The only tips I can give, with no qualifications whatsoever, are:
* take your camera everywhere and whatever catches your eye, take a few shots of it
* learn the ins and outs of your camera and what each function does, so you can customise your shooting to the situation or outcome you want
* practice, practice, practice
Oh and your photos aren't as bad as you think they are. Try not to compare yourself with other photographers and enjoy taking pictures for YOU.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 15 Jan 2012, 19:51, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

I'm hoping this project will help along those lines.
And that there'll be some kind of visible progression by teh end of the year.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sun 15 Jan 2012, 19:53, Reply)

I've already found that constantly having my camera with me for the project is causing me to think about shots.
I keep spotting things out of the corner of my eye when I'm driving and thinking "That looks interesting" - like the angel in the graveyard. I drove past it at the start of the week and saw a couple of quirky buildings and stopped later in the week. The buildings were good but the graves, flowers and surrounding flora and fauna were much more interesting. It's a good excuse to go exploring.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sun 15 Jan 2012, 19:55, Reply)

this^^
get inspiration not competition
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 15 Jan 2012, 19:54, Reply)