life in a day

The other evening I had the honor of seeing the unique documentary Life in a Day. It is the project that brought National Geographic and YouTube together with a mission to tell the story of one of day on earth. Let me tell you, it was wonderful. You can read more about the concept of the film and how it was created (the idea in itself is totally inspiring) at the Life in a Day site. Once you watch the trailer and all the hair on your body stands on end, you'll know what I mean when I say wonderful.

The points of view, the perspectives, the subject matter, the video shorts themselves; all totally unique and even still, there was a Universal cohesion, beauty, and honesty that left me feeling so grateful to be alive on this planet.

With our One Word Project wordthis month celebrating life, today I ask you to pick up your camera and capture yours in way that's both everyday and unique. Capture a moment of your life, just as it is, that you never ever want to forget.

And be sure to visit Ali Edwards this week as she's inspiring us to document our life all week with her Week in the Life. Talk about sweet sisterly synchronicity!

Comments

[Marcie]

What an incredible image..and incredible project!! Thank-you for linking me there.
Here's mine today. Just 'as is':
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/7/28/she-is-she.html

[Chantal]

Not taken today, but for sure a moment I never want to forget:

http://chantaliaans.shutterchance.com/theme/1-all-themes/image/2011/01/06/koala-meet/

[Doris]

I've seen several newscast on Life in a Day and I've watched the trailer. I can't wait to see it in its entirety.

My blog photo this week of a young fiddlehead fern unfolding is my contribution to "Life".

http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/durham-photography-club/

[pthurmond1]

This is my capture of "life". Mine. ME, MYSELF and I. I took this photo for this week's assignment at MCP Photography.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50901045@N02/5979483037/in/photostream

[Val @ Mental Chew]

What a wonderful project! I am taking it on this weekend. Here is my moment from last weekend:

http://www.mental-chew.com/2011/07/this-moment-fly-in.html

[Diane]

Chills, goose bumps and tears...just watched the Life in a Day trailer. Headed out to capture the day now. Thank you!

[Jen]

I can't wait to check out the video - sounds amazing!

A moment from this week that I never want to forget - our daughter discovering the joys of playing in the big pool (for the first time) with her beloved daddy:

http://www.jenniferkrafchik.com/2011/07/this-moment-29-july-2011.html

[LeAnne thomas]

I saw this on CBS Sunday morning and thought it was a completely awesome concept. I can't wait to see the whole thing. I have an idea for a picture of something I want to capture, but it is something that will have to wait until this evening.

[Anna]

I look forward to checking out this link. Thanks for keeping us inspired with the latest and greatest!
Since I live in the woods, my life is all about being close to and studying nature. Here are photos from my blog post yesterday that highlight an amazing collection of rain drop laden plants ~

http://vandemarkdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/after-rain.html

[Kim Klassen]

extraordinary!!

[cara]

OMG, I want to see that! The trailer was fabulous.

This photo was not taken today but it's one I go back to over and over again. It's one of those moments I never want to forget as my boys get bigger and bigger each day.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11704811@N02/5100420449/in/set-72157626042683135

[chelle]

Brilliant post - i love it - hopefully we will get it in Oz

a moment i captured today, that i don't want to forget, my daughter & i went for a walk today & she just wanted to hold my hand.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnetisedbylife/5987900536/

this is another fave from our walk

http://www.flickr.com/photos/magnetisedbylife/5987911672/

[NatsterNat]

Wow... I'm not a big movie goer, but that is a flick I definitely want to check out.

This photo was not taken today, but it is a moment I never want to forget... my youngest is so into figuring out how things work. I imagine he will be an elevator mechanic one day, just like his dad, and grandpa...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58861148@N02/5988244496/in/photostream

[kathy]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64989410@N06/5985344470/in/photostream

My life, just the way it is, unedited AT ALL. You just can't take yourself too seriously all the time.

[Alaina Frederick]

I have never heard about this project but sounds so cool! I'm checking out the links next :) I wanted to share a photo I took yesterday of my middle son. He's got an amazing laugh on him - you know the kind that is pure and can feel it in your bones.

http://alainafrederick.com/word-life/

[kathryn]

i did pick up my camera this morning and captured my beautiful kitties!! they just crack me up!

http://artblogbykat.blogspot.com/2011/07/were-all-mad-here-cheshire-cat-from.html

[rakusribut]

well...today was an off-day, as i tend to call it....
goy out of bed and could barely keep my eyes open
felt tired, sad, uninspired, incompetent
sometimes my days are like this but i tend to forget so i keep on wondering what' s the matter with me, why does nothing feel good, why am i dropping everything and getting stains on my clothes and...and...
and then it hits me: omigod, it' s one of those days....better tread carefully and be gentle with myself

i read todays message and thought: capture something i want to remember...? today is filled with things i would rather forget!!!
a minute later my little dog bonnie caught my eye
she' s 18 years old now and i know i will have to let her go sometime in the near future
but if i could i would like to keep her with me forever!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/5988875202/in/photostream

[Maery Rose]

I put in my request for a local showing. Thanks for the notice. I recently attended a wedding which brought up thoughts of many days in my life.

http://cowgirlbyproxy.blogspot.com/2011/07/dance.html

[Dotti]

Reading this post today and following Tracey's blog this week, caused me to pause to review my day yesterday to find how an ordinary day became extraordinary. My account is here:

http://www.camperky.com/2011/07/the-ordinary-and-the-extraordinary.html

[starrlife]

Here's one for you! http://www.flickr.com/photos/starrlife/5991019052/in/pool-1046943@N23/
I wish I had known about that project before. I placed a request for a showing near us but I'm not holding my breath :)