We asked people just like you to contribute photos — photographers, doctors, union workers, musicians, moms, right-handed people, pants-wearing folks, or anyone from any walk of life to vote for what they considered to be the photos that best capture the Chicago area. From 28,144 photo submissions to the pages of this book, 2,388,443 votes helped shape this unique volume. It's truly Chicago by Chicago for Chicago. You're sure to love it!