luckless
homeless man
san francisco
june, 2006

homeless alan from cincinnati. says, "i guess i'm just down on my luck."

(6/28/06)

teenage jesus says: I love so much your work... -- 07:04AM, June 29, 2006.
Riseheart says: very good portrait stoneth, i like your work a lot, and i wish i can photograph the people you photograh, but i for the moment i only can photograph the people around me... lot of very good pictures in your stream... -- 07:08AM, June 29, 2006.
PeKai says: grest expression, love your pictures 1-2-3 -- 07:10AM, June 29, 2006.
Mr Jez says: wow, strong image. 1-2-3 -- 07:12AM, June 29, 2006.
verboomz says: great shot¡¡¡ -- 07:21AM, June 29, 2006.
algarvenicky says: I think the poor soul looks more than down on his luck. Another fantastic portrait, love them all, you are a master at work. xxx -- 07:21AM, June 29, 2006.
bolandrotor says: fantastic face, great portrait 123 G -- 07:23AM, June 29, 2006.
:alain: says: great portrait, as always -- 07:25AM, June 29, 2006.
BoazImages says: Fantastic portrait! -- 07:35AM, June 29, 2006.
guzelilayda says: Nice portrait. -- 07:45AM, June 29, 2006.
Bumfluff says: It's all been said but you're work is really great. When's the book coming out? :) -- 07:52AM, June 29, 2006.
pfflyers1 says: Excellent -- 07:52AM, June 29, 2006.
PauloSantos says: Great portrait! Good expression, B&W and DOF! ------------------------------------------------- !!! THE FACE !!! Please add this exceptional image to: www.flickr.com/groups/theface/ ------------------------------------------------- -- 08:02AM, June 29, 2006.
CantikFotos says: Outstanding. -- 08:08AM, June 29, 2006.
stellarjandri says: stunning photo -- 08:12AM, June 29, 2006.
carolinecohenour says: really excellent portrait 1-2-3 -- 08:16AM, June 29, 2006.
Pelayo Arbués says: his expression is so hard... are you considering the idea of making a book? it would be great, and absolut success, i´m sure! -- 08:22AM, June 29, 2006.
lewishamdreamer says: Is that menace or is he afraid? Another spellbinding one by the master. -- 08:23AM, June 29, 2006.
* Ahmad Kavousian * says: Great portrait -- 08:34AM, June 29, 2006.
RedArt photographer says: really wonderful portrait!!! -- 09:02AM, June 29, 2006.
dariuszka says: wonderful philosophy, so simple and reconciled with life...another fantastic portrait -- 09:05AM, June 29, 2006.
rachel5338 says: mesmerizing eyes! -- 09:47AM, June 29, 2006.
TobiTobi ( now www.ipernity.com/home/tobitobi) says: fantastic image, your work is fantastic. very day! -- 09:54AM, June 29, 2006.
doublecappuccino says: What an intense stare. Another great one! -- 10:06AM, June 29, 2006.
Anderson Stevens says: Oh mY.. Your pics are just perfect... i love how yyou register the expressiion of the faces... b&w helps to give a special touch! congratulations for your good work! -- 10:21AM, June 29, 2006.
alexpeo says: wow, beautiful expression -- 10:53AM, June 29, 2006.
jamesToligney says: another excellent portrait, really strong. -- 11:20AM, June 29, 2006.
*BOOJOO* says: brilliant portrait -- 11:27AM, June 29, 2006.
Hudlu says: Fantastic!!! -- 11:28AM, June 29, 2006.
Paradise Regained says: intense and brooding - and a shorter "story" than usual... i wonder if he said more - or if he was unwilling to disclose... -- 11:53AM, June 29, 2006.
iamnona says: sometimes less is more...and i think it applies to this man's story~ i always find every story that is attached interesting, and in the faces i see each word~ i like the simplicity here~ very cool~ -- 12:04PM, June 29, 2006.
Caro~in~FL says: This one has a meaner look than the others... -- 12:36PM, June 29, 2006.
spadea says: It's funny how a person's life can show so obviously from just a look at his/her face... Nice! From 1-2-3 -- 01:34PM, June 29, 2006.
AndroidParanoid says: STonish ;),likeyourstyleman -- 03:29PM, June 29, 2006.
cinzanos says: another fascinating shot!! -- 04:10PM, June 29, 2006.
LucaPicciau says: Magnifica espressione!! -- 04:14PM, June 29, 2006.
myfotos303 says: Stunning/ no words to describe.. just awesoem work... -- 04:23PM, June 29, 2006.
ANOXLOU says: another great one, brother stoneth -- 04:45PM, June 29, 2006.
