First Naked Tree 25/365

First Naked Tree 25/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Happy Halloween.

Man in the street 24/365

Man in the street 24/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

High pressure sodium lamps looks awesome in black and white. My brother is a good sport about being a photo subject, he did his best at holding still 30 seconds.

A study in tones 23/365

A study in tones 23/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

I love the way white linen catches light. All of the folds catch a different degree of luminosity which brings out texture. The afternoon sun pouring in through windows has always been a favorite of mine and today I was able to capture it on our shower curtain.

Kicks 22/365

Kicks 22/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Its been a very rainy October which means nice overcast light coming in through windows. It also means confinement to the indoors as far as photography goes.

Keys 21/365

Keys 21/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

More jazz at work. I focused on the piano players hands, very expressive and musical without sound.

Spillway 20/365

Spillway 20/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Took my son to Sealy's pond today to enjoy the fall foliage and throw rocks in bodies of water. I've always wanted to take a flowing water shot with a slow shutter so I tried this even though I had no tripod. I think it came out nicely!

11 Years Later 19/365

11 Years Later 19/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

About this time 11 years ago Bill Vivona put in my hands a Pentax k1000 camera loaded with Tri-X 400 film. As I photographed the banalities in my life I snapped one of my little brother (then 11 years old) buried in leaves. It turned out wonderfully and won me a youth arts award, it was even published on the front page of their newsletter. I could not resist re-taking this picture 11 years later as an homage to where I got started.

Frozen 18/365

Frozen 18/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Frozen pipes. Just like my creativity today. I still appreciate project 365 to force me to shoot everyday, its just a bit disappointing when the end product is not what you desire.

Fall Harvest 17/365

Fall Harvest 17/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Kale. Powerful, nutrient dense, beautiful, homegrown.

Leaves 16/365

Leaves 16/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

A wonderful warm sunny day today, nice contrast from the near winter weather I was getting used to.

Pots and Pans 15/365

Pots and Pans 15/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Crazy refrigerant leak in the motor room, the 2nd floor filled with white hazy gas, close to 800 pounds of refrigerant. Its strange being in a completely empty commercial kitchen when you are used to it sounding like a hive.

Sax 14/365

Sax 14/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Every Tuesday at work we have a different jazz band come and play for two hours. Its a really nice break from the satellite radio that goes on day after day.

Alas, a playground 13/365

Alas, a playground 13/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Staying in VA with family has been great. We are set to hit the road tomorrow morning. Des was so psyched to cross the drainage ditch and find a nice playground to enjoy.

Security 12/365

Security 12/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

At the Smithsonian Museum of American History. This is the security checkpoint to enter, its funny how they "check" a camera bag, by check I mean open the op flap, confirm that there is a camera strap, and pass it through the metal detector. Nice.

Tunnel to Virginia 11/365

Tunnel to Virginia 11/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

On the way to a short little jump to Virginia. Its Jessica's birthday monday and we are celebrating with family! I love tunnels, they are so fun to drive through. Even though its blurry this photo captures the excitement and lights of speeding through a tunnel for me.

Brakes 10/365

Brakes 10/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Can't say I had quality time to take pictures today. I think this is neat, I like taking pictures of bicycles and gears anyways, they are full of neat geometry.

Jessica 9/365

Jessica 9/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Its been quite a rainy october in Jersey. Taking advantage of soft overcast window lighting while I can.

Dan 8/365

Dan 8/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

"In the garage, I feel great, no one cares about my ways."

Brian 7/365

Brian 7/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Getting this one in right on the deadline. My first week of pics! Brian is a co-worker of mine, we have many discussions about philosophy, perception, relationships and everything else worth speaking.

Dry tributary 6/365

Dry tributary 6/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Had a walk in the woods with Des today. He learned the word moss, he also learned how cold it is to be a passenger on a bicycle on a 50 degree (f) day. I need to get him a bandanna and mittens if this is to continue.

Afternoon Sun 5/365

Afternoon Sun 5/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Throwing rocks in a drainage area near NJT railways. There is nothing more satisfying (to a 19 month old) than rocks and hurling them into water.

Fall time flow 4/365

Fall time flow 4/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

First day of raking leaves. Des enjoyed this very much, commanding myself and Jessica to dig if we started slacking.

Obligatory Self Portrait 3/365

Obligatory Self Portrait 3/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Many people do a project 365 of all self portraits. I have no intention of doing that but I appreciate the "time capsule" aspect of the project so I figure I could capture my expression of lament in the second overcast day in a row. I know Henri Cartier Bresson was fond of using overcast days but I can't find the inspiration.

Contemplating the breadstick 2/365

Contemplating the breadstick 2/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

Made some breadsticks today that Des seemed very contemplative about. They ended up serving more as a utensil for scooping hummus than for their carbohydrate value.

I enjoy square format and thought it would create an intimate moment with the breadstick.

New Providence, NJ

Gone 1/365

Gone 1/365, originally uploaded by Matticushand.

First shot in my first project 365 endeavor. Walking home from getting fitted for a tuxedo for Bill's wedding I saw the wind thrashing around this trash can behind the strip mall. When it stopped it placed the can in the perfect spot for me to snap this one.

New Providence, NJ