the only thing she liked
homeless man
san francisco
january, 2007

it's a warm evening sun. rusty orange and yellow. and it fits him.

he's been at the recycling plant. been paid. his name is stephen. he's from new york.

he wanders. pushing his cart. walking in the road. he adjusts his pants. he stretches.

he doesn't trust me and i can't help hovering. i can't anticipate so i just walk up. "can i take your picture?"

"no!"

he's firm in that.

"that's cool; thanks!" i say and head off.

"hold up!" he stops me. asks, what do you want with my picture?

i tell him i'm a photographer and such and that i really just liked his eyes.

"my girlfriend said that's all she liked about me!" he says.

we laugh.

Slimeface says: A beautiful man! -- 09:18AM, January 10, 2007.
A Glimpse of the World says: Gorgeous and sensitive work. -- 09:21AM, January 10, 2007.
margabr says: Great portrait! You are captured a look very nice! Excellent b&w! -- 09:24AM, January 10, 2007.
myfear says: Wonderfull portrait! Amazing! -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?) -- 09:27AM, January 10, 2007.
Ice_photo says: WOW!You are captured a originale expression!The Black&white it's fantastic! -- 09:32AM, January 10, 2007.
guzzie says: Good!! -- 09:36AM, January 10, 2007.
Ömer Babadag says: Great dialogue and yes a great portrait again too... -- 09:41AM, January 10, 2007.
pîetbe says: you and this girlfriend are totally right! -- 10:08AM, January 10, 2007.
Devesh Uba says: Great details . Powerful portrait . -- 10:27AM, January 10, 2007.
Azli Jamil Photography says: Beautiful eyes alright!! -- 10:37AM, January 10, 2007.
Carmelo Aquilina says: a great portrait - I know I'm repeating other comments btu it's true ! I found this photo in 1-2-3 -- 10:48AM, January 10, 2007.
eastendimages says: the first thing i see in his eyes is pride -- 10:56AM, January 10, 2007.
Gui_C says: Stunning portrait!! Man..the details are so so so amazing!!!! Very powerful! -- 11:22AM, January 10, 2007.
exhibitj says: Love the story. Excellent portrait! -- 11:33AM, January 10, 2007.
Dodi Dudás says: Impressive! -- 11:51AM, January 10, 2007.
dolcedo says: it´s always amazing for me, how you show us the "beauty" of this "lost" people - it is remarkable for me and i honour your work. -- 12:02PM, January 10, 2007.
TjF Photography says: Stunning! Love the detail in your images...got to love them 50mm lenses -- 12:08PM, January 10, 2007.
Vickykc says: His eyes are amazing. They shine out with something wonderful I can't put into words. -- Seen in my contacts' photos. (?) -- 12:13PM, January 10, 2007.
AdamBaronPhoto says: Wonderful. -- 12:25PM, January 10, 2007.
craigbier says: eyes the window the soul of the subject well done once again -- 01:06PM, January 10, 2007.
mv4 says: excellent work, as always -- 01:42PM, January 10, 2007.
dou_ble_you says: that's the shortest novel I ever read.. excellent portrait, as always.. -- 01:43PM, January 10, 2007.
~BranchDesign says: I absolutely love that you can do this. You do it so well. Taking beautiful photos of complete strangers fits you perfectly. You must have a very trusting way about you. I wish I could see your exhibits. -- 02:20PM, January 10, 2007.
{wyethhouse} says: How do you capture so well these windows to the soul? Nice portrait, but isn't it interesting how the story makes the image powerful. -- 02:35PM, January 10, 2007.
katie curran taylor says: another...to love. -- 03:00PM, January 10, 2007.
ed rawady says: cool story of how you got the photo. great photo, as usual. -- 03:26PM, January 10, 2007.
* Ahmad Kavousian * says: Another strong portrait, another bitter story of street -- 03:48PM, January 10, 2007.
the mighty jimbo says: brilliant as usual. -- 03:50PM, January 10, 2007.
.windowshopper. says: Huge respects! Just brilliant works.. my apologies to have missed the previous works.. just amazing as always. see you Sid Hall of fame - www.flickr.com/groups/hall-of-fame -- 04:48PM, January 10, 2007.
mac218 says: ...even his face is calloused. Revealing the world in which we live, one face at a time. -- 06:09PM, January 10, 2007.
Kenny and Steve says: You've captured such history on this man's face... -- 06:54PM, January 10, 2007.
vizeer says: Excellent, stoneth. -- 07:11PM, January 10, 2007.
somnium! says: pretty neat narrative -- 08:04PM, January 10, 2007.
simply lory says: Great portrait. Very expressive. -- 10:51PM, January 10, 2007.
jeridaking says: The dof is impeccable....and like you....its the eyes that caught me.... -- 12:15AM, January 11, 2007.
