A nostalgic futurist - a photo on Flickriver

Wearing a hat is a statement. Once a common spectacle in the streets, but what drives a man today?

This is #15 in my 100 strangers assignment. Check out the 100 strangers website to see more pictures and people working on the same assignment!

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Taken on: January 5, 2008

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people

portrait

Stetson

Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts (just outside)

Brussels

100 strangers assignment

Barbisio Classic (brand of the hat)

betterthangood « less

Sets appears in: • 100 strangers • Portraits more » • A man and his hat • Brussels • Urban people « less

Groups appears in: • Portrait Award (Invited only) • RAW Street Photography more » • 100 Strangers • Better Than Good « less

Camera: Nikon D80, f/3.8, 1/50 sec, 22mm (=33mm), ISO 640 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D80
Aperture:	f/3.8
Exposure Time:	0.02 sec (1/50)
Focal Length:	22mm (35mm equivalent: 33mm)
ISO:	640
Exposure Bias:	-2/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Capture NX 1.0.0 W
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