A couple of days ago, I wrote about how writing a blog every day is making me read more blogs every day, too.

Today’s find was Kristin’s Notes. I found her 101 in 1001 list inspiring. And I admired her commitment to shoot at least one photo every day. But I was most intrigued by something called Project64.

Project64 (or just P64) is about six photographers and one box of 64 Crayola crayons. Every week they pick a different color, wander off to shoot, and then post the results on their blog.

It’s a simple idea, I know—but it’s brilliant as well. Looking for specific elements like colors or geometric shapes is a great way to sharpen your eye. And seeing how other photographers approach the same task is also a wonderful way of broadening your horizons.

If nothing else, P64 inspired me to pull out my box of crayons this morning and see them from a different perspective:

I’ll be back soon with my entries for “yellow green,” “carnation” and “chestnut.”

Update, posted 11:22 a.m.
Here’s my take on “carnation:”