Kris Kros says: Congratulations! This is currently featured on Explore Front Page for 29 June 2006. You are cordially invited to add this to Explore Front Page/Top 20 of the Day. -- 04:47PM, June 29, 2006.
zunehmen says: So much strength, so much beauty... 1-2-3 -- 05:06PM, June 29, 2006.
juanmiguel says: Impressive portrait and excellent B&W : ) -- 05:26PM, June 29, 2006.
nepenthes says: Kudos on the fantastic work you develop with these homeless people. certainly a political statement is being made. -- 06:03PM, June 29, 2006.
victor_nuno says: And what's luck in life? We can all have such bad luck as to go down. We're not free from that. What is different, is how everyone considers his own situation, whichever it is. Much it is, for Alan, being in his situation, to say what he says. You catch the soul of people in your portraits. -- 07:05PM, June 29, 2006.
exhibitj says: A simple but effective line that sums up the mood of the impoverished! -- 07:56PM, June 29, 2006.
J.Guest says: great shot! -- 08:08PM, June 29, 2006.
threejumps says: Ouch! In your face shot. Well done! -- 08:14PM, June 29, 2006.
plfoxx says: This is an amazing shot...so painfully real. -- 10:21PM, June 29, 2006.
RebeccaHerem says: He has a very strong gaze. Straightforward and unflinching... -- 10:46PM, June 29, 2006.
SkyShaper says: That hat -- 02:16AM, June 30, 2006.
alonsodr says: Every portrait is a masterpiece, my friend! -- 08:53AM, June 30, 2006.
[stelka] says: yeee! when your fotoalbum comming out ?! wonderfull :) -- 06:52PM, June 30, 2006.
Gosia Margosia says: strong gaze. a little bit scary. beautiful portrait. just perfect. -- 11:38PM, June 30, 2006.
lejaz says: Amazing eyes! interesting hat...really amazing shot overall. Kudos -- 02:42AM, July 01, 2006.
radicaleye says: as always... a striking portrait ! please consider adding it to the Photo Kranti group! -- 08:47AM, July 01, 2006.
muskva says: you are the master. my compliments. -- 01:32PM, July 01, 2006.
Lali° says: I see the anger and frustration in his eyes... -- 09:57PM, July 03, 2006.
Palmero says: You probably get this alot but ... I love your photos! They're so real and full of strong impact. Great work! -- 08:18PM, July 04, 2006.
Heloá Fernandes says: really great look he gave you... how did you make him look at you like that? -- 10:23PM, July 05, 2006.
pocket of eggs says: that could be any of us, all iof us, what a wonderful shot...i can see his soul in your lense -- 11:51PM, July 05, 2006.
decembre says: ★ Thank you too for your post in "Portrait★Faces" -- 12:39AM, July 07, 2006.
martellobrasile says: you are always the best portraiter on Flickr!!!! -- 02:27PM, July 08, 2006.
Norma Tub says: You're ready for a book! -- 09:41PM, July 08, 2006.
DeeperSea says: What a stare. Your portraits are intense, real, and deep with emotion. Great work. -- 11:44PM, July 10, 2006.
Roochster says: I love wat u see...Brilliant work as usual! -- 05:10PM, July 11, 2006.
Felipe Monardes Mena says: Brilliant portrait, he has an intense looking you captured so well! Congratulations!!! -- 07:16AM, July 12, 2006.
Anas Bukhash (nascity) says: I guess you can always tell stories through people's eyes...that's one of the main reasons i enjoy visiting your photostream...the portraits capture so much emotion...and you usually add a short story which makes the shots even more interesting... I like the expression here...well-captured... -- 06:33PM, July 13, 2006.
The Jhop says: Amazing picture! -- 09:36PM, July 13, 2006.
last love says: one of the haunting captures! great as always :-) -- 06:52AM, July 14, 2006.
Mike Flores says: awsome portrait, really captures a part of the subject -- 07:16PM, July 14, 2006.
etylee says: A strong portrait! -- 01:53AM, July 21, 2006.
kirstin! says: "i guess i'm just down on my luck." Gave me chills :x -- 07:19AM, July 24, 2006.
Anna Pagnacco says: Excellent intense portrait! Anna -- 05:10PM, July 25, 2006.
✪ Zuan says: deep portrait -- 08:06PM, July 25, 2006.
sweta parikh says: this old man has some attitude. He might be unlucky, but he has a lot of confidence in him. Great expression caught. -- 10:27PM, July 25, 2006.
freakdog says: Beautiful, intense and haunting shot. -- 08:24AM, August 04, 2006.
WeMeantDemocracy says: Another great capture. -- 12:47AM, August 08, 2006.
Yrigoyen) says: so much fantastic detail in this one. & very emotional eyes.. -- 11:17PM, August 21, 2006.
esther (off) says: Excellent! -- 08:57PM, August 25, 2006.
Vít Hassan says: Another excellent portrait! -- 09:17AM, August 30, 2006.
Mernas says: incredibly intense.. what a portrait.. -- 11:36AM, September 01, 2006.
mauriciolaya says: El retrato es un género que por siglos mantiene la esencia de descubrirnos desde nuestras formas de ver y de que nos vean. La serie de retratos de la calle es un clamor, un llamado urgente a mirarnos hacia adentro, a escudriñar en nuestro Yo íntimo, en nuestras verguenzas y nuestras tristezas, en nuestras alegrías y en nuestras angustias, en el desprecio y en la íntima relación con el otro. En estos retratos no se posa, simplemente nos reflejamos en el espejo de nuestra inconsciencia. Sorry, I don´t speak english but I say you: your photos are very nice and interesting. Congratullations. -- 01:55AM, September 12, 2006.
