drifter
young homeless drifter
san francisco
august, 2006

young homeless drifter michael from portland. he's sitting on the sidewalk resting with some friends. i see him as i pass on my way to a cafe. as i return, he has his head in his hands.

i stop to chat. they've just arrived; though he's passed through before. i mention seeing lots of kids in town from portland. he says there's lots in portland from sf too. he asks where i'm from. "kinda hawaii i guess; but mexico and la too." he says he'd like to visit someplace like hawaii but agrees sf's not so bad.

(8/24/06)

*Irina* says: stunning one, you've captured an interesting glance of him. -- 07:06PM, August 25, 2006.
Leigh Righton says: He's like the homeless Johnny Depp, great shot! -- 07:13PM, August 25, 2006.
coldmountain says: Wonderful portrait - as usual! -- 07:13PM, August 25, 2006.
SkyShaper says: a black eye? -- 07:26PM, August 25, 2006.
btezra says: ~the candid nature of this frame is what grabbed me right off the bat, the white of his eyes then took my eye away and then the textures, they kept me focused...another interesting frame/portrait~ -- 07:29PM, August 25, 2006.
Anderson Stevens says: just perfect your work with b&w! -- 07:32PM, August 25, 2006.
iamnona says: he looks completely interested in what you're saying...totally in tune to the conversation~...and tired~ as always, fantastic~ -- 07:40PM, August 25, 2006.
~BranchDesign says: He's got a Bob Dylan look to him -- 07:43PM, August 25, 2006.
einahpets says: your portraits never fail! excellent shot. -- 07:47PM, August 25, 2006.
FLZ says: great portrait... -- 07:49PM, August 25, 2006.
>Sandy< says: Well captured, his face does tell his story!! 1-2-3 -- 08:01PM, August 25, 2006.
makunia says: I've been looking at your portraits,each of them is so different and so original and they express individuals with their own character and life..........they are wonderful...:-) -- 08:12PM, August 25, 2006.
ed rawady says: great b&w tonality, personality and composition... he reminds me--as someone else pointed out--a little of a young Bob Dylan. -- 08:24PM, August 25, 2006.
rphotogirl says: great protrait -- 08:35PM, August 25, 2006.
antiguan says: amazing the way a homeless person can say that "SF" or anything is "not that bad". -- 08:50PM, August 25, 2006.
io the mad cow says: I love his expression. Great portrait. -- 09:16PM, August 25, 2006.
peacetedford says: love his expression..soft eyes -- 09:18PM, August 25, 2006.
Darja Bajagić says: I love it, great like always. -- 10:14PM, August 25, 2006.
DeeperSea says: You have truly mastered the art of capturing the soul. -- 10:48PM, August 25, 2006.
Paradise Regained says: noone does portraits like this, tomas - again, bravo! -- 12:59AM, August 26, 2006.
Jen S and Scott says: i really like this portrait, great tones and the brightness of his eyes makes such a striking impression. -- 01:50AM, August 26, 2006.
nathalie booth says: Gorgeous -- 06:47AM, August 26, 2006.
pfflyers1 says: Evcellent portrait -- 07:10AM, August 26, 2006.
bigoode is gone on Ipernity says: that's a good portrait ! wow -- 07:36AM, August 26, 2006.
J_B - Johnny B says: Another Ace Tomas Heh, how did that viewing of your work go??? -- 03:41PM, August 26, 2006.
Anderson Stevens says: Wow... so fantastic...i was checking on the best clicks from yeesterday...the most interesting...and this pic is there.. check it out Permanent link: www.flickrleech.net/interestingness/2006/08/25/ -- 03:31AM, August 27, 2006.
LinBow says: handsome man,good spirit inside? -- 12:52PM, August 27, 2006.
Baala says: so... when is your book comming? ;-) -- 01:32PM, August 27, 2006.
teenage jesus says: by now I don't know what to say... I love your work -- 06:19PM, August 27, 2006.
Harshit Sekhon says: Here I return, with more appreciation than before ... perfection in every sense of the word. Great job! Love that shiny skin texture, sharp focus on face and the crop ... are you still considering the coffee-table book ? -- 02:13AM, August 28, 2006.
