Introduction My name is Joel, and this is my final report for the WP Credits program. During the program, I contributed to the WordPress Photos Team by submitting photographs to the WordPress Photo Directory while learning more about photography and the WordPress community. Teams and Projects I contributed to I contributed to the WordPress Photos…

One of my favorite moments was traveling by boat on the Hudson River. This is a view of the Wurts Street Bridge.

During my walk through the park, I came across these statues surrounded by tall trees. It was a peaceful place to stop and take a few photos.

Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, New York. A beautiful historic home with stunning architecture and scenic views.

I chose WordPress.com because it provided an easy way to create and manage my website without having to worry about hosting or technical setup. One of the first tasks in the WP Credits program was creating my own WordPress website. Since I enjoy taking photos whenever I travel or visit new places, I decided to…

Looking back at my first post, I’m glad I chose the Photos team instead of taking the path I was most familiar with. I wanted this experience to be something different from my university projects, and so far, it has been exactly that. One of my main goals was to contribute my own photos to…

Sometimes we come across things that have been left behind-old tools, abandoned houses, or forgotten vehicles. I like to imagine the history behind them and the journey they’ve taken to end up where they are today. Whether it’s an old truck resting vineyard as decoration or a rusty crane standing beside a river, now home…

Picture capturing a seagull posing with the city behind

One of my favorite moments in New York was watching the sunset from above the city. As the sky shifted from a warm orange glow into the deepening night, the skyline came alive with countless lights. It’s hard to put the feeling into words-there’s something nostalgic about seeing the sky fade from golden hues into…

Walking through Central Park, I noticed a skyscraper rising above the trees in the distance. It took me a while to find the right spot, but I wanted the surrounding branches to frame the building naturally. What I like most about this photo is the contrast between nature and the city. the trees almost hide…