage sale
155. Cleaning out the closet
156. High-school memorabilia
157. Group photo
158. Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
159. Your unmade (or made) bed
160. Puddles
161. Destruction
162. Your kitchen
163. Your bathroom
164. Your living room
165. Your bedroom
166. Your lunch
167. Vertigo
168. Time
169. Dinosaur
170. Volunteer work
171. Textures
172. A street sign
173. Your closet
174. Your outfit
175. Handwritten letters
176. Your shoes
177. Your sports equipment
178. A gas station with gas prices
179. Your dinner
180. Someone cooking dinner
181. The people in your life—family, coworkers, roommates, friends and more
182. A local movie theatre
183. Your computer
184. Technology
185. Your creative space
186. Any art or scrapbook projects in process
187. Contemplative
188. Family coats
189. Your music listening device (ie. iPod, 45)
190. Running shoes
191. Birthday parties
192. Birthday cakes
193. Birthday decorations
194. Bridal/baby showers
195. Housewarming parties
196. A piece of history
197. 2 – Doubles (Set Series)
198. 3 – Triplets
199. Set of 4
200. Set of 5
201. Set of 6
202. Set of 7
203. Set of 8
204. Set of 9
205. Zoo/Domestic Animals
206. A day at the park
207. An important graduation
208. Pets
209. Neighbourhood pets (like horses or that yappy dog down the street!)
210. Outdoor concerts
211. Farmer’s markets
212. Weather
213. A gym
214. A local bakery
215. Your neighbours
216. Your cell phone
217. A barbecue
218. The beach
219. A wedding cake
220. Family dinners
221. Your jewellery box
222. A toy
223. Mode of transportation
224. Wildlife
225. Swimming
226. A camping trip
227. The autumn leaves
228. Someone running under a waterfall
229. Hiking
230. Boating
231. Skiing
232. Gardening
233. Holiday parties
234. Road trip
235. Sledding
236. Building snowmen
237. Making snow angels
238. Throwing snowballs
239. Drinking hot chocolate
240. Decorating cookies
241. Makes you cry – (Emotion Series)
242. Makes you laugh
244. Makes you angry
245. Makes you anxious/nervous
246. Makes you upset
247. Makes you jealous
248. Makes you wonder
249. Makes you embarrassed
250. Makes you curious
251. Makes you proud
252. What you do that relaxes you
253. Makes you happy
254. Makes you frustrated
255. Makes you feel guilty
256. A family reunion
257. Garbage
258. Your childhood home
259. A reunion
260. A newborn baby
261. Dancing
262. A board game
263.  Something brand new
264. Something you find sexy
265. Party decorations before a party
266. A party invitation
267. A thank-you note you received
268.  Silhouette
269. Something very old
270. Love
271.  A child’s recital or performance
272. A family or friends playing games
273. Dirty laundry
274. New Year’s Eve party
275. A snowman
276. Local festival
277. Bonfires
278. Peace
279. Museum
280. Art
281. Spring blossoms
282. Lazy
283. The first snowfall
284. What you see on an evening stroll
285. Infinity
286. A teacher
287. Red – (Colour Series)
288. Orange
289. Yellow
290. Green
291. Blue
292. Purple
293. Pink
294. Black
295. White
296. Brown
297. Rainbow
298. A trip to the library
299. A book you are reading
300. Your job
301. Something important to you
302. Someone on a date
303. A dessert
304. A sandbox
305. A bowl of soup on a cold day
306. Cookies straight out of the oven
307. Interesting architecture
308. Someone jumping in the air
309. An umbrella in a rainstorm
310. A clock in a tower or large building
311. People at an airport
312. Luggage you’re taking on a trip
313. Athletes at a sporting event
314. A bird’s nest with or without eggs or birds
315. A bandstand in a park
316. City lights at night
317. Fire (Element Series)
318. Ice
319. Water
320. Wind
321. Electricity
322. Earth
323. Metal
324. Wood
325. Fine china
326. Your everyday dishes
327. A leafless tree in the winter
328. A birthday present
329. A cemetery
330. The view out your bedroom window
331. Headlines on a daily newspaper
332. A child walking to school or catching the bus
333. Something shiny
334. Something wrinkled, crinkled or folded
335. People talking
336. Piles of laundry
337. The inside of your refrigerator
338. Your bookshelves
339. Puddles
340. Fog
341. A family heirloom
342.  People you meet
343.  Vacation shot
344.  A full moon
345. A recognition or award ceremony
346. A new pair of shoes
347. Where you went to school
348. Your alarm clock
349.  Your favourite spot to relax (Favourite Series)
350.  A favourite Christmas decoration
351. Your favourite place to shop
352. Your favourite Halloween costume of all time
353. Your favourite band
354. Your favourite ice cream
355. Your favourite recipe
356. Your favourite piece of furniture
357. Your favourite website
358. Items in your favourite color
359. A favourite magazine
360. Your favourite chair
361. Your favourite food
362. A favourite treat, such as cupcakes
363. Your favourite pillow or fabric
364. A favourite movie
365. Your favourite cereal

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