Chicago Photography Project – 2 years
October 26th marked the two year anniversary of my Chicago photography project. As with previous entries I've updated the map detailing all the locations I've been on foot.
I was able to expand to the west and south by riding the El to locations and walking back. Most recently I've spent time walking with fellow flickr user swanksalot in the area west and north of Union Park. Geographically and photographically this has proven to be a great experience.
In my first year of the project I had 4 photos featured on the Chicago Public radio website, but this year has seen 7 (!) more added to that list. I've also added (I believe) 4 more photos to the list featured on GapersBlock.com.
I never did print a mini-book of my images. I had such a difficult time deciding which images to put to page that I bogged myself down with the entire process. 
helloheather has continued to push me to print my images for display at home. I've printed a few but they sit un-framed on my dresser, or our kitchen table, or counters, or...well, you get the idea.
This year also saw our Canon A80 reach the 30,000 exposure mark, mostly as a result of this very project. Since that time I've added 4,000 more. Sadly, due to the previously mentioned camera problems I will likely need to send it to the recycling center sooner than I had hoped.
I have mixed feelings about this project. While I do keep pushing into new areas, taking the El should be a treat, not a habit. The costs can add up and, while I really do enjoy visiting new areas, I am cheating myself out of some walking/excercise time. So, I'm not sure where this project will be in another year. I'd like to think I will re-invigorate myself with some new idea...at least, I hope I do.