in the glare
homeless man in the sun
san francisco
august, 2006

homeless "bagger" sitting on the sidewalk panhandling and selling oakland athletics discount cards. he has some trouble speaking; but is not shy for it. he lives in berkeley and is in sf to pick up his ssi check.

(8/31/06)

*jos* says: always intenses espressions. another great portrait. -- 07:06AM, September 01, 2006.
nathalie booth says: Beautiful -- 07:08AM, September 01, 2006.
RedArt photographer says: wonderful portrait! -- 07:13AM, September 01, 2006.
Kalufunsui says: he has truly speaking eyes, very goog portrait -- 07:17AM, September 01, 2006.
saygin.dogus says: oh !! it's very beuatiful.. i like an old people portrait. -- 07:17AM, September 01, 2006.
guzzie says: Impessive eyes, man!! -- 07:24AM, September 01, 2006.
olopez says: Intense look. -- Seen in 1-2-3 (?) -- 07:27AM, September 01, 2006.
Ignacio LPM says: Excelente. -- 07:29AM, September 01, 2006.
* Ahmad Kavousian * says: Another face, anther pain -- 07:39AM, September 01, 2006.
Tous les noms sont déjà pris... pfff... says: What can I say. Perhaps 1000 bravo for all your stream my friend ! -- 07:44AM, September 01, 2006.
Ömer Babadag says: Wow again and again and again and again... ((: -- 07:52AM, September 01, 2006.
mandie.moo says: His gaze is just mesmerising. Fantastic. -- 07:58AM, September 01, 2006.
Pepe Pont says: Awesome portrait –123 -- 08:03AM, September 01, 2006.
txiribiton says: ... -- 08:06AM, September 01, 2006.
PeKai says: What can I say ? A Fave! -- 08:29AM, September 01, 2006.
anwesha013 says: i love wht u captured inhis eyes! -- 08:29AM, September 01, 2006.
Pelayo Arbués says: keep the good work man, i´d like to see all of this photos and stories in a book -- 09:04AM, September 01, 2006.
Piulet says: Impessive portrait! A Big FaveA Big Fave Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave -- 10:58AM, September 01, 2006.
TobiTobi ( now www.ipernity.com/home/tobitobi) says: wonderful Eyes, there s hope you catched in his look! -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?) -- 11:22AM, September 01, 2006.
btezra says: ~such hope & fear in those eyes...remindful of the theme @ Burning Man right now...~ -- 12:00PM, September 01, 2006.
Hudlu says: Very expressive, great work! []s -- 12:07PM, September 01, 2006.
original_ann says: Such pleading eyes.... what an incredibly detailed capture - - the textures on the brim of his hat, around his eyes and in the whiskers of his beard. As with so many of your captures, Stoneth, I sit and wonder 'why him?'... -- 12:11PM, September 01, 2006.
Dharma Bum '75 says: Stoneth, you have really good talent. Really amazing photos. Sheesh. -- 12:22PM, September 01, 2006.
.SANCHEZ. says: great portrait....this man could probably tell a million stories -- 12:49PM, September 01, 2006.
OVNIto says: nice portrait, beautiful eyes! -- 01:17PM, September 01, 2006.
Brinas mom says: The eyes, the eyes, how do you get that intensity every time? -- 02:18PM, September 01, 2006.
Gosia Margosia says: strong and amazing. as always. -- 02:19PM, September 01, 2006.
Luis Montemayor says: Love the detail on all your portrait Tom, wich lens and camera are you using? -- 02:38PM, September 01, 2006.
Mark Griffith says: You always connect. Great eyes. -- Seen on the Web. (?) -- 02:44PM, September 01, 2006.
gabrielbravo says: like the texture of the beard, and the eyes.. =) -- 03:53PM, September 01, 2006.
Rgouveia says: * * * * * -- 04:29PM, September 01, 2006.
gdkarma says: I stayed for hours on your pictures the other day reading and looking and looking again they are simply awesome they have total purpose and everyone should have to read and look at these and realize how blessed they are. -- 05:17PM, September 01, 2006.
Didier-Lg says: Wow ! Once more...amazing! ... -- 05:36PM, September 01, 2006.
witchbaby1 says: I make every one of my contacts check on your photos first.They are beyond words!Thanks for your inspiration. -- 07:16PM, September 01, 2006.
SkyShaper says: Stoneth..................your magic is in the eyes, the faces frame the eyes, and there in lies the mystery and the story -- 07:30PM, September 01, 2006.
WomanChild says: Rips my heart. So moving. -- 10:07PM, September 01, 2006.
auf achse [asfixiar] says: your portraits are really incredibles amazing work... -- 10:18PM, September 01, 2006.
.Andy Chang. says: great! so impressive! thanks~~ -- 12:31AM, September 02, 2006.
J_B - Johnny B says: And you continue to still amaze me with these haunting images... A+ my friend. -- 02:01AM, September 02, 2006.
BrendaVenus says: great!great!great!!!!! -- 06:33AM, September 02, 2006.
sol.* says: great capure of his eyes!!! and the beaed ...intense espression -- 03:33PM, September 02, 2006.
