As I compare my ongoing 365 challenge with the one I did nine years ago, they look quite different.
It strikes me how much more spare time I used to have for trick shots, Photoshop, interesting set-ups and little projects. They have largely been replaced by candid photos of the things we do with the kids.
So one trick shot – to honor my former self and the happy spirit of summer.
Lovely to see an old trick shot making a comeback — the playful spirit shines through. It is fun to look back at how much craft went into these setups. For anyone keeping that same energy with newer AI-assisted work, Image to Realistic is a handy way to give AI images a more natural, camera-like finish while keeping the original idea intact.