May 30

 Day 160 - May 30

Bonus photos:

May 27, 28, 29

 Day 159 - May 29

 Day 158 - May 28

Day 157 - May 27

trjsktykjdt

 Day 156 - May 26

Since I've been slacking off lately, I decided to add a couple extra photos below, (all of which were taken yesterday). The blog posts will also get longer as I begin to generate a little more momentum. 

Thanks for following along! :)

back on track:

Day 155 - May 25

Day 154 - May 24

 Day 153 - May 23

Update

Day 152 - May 22

 Day 151 - May 21

 Day 150 - May 20

 Day 149 - May 19

 Day 148 - May 18

Day 147 - May 17 

Day 146 - May 16

Day 145 - May 15

Day 144 - May 14 

Day 143 - May 13

Day 142 - May 12

Day 141 - May 11

Soggy Weather

Since arriving home it's been hard to get back into a routine. Not putting the effort into uploading photos and leaving my camera at home have both been contributing factors. I could make all the excuses in the world, but it all comes down to self discipline. I'm going to be better at uploading photos and work towards producing better shots.

On a lighter note, my cat looks awkward and funny in the below photo.

Day 140 - May 10

Day 139 - May 9

Day 138 - May 8

Day 137 - May 7

Day 136 - May 6

Day 135 - May 5

Day 134 - May 4

Day 133 - May 3

lazy days

Yo guys- I've been super lazy lately and haven't felt like posting the photos I've been taking. The lack of effort is definitely beginning to show, so I think it's time to step it up. 

Hopefully over the next few days you'll see a little more effort on my part and things start to turn around.

Much love,

Dennis

Day 132 - May 2

Day 131 - May 1

Day 130 - April 30

Day 129 - April 29

Day 128 - April 28

transitional times

It's nice to be home in Nova Scotia and what better way to celebrate then heading out to the Seahorse Tavern for 'New Music Tuesday'. Enjoying an awesome performance by 'Take Part' and a rowdy dance party fueled by a little too much alcohol- the night was a success.. I think!? Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos from the party, but that might be for the best.

Spending yesterday recovering from a self inflicted headache; I did manage to take the below potd. 

With the focus on creating 365 photo memories this image really captures the transition I've experienced from the hot desert to dreary spring weather.That being said though; I'm glad to be home and excited for the summer, which is just on the horizon.

Day 127 - April 27

home sweet home

After two long days of traveling, Brian and I are finally home- safe and sound in beautiful Nova Scotia. Lacking internet and being too broke to pay for airport wireless, I have two photos to post today.

Day 126 - April 26

With an over night layover in New York, we spent the better part of 10 hours sleeping on the hard tile floor.

Day 125 - April 25 

The descent into Heathrow airport.

Happy Easter!

Day 124 - April 24

Easter in the Ukraine is a huge celebration. From homemade easter bread to traditional dance in the streets; it was a lot of fun to spend easter abroad. I took some photos of the festivities throughout the day, but none of the images seemed to speak to me or be a potd. Walking the market in the late afternoon this guitar caught my eye. The vintage look on the old cobble stone street really captured the vibe I felt in the busy market place.

Fishing the Dnieper

Day 123 - April 23

Living in a floating hotel for the last couple days, we've been treated to awesome sunsets and great cultural experiences. Watching the locals fish and enjoy the Dnieper River I decided to include this image as the potd. 

Training Day

Day 122 - April 22

Having only one training session before dragon boat racing starts tomorrow, we again had a chance to explore Kiev. Enjoying the fresh air and warm spring temperatures we checked out some of the cultural sites the city has to offer. The highlight of the day had to be the man in the above potd. Serenading our team with heartfelt traditional music; it was definitely a site to behold.  

Ukraine Adventures

Day 121 - April 21

Arriving in Kiev yesterday after a long morning of traveling; we set out on an adventure through the historical city. Finding this great vantage point of our accommodations for the next couple days- The Bakkara Floatel, you'll now have some idea of the 'luxury' we're enjoying. With a busy schedule of racing and excursions planned for the weekend I'll spend my down time taking photos and updating the blog.