Bigbird3 says: Stunning portrait - those eyes, those eyes....... -- 04:34PM, September 02, 2006.
kierstenmh says: As everyone said... the eyes! wow. Truly fantastic -- 08:46PM, September 02, 2006.
jotor says: Please consider posting to Unusual Eyes -- 12:23AM, September 03, 2006.
~BranchDesign says: so much character -- 06:59AM, September 04, 2006.
Dr.Andre says: Man, look at his eyes! Your photo are always so expressive and communicative! -- 01:52PM, September 04, 2006.
stereotyp-0815 says: very intense - like all your shots! -- 03:29PM, September 04, 2006.
carf says: I always come back to your stream to replenish my vision of life and its backwaters. As my daily work is with street children, your images remind me of what future lies ahead for those who don't make it off the streets in their childhood. A sad reminder........... -- 12:56PM, September 05, 2006.
teenage jesus says: great -- 01:22PM, September 05, 2006.
mozinos says: I wish I had his hat! I don't have home too... -- 03:02PM, September 09, 2006.
smile4camera says: another awesome shot. -- 12:48PM, September 13, 2006.
Michel Naufal says: we can only see his eyes... i'm totally eaten by this regard! bravo -- 08:17PM, September 13, 2006.
Pablo Osmin says: great ¡¡ -- 12:55PM, September 14, 2006.
patisfaction ~ censored says: gr8 eyed portrait! 50mm rawx -- 05:21AM, September 16, 2006.
Vinicius Nienkötter says: great pic nice ;) -- 03:10AM, September 18, 2006.
remuz [Jack The Ripper] says: fantastic portrait! love the eyes!! :) -- 08:26AM, September 19, 2006.
peacetedford says: impressive portrait -- 09:30AM, September 19, 2006.
G Garibay says: Great great portrait, instant fav -- 02:34PM, September 19, 2006.
mknobil says: I can see the boy in those eyes ... -- 03:11PM, September 19, 2006.
exhibitj says: Those eyes.... -- 06:06PM, September 19, 2006.
Black.Cherry says: so beautiful!! -- 09:40PM, September 26, 2006.
arist0tle21up says: you can see the pain in his eyes wow... -- 03:29PM, September 30, 2006.
Korosuke says: Wow! just.... WOW! If you have the chance, play "Victoriosa" by Electrocutango while looking at it... I almost cried. -- 06:00PM, October 01, 2006.
*Irina* says: those eyes are captivating -- 10:24AM, October 03, 2006.
TatianaSardá says: wow, this photo make me feel so sad, his eyes are so special, thnak for pic so good. -- 02:49PM, October 03, 2006.
FlyinSnow says: oh my god. i have tears in my eyes... -- 07:07PM, October 03, 2006.
catzinahat says: wow, this is an incredible image!! -- 04:42AM, October 06, 2006.
coccodrillo says: heartbreaking -- 07:26PM, October 11, 2006.
lil chit says: i looked at the old woman and now this one. i ask myself, why isnt America crying for them as i am. -- 06:44PM, November 03, 2006.
spikeblacklab says: Another excellent portrait... Your shots where the person looks directly into the camera just grab my soul and hold it there, as if the person is looking at me, through me, into my mind... I am locked in that gaze, uncomfortable but unable to tear my eyes away... Feeling very ashamed that I and everyone else are not doing enough for these people, that they must live like this in the midst of all the wealth, comfort, extravagance and waste in the richest country in the world. -- 11:16PM, November 08, 2006.
Baruda says: incredible eyes.....seems that you can fail down inside.... -- 12:42AM, November 30, 2006.
Depressive Autumn says: I feel so sorry for all this people... :( I wish I could help them all... -- 11:39PM, January 02, 2007.
kasia_k. says: the most beautiful eyes i've ever seen..thank you so much for showing me them...and for all your photos, they make me speechless -- 11:16PM, January 05, 2007.
Palmtreefreak575 says: i agree with kasia_k.... and look at those eyes!! -- 04:04AM, April 14, 2007.
ß&W says: Incredible eyes, sadness and tenderness just in this look... lovelly and very expressive as all your portraits. WINNER Your fantastic black and white picture is my winner! Please add this photo to flickr.com/groups/bwphotoaward/ -- 11:54AM, May 07, 2007.
MickiP65 says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portrait by Invite, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. -- 03:12AM, July 15, 2007.
Marzua says: Great portrait!! -- 09:45PM, December 07, 2007.
PhotoshopScaresMe.com says: incredible eyes -- 06:44PM, March 19, 2008.
Photo--Graphy says: Very nice shot -- 05:37AM, April 20, 2011.
TürkNikon says: Congratulations! your work has chosen as the best photos taken by 50mm Lens at TurkNikon Congratulations! your work has chosen as the best photo taken by 50mm f/1.8 Lens at Türk Nikon -- 11:53AM, December 01, 2011.
Sascha Gaber says: ganz starkes Bild ! -- 07:06PM, August 06, 2012.