Korosuke says: I will make a sloppy translation of Mauricio's comment. "Portrait is a genre that for centuries has kept the escence of discovering our own ways to see, and what surrounds us. The series of portraits of the street is a desperate cry, an urgent call to look within, to search deep within our intimacy, in our shame and sadness, in our joy and anguish, in disdain and in the intimate relation with the others. In this portraits, you don't pose. We just are reflected on the mirror of our own unawareness." ---- I am a bit surprised over this picture. He looks a bit like me (even the hands) and... Well, that sounds like something I'd say, so. Uhm. -- 06:22PM, October 01, 2006.
Flea Circus Gospel says: This is truly grand. -- 06:00PM, November 20, 2006.
michael valdez says: I give change to that man all the time. Usually right after I enjoy a burrito at Gordo's. He's a nice man, who certainly dosen't harass you. He's one of the few I will give money to. What a great image. You captured so much, well done! -- 02:41AM, November 21, 2006.
plasticnavy says: magnificent -- 04:14AM, December 26, 2006.
Alfonse says: good portrait -- 08:00PM, January 09, 2007.
Gui Fernandes says: Awesome! -- 05:44PM, January 19, 2007.
bartenational says: nice I live in Cinti I hear it has alot to do with mental health issues -- 05:23AM, February 10, 2007.
larryfrankphoto says: All your images have wonderful and provolking eyes. -- 11:06PM, February 14, 2007.
Zones of inattention says: Wonderful -- 03:53PM, February 23, 2007.
Waiting For The Ocean says: Great Portrait Study.... -- 01:17AM, March 05, 2007.
fotolilith says: You have some amazing portraits. Please consider posting them in The Stare. -- 06:33AM, March 12, 2007.
Daniel A. Norman says: Special Invite to RAW Street Photography group -- 04:33AM, March 27, 2007.
Monire says: Absolutely Wonderful -- 01:18AM, April 08, 2007.
jalalspages says: Captivating and splendid shot (Which HomeAlone movie is this?) You are invited to add your superb image to our group! www.flickr.com/groups/jalalspages_peoplesalbum/ Please tag this photo with "jalalspages_peoplesalbum" when you add it to the pool. -- 01:39AM, April 25, 2007.
Escenario says: Great! love your photos -- 01:46AM, April 26, 2007.
photoriel says: Impressive portrait! Impressive series of human suffering. -- 04:49PM, May 20, 2007.
Dr.Krapplack says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Virtualism, a forum for loving strangers, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. -- 11:20PM, May 31, 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. -- 03:16AM, July 15, 2007.
robert the bear says: dramatic portraits of yours, i like the eye contact you keep with your subject - great documentary project -- 12:59AM, August 03, 2007.
mion.nl says: You are invited to join: ONE PHOTO Hope you'll join! -- 09:24AM, September 08, 2007.
taken by... Aymi says: great -- 01:44AM, October 26, 2007.
k_man715 says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photos with a Meaning, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. -- 09:54AM, November 26, 2007.
fabbriciuse says: I love it!!! look at my "street portrait": Monica #5 -- 11:44AM, December 21, 2007.
William Charles Cross says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Better Than Good (Invite Only--Give 2 Awards), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. You are invited to display your image. Who You Lookin' At? Better Than Good Invitation Only If you accept this Invitation, please give awards to other images. Invited with SOS -- 11:24AM, December 22, 2007.
Magzbee says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Superportraits, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. -- 06:28PM, January 03, 2008.
briankosena says: wow! excellent portrait. nice capture of the reality of humanity...even though it is not what most of us would like to believe. -- 08:02PM, January 04, 2008.
www.urbanreinventors.net says: Wonderfully expressive. Please feel welcome to join us. NO RIGHT TO THE CITY :: Open Call for pictures We'd love to have your photos added to the group. -- 04:24PM, March 18, 2008.
tony.guenther says: its stunning ....without words.....your pictures are so great -- 11:13PM, April 01, 2008.
Renmarc says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Souls, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Souls
When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls! ~Ted Grant
-- 11:49PM, September 05, 2008.
Two & Two Together says: Thank you for your generosity! I have used this photo on my site (Two And Two Together). I would like you to visit it and tell me if you like to see your photo in that context. twoandtwotogether.com/ -- 04:37AM, January 28, 2009.
Photo--Graphy says: So nice... -- 06:25PM, July 04, 2011.
Kombizz says: good one -- 07:09AM, February 15, 2014.
Matt Shiffler Photography says: Amazing portrait. Just starting to get into portrait photography after years of landscape, can I pick your brain on your editing process for this one? EXIF? -- 01:44AM, August 17, 2014.