
“I feel confident imposing change on myself. It’s a lot more fun progressing than looking back. That’s why I need to throw curve balls.” —David Bowie
In an effort to keep growing and learning, I’m participating in the #100DayProject by taking photographs daily with my Olympus OM-D. I’ll edit and post my favorite photos from the week each Monday. I’m new to photography and would greatly appreciate any feedback or advice.
If you’re unfamiliar with the 100 Day Project, the concept is simple. You choose any creative project you like and do it every day for 100 days, sharing your process on social media using the hashtag #The100DayProject. This year the dates are Feb. 13-May 24.
If you are participating this year, let me know where I can follow you. I find these types of challenges (NaNoWriMo/Artist’s Way/52 Week Writing Challenge) help me balance my chaotic creative energy into a more disciplined practice.
Here’s my first batch of photos:





Beautiful and i cant wait to see what else you do!
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Thank you!!!
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Great job! I love it!
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Thanks!
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Such a beautiful collection. More please. ✅💖
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Thank you!!! That’s so nice of you.
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You’re most welcome, dear Bridgette.😊
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Keep going. They are lovely and sharp. Nice work Bridgette!
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Thanks so much!
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Superb ! Beautifully captured 👌❤ well done.
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Thank you!!!
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It’s my pleasure 🙂👌❤
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brilliant🙏🙏🙏
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These photos are wonderful. Especially the ones of the flowers…gorgeous!
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Thank you!!!
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Hi Bridgette. Are you on Twitter?
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Yea, but I’m terrible at it though! I’m at @bridgettetales
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I like Twitter. I’m terrible at LinkedIn! And I have a love hate relationship with Facebook! Sigh. 😁
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I’m not on LinkedIn and feel the same about Facebook! I love Instagram though.
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Fantastic, Bridgette! I using Affinity Photo for editing. I’m curious what app(s) you use.
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I’m currently using the software that came with my Apple laptop, but I might invest in something with more options once I learn more.
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Great pix! I found the last one especially interesting.
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Thank you!!
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Wonderful photos. I like the first one best.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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A good and varied series – how great you are photographing every day. The first 10000 photos are the worst, they say – you must have passed that! Keep photographing, they already look great, and the more you photograph and look at other peoples work, the more you will learn. You have a great camera as well. I use Lightroom and Photoshop, but there are free software like Gimp that are great too. Good luck with your photos!
I read a couple of your posts and you really have a way with words. If I understood it right, you are a writer too? Keep up the good work!
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Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ll look at Gimp. Yes, I’m a writer and hopefully one day will be published.
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You will!
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Wow, thank you for saying that!
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;-D
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All of these photos look just terrific, Bridget. It’s hard to believe that you are new to photography. I especially like the last one (lots of interesting lines for the eye to follow).
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Why, thank you! I take lots of photos with my phone, but I’m new to a nice camera and playing with editing. I appreciate the feedback.
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Believe it or not, I actually have that camera too — although I typically take pics from my phone because it is always on me. (I’m not even sure they make those cameras any more.) But Olympus does take really good pics.
Good luck with your 100-day challenge. (I am not nearly disciplined enough to work on something every day.)
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Thank you! The camera is a bit heavy and cumbersome for everyday use. However, it was a gift from my father and I’m so grateful for the chance to play around with it. I appreciate your kind words!
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They are gorgeous photos!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful pix!
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Thank you!
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Very interesting project. Your photos are very beautiful 😍😍😍
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Thank you!
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That red building was well shot , loved it 😍
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Thank you!
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Beautiful pictures especially the flower close up and brilliant idea of 100 day project .. thank you!!!!
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Thank you!!!
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Those are beautiful photos!!
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Thank you so much Selina!
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You’re welcome! 😊
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Love this idea💡
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Thanks! It’s not my idea, but a national movement. It’s been so fun!
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Well I meant the idea in general of it but either way love your content 🤟🖤
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Thanks! I appreciate it so much.
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Of course💜💜🤟
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You are the only person I have “met” who owns an Olympus! How do you like it?
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I’m new to photography and don’t have anything to compare it to, but I find it’s fairly intuitive and with the several lenses I have I’m able to zoom in pretty far and the picture remains clear.
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I began my digital photography journey with Olympus, an old E 520. I still have it somewhere with a collection of lenses. They make very good crop sensor cameras. I switched to Nikon when I moved to full frame and I do love them.
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Thanks, Alan. I’m so new that this feels decadent still. I’m sure I’m headed down a long and expensive road.
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You are the second Olympian I know. 😀
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I’m totally calling myself an Olympian now!
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Ha ha, I am a Nikon photographer now. I had to switch when I went full time as a photographer and needed to go to full frame.
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I own several Canons, two Olympus and an array of lenses. My daughter has a Nikon. I almost bought one last week. Sticker shock!
Are you a professional photographer?
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Hi Bobbie Jean! I’m a very new photographer. My father has lots of cameras and he gifted me the Olympus I am using-one of his old cameras. I went to a camera store for the first time this week and sticker shock is absolutely the word for it!
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Yes, I have been working as a photographer for about 10 years now. I began in the music industry. I went back to university in 2018 and achieved a masters degree in commercial photography.
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This is an excellent idea keep up the good work I hope to guy a Canon some day and do the same
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Thank you! I hope you do!
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Thank you for responding if you get time please visit my blog too.
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**I find these types of challenges help me balance my chaotic creative energy into a more disciplined practice.** I’ve never participated in such challenges but what you said here seems like exactly what I need.. I have such an overwhelming creative energy and since I’m not consistent in releasing it in outlets frequently I often feel restless and unsatisfied with myself. I am late to this challenge I guess since it started mid February but I think I can make my own challenge period 😅. Thank you for this post. I will be glad to checking your beautiful photos.
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It’s taken me a long time to realize that I need more structure to my creativity-deadlines and accountability. I can easily spiral out if I don’t make myself focus on one thing. I am excited you are going to join the 100 Day Project and I do hope you’ll post your progress!
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Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Hi great photos! May I know which software do you use to edit your photos?
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Hi! I’m currently using the software on my apple computer to edit but will probably purchase something better in the future. For now, as I’m figuring things out, it works just fine 🙂
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Hi Bridgette the cyclamen image is beautiful my favourite…Thank you for following CarolCooks2 🙂
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it.
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Wow. The pictures are lovely, and fascinating.
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Thank you so much!
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a very nice variety… thank you!!
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Thank you!
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love this idea
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Thank you, Melanie. It’s been so fun!
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What a great idea! Great photos too. Looking forward to more.
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Thanks!
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Reblogged this on Fiction Bricks and commented:
Guys, she simply has a wonderful eye and she’s ambitious. She’s fun to read and has a lot to say about her photos.
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Wow, thank you Mark!
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Pictures is first and foremost all about making memories and you have done it well. Love them. Thanks for the follow. I’ll keep in touch.
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Thank you. I like your writing style and look forward to reading more of your blog. Have a great day!
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Thank you, Bridgette. Have a great day too.☺️
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You have such an amazing collection of photographs Ms. Bridgette.
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Wow! Thank you for such a wonderful compliment.
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What a lovely set of photos!I look forward to the others that you will show us.
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Thank you!
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Great pictures!
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Thank you!
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Charming! Excellent job …
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Beautiful images!! Looking forward to seeing them all! New follower btw! Also a photographer and writer 😊 from Alabama
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Thank you! I’ll check your blog out too. I appreciate your support.
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The best photography. Excellent collection. Iam so glad to your did the work .
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’d like to think I’ve come a long way since these.
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Yes, it’s long way since!
Thank you so much! Iam glad too.
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