far from shore
man in tenderloin
san francisco
march, 2006

fred from new york sitting just off the sidewalk against a building. fred is a former longshoreman. he lives in a low income hotel.

'SeraphimC says: Very expressive capture. I love you work, Stoneth. -- 12:28AM, March 27, 2006.
lewishamdreamer says: That's quite a portrait. Such character and sharpness! -- 12:29AM, March 27, 2006.
drcoop says: love it, the lines in the face and the waves in the hair, very sharp. Excellent. -- 01:04AM, March 27, 2006.
.marcel bianchi says: just, gorgeous. this is just, simple and brillhant. excelent job, keep going, keep going, is always a plasure to see artistic stuff like yours. :] -- 01:51AM, March 27, 2006.
Bill Jones Jr says: Masterful! Brilliant lighting and composition. -- 03:31AM, March 27, 2006.
Memaxmarz says: nicely done: there but for the grace of god... -- 03:41AM, March 27, 2006.
wakalani says: amazing as always love the contrast -- 03:58AM, March 27, 2006.
ladyloneranger says: Yes, masterful! -- 04:29AM, March 27, 2006.
Bob Duck says: Fantastic portrait...great work. A favorite. 123 -- 07:00AM, March 27, 2006.
Paul Zollo says: Man, that is a masterpiece. Such a visage - he looks like a homeless Moses. Unbelievable portrait. -- 07:36AM, March 27, 2006.
sunshineband says: His expression, his eyes, his desperation. You got everything in this wonderful portrait. -- 07:50AM, March 27, 2006.
ElseKramer says: this is beautiful, I love the light in his eyes -- 08:08AM, March 27, 2006.
FotoRita [Allstar maniac] says: Fantastic. Your portraits are marvelous. -- 08:37AM, March 27, 2006.
AmUnivers says: Beautiful portrait ! I love the light, the details and his expression !! -- 08:58AM, March 27, 2006.
billpeterson says: Very expressive portrait. Looks like a silver gelatine print. (3-2-1) -- 09:33AM, March 27, 2006.
Louis Dobson (formerly acampm1) says: Nice smooooth job there, like it lots (3-2-1). -- 09:42AM, March 27, 2006.
*Louise** says: So much to read in is eyes... -- 09:47AM, March 27, 2006.
Kalabird says: Wow, what a face! This is a fantastic portrait and it's perfect in black and white! (3-2-1) -- 10:04AM, March 27, 2006.
ad@m says: Superb portrait. For me it does everything a portrait should. This really caputures feeling and character. Very sharp too. (3-2-1) -- 10:11AM, March 27, 2006.
citybumpkin says: Outstanding portrait. Congratulations! 321 -- 11:39AM, March 27, 2006.
Kasimir Szekeres says: Amazing BW shot :] -- 11:56AM, March 27, 2006.
Therapystudio says: I like this very much, because this person looks less *other* than a lot of your portraits. Brings home that anyone can wind up in a situation like his. -- 03:18PM, March 27, 2006.
BlackLove says: Oh, these portrairts you've made are just GREAT. I love the expression in any of them. -- 09:39PM, March 27, 2006.
J_B - Johnny B says: Incredible shot man -- 03:03AM, April 06, 2006.
alight says: his soul can be seen through his eyes .. what a beautiful face.. am thankful to you for this work you share, and for the good it does.. to open our hearts -- 09:39AM, April 06, 2006.
Tous les noms sont déjà pris... pfff... says: Very moving ! -- 02:01AM, April 08, 2006.
aba*boy says: this really looks like a painting.. immediately a fav! -- 05:58PM, April 10, 2006.
Marcela A. López says: :O I love it the capture and the gesture -- 03:37PM, April 11, 2006.
Carlos Ferguson says: this is one of my favorite -- 08:57PM, April 11, 2006.
boztrack says: I've seen most of these portraits...you have an eye for an interesting face...good job. -- 09:13AM, April 14, 2006.
Paula Andrade says: wonderful expression!!! -- 07:41PM, April 17, 2006.
vinjenpa says: What a beautiful expressive picture you took. I painted the old man (called him my old man :) ) and I look at him every day. I think we knew each other in a previous life. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us. -- 08:28PM, January 28, 2007.
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myspace3 says: Just wish I could get all my own family members to pose like yours. How do you do it? Well done!!! -- 09:57PM, March 23, 2007.
Bachspics says: I'm the Admin of the Bachspics Gallery / By Invitation This is an exceptional photo. I hope you will consider it an honor to place your photo in my “invitation only” gallery. Please add it to Bachspics Gallery/By Invitation Group Feel free to tag your photo BachspicsGallery -- 12:29PM, September 06, 2007.
ckaroli says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called People Smile, and we'd love to have this added to the group! -- 05:57PM, June 24, 2008.
ckaroli says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cheekportrait, and we'd love to have this added to the group! -- 06:08PM, June 24, 2008.
Ol' Wizard says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Masterpieces of Portrait Art, and we'd love to have this added to the group! -- 07:33PM, October 01, 2009.
Tailothebank says: Magnificent photography and narrative make these images important pieces of social history! -- 01:11PM, October 23, 2009.
Stephanie J Butler says: wonderful. almost heartbreaking -- 06:02PM, July 04, 2011.