Midnight In Chicago, Revisited by taffy

Midnight In Chicago, Revisited

On December 31, 2012, @jyokota (Junko) and I went up to the roof after dinner cooked by hubbies to take our first photos for Project 365. We decided to recreate the event and post our photos from tonight as a way of marking both time and progress. We were almost undermined by the snow as for several hours, no buildings were visible. But just before midnight, the clouds thinned. We bundled up and headed to the roof. I took four shots, and while we all watched a movie, I edited to try to make it more presentable. Here's the result and also the link to a camera-shake, poorly framed original from a year ago.
First photo posted 365 days ago: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2013-01-01
Love the glow through the clouds. I do like the b&w from a year ago too.
January 1st, 2014  
Nicely completed cycle! Love what you've done with the sky here. And so much progress in a year.

We should get together soon for a photo walk.
January 1st, 2014  
Such a cool idea to recreate the shotl! So greatto be able to witness the improvement. Well done!
January 1st, 2014  
Wow - that's awesome! You have come such a long way - this is a really stunning capture!
January 1st, 2014  
@danielwsc Thanks Daniel! That would be great. I'm still hacking away but hoping to continue improving. You're really on a roll of posting. Junko and I have been tracking you this evening!
January 1st, 2014  
Love the colours reflected on the clouds :)
January 1st, 2014  
What a difference a year makes. This turned out great!! Love that you and Junko get to hang out. I really need to organize another Cincy meet up soon. Love the tones!
January 1st, 2014  
What a fab sky, on the right, it looks to have a touch of the Northern Lights.
January 1st, 2014  
Too awesome!
January 1st, 2014  
First and last shots both are compelling in their own way. I love this one for the sky...wonderful :)
January 1st, 2014  
Super smooth sky and lovely tones too.
January 1st, 2014  
Fav, such a beautiful capture. Happy New Year.
January 1st, 2014  
Wonderful picture, and I am glad the skies cooperated! I love the way it turned out, and you inspired me with completing the cycle.
January 1st, 2014  
What a big difference, you've come a long way in a year! Love the shot!
January 1st, 2014  
This is a stunner. So very well done
January 1st, 2014  
Briiliant shot love the tones on this
January 1st, 2014  
A beautiful capture and lovely editing Taffy!! Love the tones of the shot!!
January 1st, 2014  
Gorgeous!! :o)
January 1st, 2014  
a lovely shot to mark the moment and the changes
January 1st, 2014  
Nice capture!
January 1st, 2014  
Gorgeous way to end the year!
January 1st, 2014  
Joe
Great idea for ending, awesome exposure here...have enjoyed viewing
January 1st, 2014  
Stunning capture ...... and a fav :)
Happy New Year to you :))
January 1st, 2014  
This is beautiful and what a lovely idea to recreate your first shot.
January 1st, 2014  
fabulous shot and such a wonderful idea!
January 1st, 2014  
Beautiful
January 1st, 2014  
Beautiful photo
January 1st, 2014  
Wonderful shot!
January 1st, 2014  
I love the idea of recreating the shot. Beautiful processing in this
January 1st, 2014  
Gorgeous shot, Taffy (and, in truth, I like the old shot, too). Happy New Year! Here's to a fabulous year ahead!
January 1st, 2014  
Great slow shutter shot.
January 1st, 2014  
beautiful. happy new year.
January 1st, 2014  
I love this!!!! Lovely city shot.
January 1st, 2014  
A fabulous skyscape - love the colours and processing. A very Happy New Year Taffy.
January 1st, 2014  
Amazing night capture of that incredible city skyline. Fav
January 2nd, 2014  
The softness in the clouds is almost dreamy. I like this one much better than your older photo.
January 2nd, 2014  
@rvwalker Thanks Ross -- when I look back on that first one, I just see flaw after flaw after flaw! I would never even consider posting it today so that feels like growth!
January 2nd, 2014  
A dreamy, mystical quality!
January 2nd, 2014  
very cool
January 2nd, 2014  
@tonydebont Tony, thanks so much for the fav!
January 2nd, 2014  
Like the soft tones here and the rather mystical snow clouds.
January 2nd, 2014  
Such a dramatic capture... perfect
January 2nd, 2014  
Wow, I love the colouring and processing. FAV
January 3rd, 2014  
@cathrinemitch Thanks so much for the visits and comments, Catherine -- and especially for the fav!
January 3rd, 2014  
Beautifully shot! Great sky. I'm looking from my little phone but they both look awesome to me. Fav
January 6th, 2014  
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