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I’ve been having a look back at 2009’s Year In Pictures to see if there is anything I can add to last year’s summary. And my conclusion is – not really! The 12 things I have learned are still as relevent this time around as during 2008.

So, I’ll move straight on to…

A few Statistics

For those of you that like numbers, here are some stats:

Pictures made at home: 89/365 = 24.4%
Pictures made within 5 miles of home: 88/365 = 24.1%
Pictures made further away: 188/365 = 51.5%

Pictures made with Ixus 850 IS Compact: 0/365 = 0%
Pictures made with DSLR (Canon EOS 30D): 365/365 = 100%

As you will see, I haven’t used my Ixus compact once this year. Not just for 365 pictures, but at all. I don’t know why, but I’ve just been in the habit of taking my 30D everywhere with me. I think there were a few occasions last year when I really liked the composition of something taken with the Ixus but it was let down by the technical quality, so perhaps subconsciously I was thinking I’d rather lug a bigger camera around and get better quality images.

And compared to last year, I’ve also “got out more” – a greater number of pictures were taken further away than 5 miles and fewer at home – or perhaps that’s just a sign that I’m running out of things to photograph around the house!

Interestingly, between Monday 13th April (Day #469)and Friday 22nd May (Day #508), I didn’t make a single image at home. That’s 40 days straight, the longest period I’ve been without resorting to something close to hand.

And in case you care, here are my favourite and least favourite shots from each month:

* Pic of the Year: Day #501 – Tyneside Dusk

** Dud of the Year: Day #690 – Mono Textures

Final Thoughts

Has 2009 been harder than 2008? I’m not sure that’s true – although I seem to have been more pleased overall with the general standard (perhaps I took a few weeks to get “warmed up” in 2008?) – but I feel the duds this year were worse – so perhaps bigger peaks and troughs throughout the year would be the best way to describe it.

Oh, and in case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve decided to keep going during 2010. It’s addictive

Tags: newcastle, project365, review, statistics

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