I need to take a break. August is pencilled in for book-writing madness, and I know i won’t have many words left over for this space, so I’m thinking of trying an experiment. I’ve always been inspired by Darlene’s December Views project, where blogging participants let their photos do the talking for the whole of the month, so I’ve decided I need some of that for August.
Would you like to join me?
The (loose & very adaptable) plan would be to simply share one photo per day on your blog – Monday to Friday, or every day. Or whenever you want. Using any camera – DSLR, compact, Polaroid, Holga, iPhone (my choice), Instax, 35mm, video – with or without words – anything goes – for the whole of August. No pressure – just looking at August through your camera lens as a way to be more present this summer. And to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging.
What do you think?
I’ve been racking my brain this morning trying to think of a suitably jazzy name for the experiment but all I can come up with is ‘the August break’ so that’s what i’m going with :)
So if you’d like to play along leave a comment with your name and blog address and I’ll add your link to a blogroll of participants so we can all visit each other throughout the month.
You wanna play? Spread the word – it’ll be like a blogging summer camp!
I’m in….
I would love to join in too! A idea for a project to shake things up a bit :)
I thought I’d already commented but I think it was just in my head :P
I’m totally in!
absolutely!
Count me in. Sounds like fun!
Brilliant Idea! I’m in! xo
What fun this will be!
Lois
http://loisreynoldsmead.wordpress.com
Susannah, realised I may not have given my blog address in my last comment. Here it is just in case xxx
http://moospeare.blogspot.com/
You’ve just saved my bacon….I’ve been suffering from complete blog meltdown lately and tying myself up in knots trying to figure out how to get through the rest of the summer. Problem solved!
Looking forward to this!!
I’m in, yay!
Ooh, this sounds exciting! I want to play along :)
Oops, I forgot my blog :
http://alittlebeetoldme.wordpress.com/
http://juliesdailymeditations.blogspot.com/
yes yes count me in!
YES!!! blogging at gwynlmichael.com
I’m so in! What a brilliant idea.
Sounds like a divine idea:) Love your blog…first time commenting and I look forward to an August without words:)
Forgot to post my blog! Duh!
http://thesparklediaries.blogspot.com/
Wow, this sounds so good and like the thing I need right now! I’d love to join if it’s still possible.
I’d like to do it on my German blog: http://zimttuete.blogspot.com/
okey doke. :) i’m in.
I will try to participate! It’s a fantastic idea!
I’m in – can’t wait to provide an Australian winter counterpoint to all your lovely summer breaks!
Oh yes!!! I am in…fabulous idea. Can’t wait :)
http://whimsywispers.blogspot.com/
Love this idea! I’m in for August Break. :)
What a lovely idea, this is just what i need.
http://littlemissbmakes.blogspot.com/
For sure count me in – http://www.heartsdelights.blogspot.com
I have been wanting to do this, but now I have a time frame and a reason to do it.
I wann play…I need a BREAK!! and I always love a good photo project…thanks for hosting!
I’m gonna play along too!
Melissa Mann
http://iheartpenquins.blogspot.com/
Looking so forward to this. Especially ever since having to drop out of the unravelling way early! Please add me to the blogroll:
http://delightfuldahlia.blogspot.com
Want to be one of the gang – see you at bootcamp!
Yes, I’m going to participate.
Sounds great! I’ll find lots of cool blogs this way.
how perfect is this…just when i was thinking words (written or spoken) were becoming a bit excessive in my life. so, i’m in.
Count me in as well! Thanks!
Panzer
http://panzerthecat.blogspot.com
This is brilliant! I definitely need to concentrate on school during August so it will be a much needed break without actually taking one. Thank you so much for thinking of this!
xx
Christin
Me too!
Yes please!
http://meandmy3hs.blogspot.com/
I love this! Count me in!
Amie
I only came across your blog the other day but it’s great timing for me as I’m ‘all worded out’ right now. I’d love to join in. :)
http://angelcel.wordpress.com/
i believe i have all my ducks in a row…and you have all you need from me so that i am included!!
have a great weekend!!
Would love to!
Am new to the blogging world, so would love to jump on board with this project. Thankyou!
Hi!
I would love to join you in your “August break” so if you have nothing against a blog written mostly in Portuguese (although I also like to write in english) count me in.
My url is http://acornucpiadosdias.blogspot.com/.