Final Day in Dubai

Day 120 - April 20

Trying to make my blog more about the people who inspire me in my daily life; what better way to do so then to include a photography teacher. 

Learning that the high school Brian has been substituting at has a photography program, I had the opportunity this morning to meet with Bob Jarmson- the department head. Hailing from beautiful British Colombia, his laid back style and relaxed personality was very welcoming. He showed me around the studio and taught me about something I know very little about- Film. Being back in the classroom definitely inspired me to look into taking some photography courses and is a big step in the right direction.

On a separate note, today was our last day in Dubai. With a early flight to the Ukraine tomorrow morning, a new adventure will begin. Dragon boat race preparation has been going well and I'm excited to start competing. 

Dubai [Day 25]

Day 109 - April 19

While out on a short bike adventure last night I decided to stop and take some photos along the Marina. This carousel struck me as being intriguing and some what mysterious, as it seemed out of place in the giant metropolis.

I got of my bike and walked around the merry-go-round looking for the perfect angle and lighting, but before I could take the photo I heard a shout. A security guard appeared exclaiming that it was forbidden to take pictures in this area and that I was to leave immediately. Not wanting to miss out on this strange opportunity I quickly composed this image and snapped a couple photos. Leaping back on to my bike and cycling away as fast as I could; I felt a sense of excitement to see what I had captured.  

Breakthrough

For those of you that have been following along religiously, I want to send out a big thank you. Again, I apologize for the late posts and hopefully I won't have anymore internet woes. Being frustrated with the recent outcome and starting to get irritated with this project I was in a really negative space over the last couple days. Feeling that my photos were nothing more than boring snapshots and the added pressure of flakey internet also didn't help. That was until I saw this:

[Before you continue watch this video.]

If you really want to understand why I've been doing this project, simply watch this video. The reasoning behind this blog is so clear now. I've been worried about altering photos recently; trying to make artwork with everyday snapshots. Now, I realize that instead I should be documenting my life, focusing on the people, places, and things that define me. Once I finish this blog I should be able to look back and recall events and moments- not abstract things. I want to send a huge thank you to Susan for sharing the above video with me and inspiring the rest of my 365 project.

Below are the previous three POTDs.

Day 108 - April 18

Making the trip between the major cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a common occurrence here. The 90 minute drive usually goes by fairly quickly, as we transport dragon boats or make the trip to the training venue at the Shangri-La hotel. I took this out of the window as the sun set on over the vast desert skies.

Day 107 - April 17

Part of our training routine here includes a swim after our long runs in the hot sun. Bringing my camera down to the pool after a refreshing swim, I took this picture of my feet in the mirror. 

Day 106 - April 16

I took this photo because I wanted to clarify some common misconceptions about Dubai. Many people ask me what the food is like in the 'Middle East' and if I eat a lot of curry or spicy foods- I often reply with "well I had corn flakes for breakfast." The truth is you can get just about anything from the convenience store, which is just down the street.

technical difficulties

Yo Bro's,

As some of you may know, the internet here is really slow. It hasn't been letting me upload my photo's, so I'm going to try again tonight and hopefully have all of you caught up by tomorrow morning.

Much love,

Dennis

Dubai [Day 21]

Day 105 - April 15

Last night we had the opportunity to check out the red bull x-fighters tour. Showing up late to the sold out show, (without tickets), it took some stealthy skills to sneak in undetected. After making our way past two security checks, we managed to work our way to the front of the crowd; where I ended up capturing this series of photos. I've always been a huge fan of Red Bull and witnessing the performance of these extreme athletes last night was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.To check out the highlights of the event click here.

Prior to checking out the x-fighters competition, we had the pleasure of coaching Australia's under 19 national cricket team in dragon boat. Having the chance to hang out with these world class athletes and learn more about them and their sport was a great experience. Below is a group photo of the guys before our team building session.