Anybody ever take on the "100 strangers" project?

[PatrickCheung]

About a year ago, while I was going through my flickr contacts, I noticed that a few of them took on the "100 Strangers" project. The project seemed simple enough: encounter and document 100 strangers within your lifetime (or the time limit you give yourself). Of course, it has to be an encounter with substance, not just a "Hi, can I take your photo? Have a good day!" kinda thing.

A few weeks ago, I decided to take on the project myself. I've so far met a family of 3 and a student. I'm wondering if you guys have considered doing something like this. It seems like the perfect project for the street photographer... maybe even the photojournalist types!

Here are the photos I've taken so far, and a link to my project.

 

[gb hill]

Never took the plunge but like the idea. Maybe I should seeing I've become sort of a recluse. I really enjoyed this interview with Xavier who really put the group back in it's right perspective.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/100strangers/discuss/72157629772989491/

 

[thirtyfivefifty]

I'm very interested in doing so! Just haven't had any real initiative yet. Did read up an inspiring photo essay this morning. http://invisiblephotographer.asia/2012/05/10/photoessay-atourdoorsteps-samkangli/ Found it very motivating to start some "stranger" project.

I'm actually dreaming up a project where I can chat up with local places (restaurants, shops, etc.) and people (owners, entrepreneurs, etc.). Get a little feel and detail about what they are up to, and take a few shots and blog about it.

Just need to arm myself with a few Moo MiniCards before hand (they are coming in soon) just in case I raise a few eyebrows, and work on my approach.

How do you go about walking up to strangers?