PDXcreative says: Your photostream is my current inspiration. -- 12:51AM, January 11, 2007.
carf says: Creating good relationships with your subject is half the art. You know that and we see that! -- 01:31AM, January 11, 2007.
song* says: I'll make it short... WOW! -- 12:22PM, January 11, 2007.
patisfaction ~ censored says: gr8 windows 2 the soul the best thing of man ;) -- 06:12PM, January 11, 2007.
dr_mike says: as usual, a masterpiece. -- 08:05PM, January 11, 2007.
tommy martin says: Yet another fantastic portrait. I love the stories that go with your work... -- 08:48PM, January 11, 2007.
Ruel Tafalla says: a very strong portrait. -- 11:00PM, January 11, 2007.
laSilvi says: As always, your words are the perfect complement to the image. Good year to you. -- 12:38AM, January 12, 2007.
HannelieC says: You are brilliant at showing people's souls in pictures. -- 03:11AM, January 12, 2007.
The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Rick says: Cool shot! -- 08:17AM, January 12, 2007.
Heather / momzilla_ca says: You always expose them so well inside out. Love it as always. -- 05:28PM, January 12, 2007.
`Vorfas says: beautiful photo -- 08:02PM, January 12, 2007.
mag.m says: His eyes are incredible indeed! Drilling through! -- 11:14PM, January 12, 2007.
J_B - Johnny B says: Total package on this one T. Great dialouge and photo. -- 03:45PM, January 13, 2007.
*Ann Gordon says: Beautiful eyes, indeed! -- 06:45PM, January 13, 2007.
TobiTobi ( now www.ipernity.com/home/tobitobi) says: and you are right, great eyes! wonderful story. -- Seen on your photo stream. (?) -- 09:48AM, January 15, 2007.
bzmch says: Powerful portrait! -- 09:49AM, January 15, 2007.
Federica Erra says: oh my god!! amazing!!! -- 07:56PM, January 17, 2007.
SkyShaper says: you rock this world -- 08:25AM, January 19, 2007.
Charles Machado says: !!!!!!!!!!! -- 03:24PM, January 19, 2007.
byGin says: Impressive street pictures. Thank you so much for the story. I admire your remarquable way of approaching people and making them even proud to have their picture taken, even when it is to capture homelessness and poverty. -- 05:59PM, January 23, 2007.
say.wikki says: You are so good -- and I must say so brave to have the nerve to even ask. You really get some good shots too! -- 10:54PM, January 23, 2007.
jkairvar says: excellent portraiture has captured the character of the man with nice lighting efect -- 04:00AM, January 24, 2007.
gena maria says: (gallery & instructions) excellent and bold -- 04:33AM, January 26, 2007.
méndez says: Absolutely Gorgeus portrait!! Congrats 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 -- Seen on your photo stream. (?) -- 04:50AM, January 28, 2007.
d_wooden says: The DOF makes the difference on this shot. I hadn't noticed it before but after studying it for a few minutes I realized how my eyes were drawn to the middle of the shot by more that just the subject. Neat style............ -- 02:19AM, February 02, 2007.
sMacshot-on semi hiatus says: Gosh that just made me smile, despite his sad state, being homeless. And yes, there is something about his eyes. -- 06:12AM, February 03, 2007.
mayraacosta says: estoy enamorada de tus fotos!! -- 03:44AM, February 06, 2007.
muskva says: Visiting your stream is always soul purifying. Thank you so much. For being. -- 06:26PM, February 12, 2007.
It was only me. says: I'm sure he was firm with that "no!" -- 04:27AM, February 16, 2007.
Anas Bukhash (nascity) says: Yes ! There is so much to be said about his eyes... Great portrait... -- 06:49AM, March 08, 2007.
Mesno* says: As usual , a masterpiece =) !! .. Well-done -- 11:54AM, March 11, 2007.
Aaron Ziltener says: Astonishing image... your subjects are compelling and your portrait technique is absolutely superb! Nice job! -- 04:01AM, April 01, 2007.
an-angel says: all these faces are great ....you need to see the photo exhibition of Richard Avedon - you will love it ! -- 09:53PM, May 03, 2007.
Paluchko says: Have anice eyes -- 05:42PM, October 07, 2007.
TheGreatContini says: great impact, powerful shot -- 07:24PM, February 18, 2008.
tokidoki_i says: He must of been very handsome as a younger man -- 01:12AM, May 05, 2009.
Photo--Graphy says: Wonderfull ! View my photos at bighugelabs.com -- 12:48AM, July 05, 2011.
decembre says: ______ ★ Thank you too for your post in Portrait★Faces Continue... ______________ -- Seen in the group"Portrait★Faces" (?) -- 10:23PM, October 16, 2011.