Refleja says: :) -- 03:34AM, August 28, 2006.
bennyjewell says: hey its been a while since ive written to you ...it just struck me that even after all this guy has probably been through the image actually made me think of a fashion shot i think it must be the hat .. i love it !! -- 11:16AM, August 28, 2006.
(x)99. says: gorgeous shot.. his eyes seem to imply a thousand things... -- 12:11PM, August 28, 2006.
lejaz says: Fantastic job...sad story! I second the above: "when is your book coming?" -- 02:55AM, August 29, 2006.
GrandmaSondra says: Always looking over his sholder? Good one! Shows a watchfull eye. I will take a coffee table book, lets roll! -- 03:24AM, August 29, 2006.
TG1203 says: So do you give all these people money? I reading though you pictures, wow. -- 09:34PM, August 29, 2006.
original_ann says: Wow. He has a keyhole pupil... Never saw that in anyone so young. I don't mean to be crass, but he could be the face of Calvin Klein, 2006... Beautiful human... -- 11:23PM, August 29, 2006.
somnium! says: looks like a hippie. i enjoy the plaid hat and killer expression -- 12:52AM, August 30, 2006.
omsi28 says: great shoot!! reminds me of dorothea lange -- 03:28AM, August 30, 2006.
Lynn (Gracie's mom) says: Very interesting face this young man has. He looks like even though he is homeless he is happy... for the moment anyway. I hope he fares well through the upcoming cold season. Peace be with you. -- 11:47PM, August 31, 2006.
guzzie says: super capture! -- 09:45AM, September 09, 2006.
muskva says: super! -- 01:25PM, October 09, 2006.
altamash says: perfect! -- 07:19AM, October 16, 2006.
Will Stephenson says: This image is great, feels like he's a hippie straight outta the 60's. -- 06:26AM, November 10, 2006.
Lynn (Gracie's mom) says: This is still my favorite portrait of yours. Absolutely love his eyes. Please consider adding this picture to the Art and the Eye pool: www.flickr.com/groups/art_and_the_eye/ -- 12:34AM, November 22, 2006.
alvazora says: I'm saying SUPER too :)!! -- 07:53PM, February 05, 2007.
My Baby Mia says: WINNER Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner! Please add this photo to flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/ Feel free to post this wonderful photo into our weekly and/ or monthly competition -- 02:25PM, February 14, 2007.
Mardellina Ubuntu says: great picture -- 09:57AM, February 15, 2007.
JamesJordan says: This photo is amazing. I'm always impressed by photographers who approach people on the streets and photograph them. . . I don't know that I'll ever be capable of that. You must establish quite a rapport to get such natural shots so quickly. This one is outstanding. -- Seen in Black and White Photo Award (Trophied ONLY). (?) -- 07:43AM, February 16, 2007.
TomSlatin.com says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Old-School Photos [B&W and Sepia], and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. -- 01:40AM, July 12, 2007.
Miette Star says: these are all amazing. -- 06:59AM, March 25, 2008.
triangular_guy says: Over the years i have had 2 photography students who have been able to photograph people disarmingly but you are the best. Your pictures make me cry. If I had known I was gonna see something like this, I would have steeled myself. You make art a spiritual journey. -- 05:27AM, March 26, 2008.
driftindarlin says: i've met michael here in portland we share mutal friends he's doin good -- 07:10AM, July 02, 2008.
southern.decadence says: What a beautiful photograph -- 06:12PM, February 06, 2009.
The_Green_Ninja says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Iron Maiden Song Titles, and we'd love to have this added to the group! -- 09:45PM, July 02, 2009.
nomadfeet++ says: Fantastic! He looks interesting, and handsome in a way. -- 04:52PM, September 05, 2009.
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