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Holiday Bokeh

Holiday Bokeh, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

Every year around this time, I continue to count the days til spring. For myself, hibernation seems like the best outlet from the painfully cold air, but I can't help myself when it comes to holiday Christmas lights. Yes, the holiday season is probably my least favorite (sadly I think I outgrown it) out of the year, but I try to find some joy and happiness when I see the twinkling shades of bokehness outside my front door.

Happy Holidays everyone.

Camera: Nikon D90
Shutter: 1/320th sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 105mm
ISO: 800
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Stranger 27 - Martin

Stranger 27 - Martin, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

October 30, 2011
The cold, brisk air is approaching the area and I knew I would only have a few more strangers to photograph before they go into hibernation this winter. I wasn’t having too much luck finding anyone interesting. Tried to chase down a guy on a 3-wheeled bicycle wearing a cowboy hat, but I looked pretty ridiculous trying to keep up. Finally decided to wait it out and stay put in one place. Usually that works out better for me.

Everyone, please meet Martin.

I saw this guy the day before sitting on the bench relaxing while puffing a few cigarettes and never really got the courage to ask him for a photograph. So the next day, he was in the exact same spot in town and I knew this was a sign. When I asked him, he simply replied,

“A photograph? What’s this for?”

As I went into more details, he came around and didn’t have a problem.

“100 Strangers? That sounds like a weird thing to do.” He replied, while I was firing off some shots.

Weird or not, I loved his grungy facial features. Tried to stir up a convo with him, but Martin was a man of few words.

Thank you for your time, Martin. Since you don’t surf the web, you really won’t be able to enjoy this photograph, but if I stubble across you in the streets, I may just bring you a print.

This picture is #27 in my project of 100 Strangers.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers in our 100 Strangers-Group or at www.100Strangers.com

Camera: Nikon D90
Shutter: 1/1,000th sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 105mm
ISO: 200
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Triptych - Hayden

Triptych - Hayden, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

Before I get into the shot, I have to give thanks to Flickr member, "theblackstar" for coming up with a great idea to shoot a portrait. I don't know if he actually came up with the idea, but he's the man when it comes to this unique art form. Just look at his photostream and I guarantee it will put a new creative twist to photography. Here's the link to his photostream - theblackstar.

This is shot #9 in my series. These shots will be a continuous of many monthly shots to showcase the changes in a child. I hope you enjoy. To see the timeline, check out my "Stages of a Child" set.
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Hayden 11.5 months old.

Now back to the image above. Since the little guy has a birthday in a few weeks and is full blown walking, I thought this deserved a new concept to display his awesome feat. I wanted to do this triptych, but knew I couldn't get him to stand still for more than 2 seconds (he's a little explorer).

Well, the neighbor man was starting up his lawn mower across the street and this immediately got his attention. Stood there for a full 30 seconds! I quickly hunkered down on the ground and started firing off multiple shots as fast as I could. Thanks bud!

Camera: Nikon D90
Focal Length: 50mm
ISO: 400
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Grandfather 2

Grandfather 2, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

Last year, I decided to take my camera gear up to my grandpa's store to get his photograph for a memento for years to come. All the knowledge I gathered from then til now has grown substantially. So it was time to put it to good use, while strapping on a better quality lens.

I set-up this shot with the SB-700 and a Wescott 43" shoot through umbrella @ 1/13 power, camera left using Nikon's CLS.

If you didn't noticed my last photograph of him, here's the link. --->Grandfather 1.

Camera: Nikon D90
Shutter: 1/60th sec
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 105mm
ISO: 400
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Stranger 23 - Earp

Stranger 23 - Earp, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

September 3, 2011
I was out in the square again, bathing in the heat, just enjoy the sites. And of course, looking for new strangers to photograph.

I glanced over across the street at the local cafe shop and noticed this guy with his daughter sipping coffee and some pastries. I didn't want to be rude and interrupt someone's lunch, wandered around until the timing was right. Waited too long and the guy and the little girl vanished.

Maybe about an hour later, I heard a melody I recognized from around the corner and found this guy strumming his guitar on the street.

Everyone, please meet Earp.

As we started to chat, I asked him if he had any musical inspirations. He said that Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and my favorite band, Metallica were some of his favorites to play.

Earp eventually would like to start up a band, but probably would like to do it somewhere other than Ohio. Told me Ohio sucks and would like to relocate somewhere with more artists.

When I asked him if I could photograph him for my project, he simply responded,

"Man, your like the third person who wants my photograph."

I chuckled, but he had no problem at all. Stood him in front of the cafe window and fired off about 10 frames.

Thanks Earp for being part of the project. Good luck with the music career and hope it brings you success.

This picture is #23 in my project of 100 Strangers.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers in our 100 Strangers-Group or at www.100Strangers.com

Camera: Nikon D90
Shutter: 1/320th sec
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 105mm
ISO: 200
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Stranger 21 - Sara

Stranger 21 - Sara, a photo by Matt Moser ll Moserphotoworks.com on Flickr.

August 26, 2011
Back at the stranger project at the square, I stepped over to ask this young woman for her photograph and right away she accepted.

Everyone, please meet Sara.

When I told her about the "100 Strangers" project she immediately knew what it was all about and thought it was a great project. She seen other photographs, including mine online and gave me some direction on some interesting folks to add next to the project.

As my previous stranger, Shelly, she was out with her close friends along with her son (who I forgot to ask his name). The moment I whipped out my camera, he immediately was amazed by my piece of equipment that he hurried by his mother's side to get noticed in front of the lens. Cute, energetic, and funny guy if I must say.

Thanks a bunch Sara! Please enjoy your image and the awesome pic of you and your son together. If you happen to cross by this page, I would be more than happy to send you the pic.

This picture is #21 in my project of 100 Strangers.
Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers in our 100 Strangers-Group or at www.100Strangers.com

Camera: Nikon D90
Shutter: 1/2,500th sec
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO: 200
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-Matt