Last year I joined many other photographers in an annual challenge to take 365 photographs, one each day of the year. I lasted until September when a combination of moving and starting gradute school got the better of me. Even though I didn't reach the goal I set out for myself, I did learn a lot through the sheer volume of the project, and I think my photography has improved ever so slightly. Here is one photograph from each month in 2010.
January: Ukrainian candy store near my old office in Chicago.
February: Valentine's Day.
March: In San Francisco's Delores Park with old friends.
April: My mother's peach bellini on Easter.
May: The old theater in Logan Square.
June: Caprese salad.
July: Summer vacation at the boathouse in Waupaca.
August: Hiking in Glacier National Park with my father.
September: My new apartment in Champaign.
October: Market squash prepared for roasting.
November: Barges on the Illinois River near Starved Rock.
December: Nick opening gifts on Christmas morning.
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Christine - I tried to do this 3 years ago and only got to February. Nice work and great photos.
Christine - I tried to do this 3 years ago and only got to February. Nice work and great photos.
Krista - I gave up all my resolutions by about January 15th, so making it to September is awesome! And your photos are gorgeous to boot!
Krista - I gave up all my resolutions by about January 15th, so making it to September is awesome! And your photos are gorgeous to boot!
Erin - I love each and every one! I must say, though, that my favorite has to be the one from last February… course, I’m a sucker for hearts!
Erin - I love each and every one! I must say, though, that my favorite has to be the one from last February… course, I’m a sucker for hearts!
Terry at Blue Kitchen - Absolutely beautiful, Gemma! I would pick out a favorite, but it’s impossible.
Terry at Blue Kitchen - Absolutely beautiful, Gemma! I would pick out a favorite, but it’s impossible.
Clare - Great roundup – look forward to the coming year!
Clare - Great roundup – look forward to the coming year!
kasia - gorgeous!
kasia - gorgeous!
Gemma - Thank you Christine. One day I hope to make it the full year, but I’m satisfied for now.
Ha! Thank you Krista. I enjoy your website, thanks for the introduction!
Thank you Erin. How is Penny LA these days? I miss seeing your posts!
Aw, thank you Terry. I appreciate it.
Thank you Clare. I love your website, your photos are beautiful! I look forward to reading more of it.
Thank you Kasia!
Gemma - Thank you Christine. One day I hope to make it the full year, but I’m satisfied for now.
Ha! Thank you Krista. I enjoy your website, thanks for the introduction!
Thank you Erin. How is Penny LA these days? I miss seeing your posts!
Aw, thank you Terry. I appreciate it.
Thank you Clare. I love your website, your photos are beautiful! I look forward to reading more of it.
Thank you Kasia!