Cambridge photographer ends one-a-day challenge with 5,000th image

A man who has taken photos of his beloved Cambridge and uploaded them every day for 13 years said the project was a “blessing” after deciding to stop following his 5,000th snap.

Martin Bond started his project – A Cambridge Diary – in March 2010.

The portrait images have captured the different communities co-existing in the city, known for its grandeur and famous university.

Almost 14 years after starting out, Mr Bond said that his 5,000th shot would be his last.

“It seems to be a nice, round figure and I did kind of want to relieve the pressure of doing it every day,” said the professional photographer.

However, he admitted he would also “miss it tremendously”, adding: “Psychologically and emotionally, it feeds me.

“It has become so important that the difference between a good day and a bad day depends on if I get a good picture.”

Mr Bond said the project started when he accidentally caught the moment a decorator dropped paint on to his sandwiches on camera.

He then started sharing his pictures on social media, amassing thousands of followers from across the globe.

“I always try to photograph people in a way they would like to see themselves. I don’t take pictures that are detrimental to them as humans,” said Mr Bond.

“It is a very healthy thing we can do to notice other things and other people rather than get too consumed in our own troubles.”