I will had the badge :).
Hiya, this is perfect for me right now! I haven’t had too much time and being able to post a picture is so convenient! Anyways, a picture is worth a thousand words, right!?!
My url: http://itsmemelissardean.blogspot.com/
And I have just added the badge!
Thanks for putting this together,
Melissa
Hi Susannah,
A belated entry if you will!
http://lislabijouterie.blogspot.com
I would love to play…. count me in.
Sounds fun, I just came across your blog via Lisa Sonora Beam’s blog & saw this idea – I’d love to play along.
This is a day of firsts for me; my first day on Flickr, my first ‘official’ blog post, and now the first time I’ve ever commented on someone elses blog!!
May the August Break begin!
Yay! Good for you, love! :)
I’d love to join in the fun and be added to the list. You can find me at http://www.bring-yourself.blogspot.com
Amy
I’d love to come along!
http://mrsmelanie.blogspot.com/
Found a link to the August Project through Tina’s blog and decided to play along. I need to get my camera out more often!
I am in! I had already reduced my blogging schedule to 3x per week at the start of summer but dropping the writing for August is really needed right now. It’s been a giant summer of stress at my house. Resorting to photo-only posts will be a joy and a relief.
I love this! This is sort of how I blog anyway, so it seems very fitting for August. Definitely in. Thank you.
I’m doing a droid pic a day!
would love to join:)
you can see me at http://allthingslovely.org
i’d love to give this a shot…i’ve been needing some change!
I’m very intrigued with the August Break idea. I would love to be a part of it as well… I know I missed a day already – so ready to jump in!
http://www.simonandruby.blogspot.com
I’d enjoy taking part in this!
http://aphotographicmemory.typepad.com/a_photographic_memory/
Hi Susannah,
I like this project.
and my blog
http://aluminyumdukkan.blogspot.com/
I am loving this project! Thank you so much for creating it. I can’t wait to get to know the people participating.
I definitely want to play along!
Much needed inspiration! I’m a day behind but eager to catch up and play along! Thank you!!
please count me in!
I’m in!
Finally, I’m ready to play! Do you still have a spot for me?
:*
http://viacreativablog.blogspot.com/
Loved this idea and have signed up.
My blog address is as above http://www.dimackey.com/blog
xo
Yay!! I found this through The Dizzy Pixie! I’m in!
I’m in, found you a bit late, but I’m a joiner :)
I found out about this today…I’m in!
Here’s my blog address:
http://joyfulploys.wordpress.com
Yes. I would really like to join in on this – I can feel the end of summer creeping in and a few quiet “photos only” pictures are just what I need! Great idea Susannah!
Please count me in. I’ve just posted the annoucement that I’m taking “the August break” with you!
What a wonderful suggestion. Thank you. :)
Please count me in! I have had a hard time finding something to write in my blog lately but I could certainly share my photos! Thank you!
http://gidudesign.blogspot.com
love this idea….and i would love to join even though i’m a little late…i’m just feeling like the need to take a break from the blogging part and focus on the life part!
Count me in please.
I’ll give it a go
love to…
http://www.jackandrubystudios.com/blog
thank you so much for “the august break!”. i really needed this this month as work will be extremely busy this month! i’ve linked up to the linky too!
I’m a little late but would love to join in!
i’ve already been doing something similar, so why not jump on board?!? i’m at: reddirtgirlphoto.blogspot.com
I hope its not too late to join in! Haven’t blogged for a while. It’ll be a great way to come back!
never too late!! welcome!
Although I’m in the midst of a move I would like to play along as much as possible. I’ve just started my photo blog this past week. So, I’m the new kid on the block.
Hi Susannah,
I emailed you a while ago and you sent me such a nice response – I’d love to join in although I know its rather late – I’ve only just got a blog to put my pictures on though I have taken a few photos…
http://www.mariegoodwyn.wordpress.com
Thanks, Marie
yay Marie!
Hi, August isn’t over until the 31st Day sings. Here is my August photograph.
http://www.marywisemandesign.com/rocky-neck-state-park/
and here is my blog
http://www.marywisemandesign.com/blog/
Count me in! Sounds great!
http://www.savdanphoto.com/SD_Photography/Project_365.html
count me in I wanted something like this for ages!
opps blog
http://creativehealinggoddess.wordpress.com/