4am Project – big update!
Where to start?!
It’s been a week since 4am on 4th April when I asked people to take part building a global picture of the world at 4am.
Almost 1,500 photos have been submitted to date.
I have yet to work out exactly how many people took part, and from what countries. Not everybody has geotagged their photos (it wasn’t something I asked people to do) but here is a screen shot of a random selection of countries that took part.
The response has been amazing! Thank you to everyone who took part!
As you may know, I organised a 4am photo walk in Birmingham city centre. About 35 people turned up! A big thank you to Birmingham New Street Station and the Wholesale Markets for giving photo permission.
I have a lot of people to thank. I have received so much support, and I am going to post an entry just for thank yous – there are so many!
The 4am Project will be continuing. No sooner than 4am on 4th April had passed, people where asking ‘what’s happening next?!’. Please watch this space and/or the 4am Project’s website for announcements. You can also follow me and the 4am Project on twitter: @karenstrunks and @4amproject.
I am busy working behind the scenes and have a few things in the pipeline. This project is all consuming, every spare minute is dedicated to it and I am excited about taking the 4am Project forward.
It was 10 weeks from the launch of the 4am Project’s website to 4th April and it’s amazing what has been achieved. I am not sure it has all sunk in even yet! There were times when I thought about the scale of the project and wondered how I was going to achieve everything and make it a truly global picture of the world at the magical time of 4am. Fortunately Rewired PR from Birmingham kindly sponsored the project and worked their PR magic and secured publicity from around the world online, in print (newspapers and photographic magazines), radio and television.
I have made a video (in 3 parts) about the origins of the project, how it all happened and what’s going to happen next. I talk about the highs, the tears, things I have learnt and people that have helped, and what can be achieved in a short space of time if you have passion and enthusiasm.
I am looking for sponsorship for the project, so if that is something you or someone you know may be interested in, I would be interested in hearing your proposals.
I hope you enjoy the videos.
My first tv interview! BBC Midlands Today on 3rd April
I was invited onto The Sunday Social Show on Rhubarb Radio to chat about the project. I filmed a few minutes of the interview.
You can also listen to a podcast of my interview with Jon Bounds from The Big Paws radio show on Rhubarb Radio.
On the morning of the 4am photo walk in Birmingham I had arranged to pick up a few friends. I underestimated the time it would take to get from A to B and we were running late. This is some footage from the manic car journey!
Lots of ‘4am-ers‘ having been blogging about their 4am experiences! They had lots of adventures and fun at 4am!
Jen at Life Begins At 30 discovers the magic of 4am with friends.
Citizen Sheep got out of bed for a harebrained idea and enjoyed the biggest breakfast in the world!
Paul Groves feels a tingle down his spine and wonders about early morning ghosts.
Jon Bounds from The Big Paws radio show made a 4am picture with words.
Nicky Getgood has lots of 4am encounters!
Familiar streets take on a different atmosphere for Rachel Creative.
Pete Ashton joins a 4am photo walk in Birmingham.
There was snapping, sneaking, toe stubbing and a distinct lack of snoozing for Graphiquillan
Scott Wyden has a roof top view at 4am in Baltimore.
Fiona Cullian leaves the comfort of her bed at 4am on Englands coastline.
The BBC Radio Four’s Today Programme took part too!
The bear necessities for 4am by Craig Morton.
Lee Allen ventures out to join other 4am photographers.
4am Project: The Director’s Cut by Nick Miners.
Eightball wore his sunglasses at 4am.
Virtual Photography Studio experienced a cold, snowy morning at Cherry Creak Reservoir
Donato Esposito’s plans didn’t go to…plan. Luckily there was a plan B. And C!
Apartment 718 survived a car chase, cops and found out his life was worth $16!
Dave from Boxer Creative soaks up the 4am atmosphere.
Vivian Empyre felt empowered at 4am and bonded with his camera.
Neil combined his love for food and photography at 4am.
Matt Murtagh has 4am fun.
Adam found Paris busier than he expected.
Phil Grocott slept in but still made it out in time!
Our youngest 4am-er? I think so! Gaby came out with her family to join a 4am photo walk.
And most importantly, the wonderful images of 4am from around the world!
I think I have caught up with all things 4am! I am still working hard on the project and there will be more to come soon, and in between I am taking photos!
Thanks again everybody. There wouldn’t have been a 4am Project without you.
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