spring break
homeless girl
san francisco
april, 2006

homeless leilana sitting against trash can on sidewalk. she had just been in a fight so her eyes are swollen. sleeps in the park, which she's done since coming to sf 8 years ago. she got here by hitching from east coast; doing "whatever" to make a buck along the way.

she has a few raw sores on her face mostly hidden by her hair. i've seen her around for a while now, usually sitting huddled somewhere staring at nothing. i worried she might have some mental / emotional problems from how she acted, but talking to her, she seems fine.

but she's clearly weary and has moments where the thoughts and memories going through her head seem to chill her thoroughly.

she says she's trying to take a vacation from fucking herself up.

(4/3/06)

eva8* says: she's beautiful, and she looks so happy, despite her condition. nice portrait. -- 02:49AM, April 04, 2006.
RedArt photographer says: beautiful -- 02:51AM, April 04, 2006.
akaiam says: What you are doing is interesting, deep and real. These photos always require more than 4 seconds; often a minute, to really let them sink in. That's rare and good. Sometimes I'd rather turn away, but not turning away ~~ that's where it's at. -- 03:01AM, April 04, 2006.
Superinkygrrl says: Wow. Stunning photo. -- 03:01AM, April 04, 2006.
Mom of Four says: The photo is awesome. The story that goes with it is haunting and sad. 123 -- 03:08AM, April 04, 2006.
slamehi says: Great picture. She is beautiful! -- 03:14AM, April 04, 2006.
rachel5338 says: great captivating shot! she has an inspiring smile to match her colourful yet dark life. -- 03:17AM, April 04, 2006.
yan-san says: i'm new to your stream. your portraits are intense. wow. -- 03:42AM, April 04, 2006.
END LESS says: I like smile in every faces like this -- 03:49AM, April 04, 2006.
Spirited_Away says: Eyes of sadness...Great photograph. -- 03:53AM, April 04, 2006.
chrisseserville says: very intense -- 03:55AM, April 04, 2006.
Name_Taken says: excellent portrait -- 04:00AM, April 04, 2006.
wakalani says: great portrait, excellent description -- 04:29AM, April 04, 2006.
Gusstav says: los retratos de los personajes! -- 04:38AM, April 04, 2006.
Memaxmarz says: she looks so peaceful and beautiful. it must be sad to talk with her, she's someone's child. -- 05:47AM, April 04, 2006.
shimon21 says: Captivating eyes. Great capture! -- 05:49AM, April 04, 2006.
Minafaery says: it's true what avocat said about her teeth...as a mum this makes me shudder thoroughly. this girl will haunt me for some time now, i wouldn't be surprised. but it is the power of your means of conveyance--your image, your words and the artistry in both--that have summoned her effect upon me and i haven't overlooked this. strong stuff here. -- 06:31AM, April 04, 2006.
maticki says: she is very pretty, nice photo -- 06:47AM, April 04, 2006.
./Eli says: super amazingly awesome. gimme large size! -- 07:10AM, April 04, 2006.
sbaracchina says: Lovely portrait. -- 07:11AM, April 04, 2006.
_Hans van de Vorst says: Portrait and story hit me, great work. Both warming and chilling. -- 07:21AM, April 04, 2006.
7.oda says: gorgeous !!! -- 07:27AM, April 04, 2006.
mOdunique says: A beautiful shot a sad story. -- 07:38AM, April 04, 2006.
Gosia Margosia says: beautiful face. your story is very sad. -- 07:41AM, April 04, 2006.
Donncha Ó Caoimh says: Wow, lovely portrait, but yes, very sad story. (321) -- 07:57AM, April 04, 2006.
Norma Desmond says: stunningly powerful - and unbearable -- 08:03AM, April 04, 2006.
pepepochi says: ... -- 08:43AM, April 04, 2006.
FotoRita [Allstar maniac] says: Your portraits are food for the soul!!! -- 08:49AM, April 04, 2006.
teenage jesus says: since I discovered you photostream I am running short of adjectives quite fast. Her sad-serene expression will haunt me for some days. -- 08:56AM, April 04, 2006.
teenage jesus says: I wanted to ask you, have you ever seen Agnes Varda's "Sans toit ni loi"? It's a french movie about a young woman, a vagabond, I think the english title is "Vagabond" or "Without Roof or Rule". Your shots remind me of it. -- 09:13AM, April 04, 2006.
A Glimpse of the World says: Yes indeed! This is wonderful work. -- 09:23AM, April 04, 2006.
ladyloneranger says: So sad about this beautiful woman child! Photography is very fine. -- 10:02AM, April 04, 2006.
original_ann says: These stories are gripping... makes me look deeper into their eyes.. and not forget them. -- 10:59AM, April 04, 2006.
Therapystudio says: Like porcelain. Very fragile. And still enduring. beautiful portrait. -- 11:30AM, April 04, 2006.
Mc Lau says: I can't believe She is she and a HOMELESS!! Excellent portrait once again -- 11:31AM, April 04, 2006.
*estrella says: your portraiture astounds me every time:))) -- 11:37AM, April 04, 2006.
Alvaro Herreras says: Eyes and smile... puff, stunning pair. your portraits are marvelous. -- 12:18PM, April 04, 2006.
various visual stuff says: it's like she's looking though you seeing something else -- 12:26PM, April 04, 2006.
Sandi Marie says: I cant stop looking at this photo.. I really feel for her. I could cry looking at this.... that is some very powerful photograph!! Very well done! -- 12:32PM, April 04, 2006.
Abhinav Varma says: hmmm -- 12:39PM, April 04, 2006.
Ben° says: a smile can hide many things.... -- 12:51PM, April 04, 2006.
www.miguelangelsanchez.es says: Freshh!! good! -- 01:00PM, April 04, 2006.
Harpersbizarre says: Next time you see her, tell her she's beautiful. She's a lovely child of God. Bless her. -- 01:45PM, April 04, 2006.
-</>- says: These are amazing portraits! -- 02:27PM, April 04, 2006.
anwesha013 says: Beautiful potrait -- 02:34PM, April 04, 2006.
jasperroz says: Terrific photo. Beautiful girl. So so sad. I wont forget this face for along time. -- 02:37PM, April 04, 2006.
creature_cat says: she so beautiful !!!!!! I won't agree with jasperroz , sorry. I think it's a good pic and this woman' smile is opposite of sadness ;) -- 03:05PM, April 04, 2006.
BlackLove says: Really gorgeous -- 05:03PM, April 04, 2006.
McNeney says: Wow. Such a touching and dramatic portrait - and story. Somehow her beauty makes it that much sadder - but also unreal somehow: we're all so programmed to believe that beautiful people are happy and successful... Thanks for giving us all these photos heavy with the truth. -- 06:01PM, April 04, 2006.
bamboquiri says: Beautiful portrait stoneth... Very Intense..full of emotions!!! -- 06:41PM, April 04, 2006.
iltro says: Splendid....u don't capture pictures but the moments and the feelings. I was really impressed by almost all ur portraits...This one ofcourse, I can't stop looking at. -- 09:26PM, April 04, 2006.
BoazImages says: Beautiful shot!!! -- 10:13PM, April 04, 2006.
Lali° says: I want to applaud you. Not only for the great portraits, but for taking the time to stop and talk and listen to your subjects. Not just 'snap and go'... You care about their story, I guess that's why they let you take their photo. Bravo to you. -- 10:33PM, April 04, 2006.
rowchygogo says: wow what a wonderful portrait. -- 01:01AM, April 05, 2006.
zo.zena says: this is fantastic. so many things we can imagine, some could come to be her reality, some not. Great documentary portrait. -- 01:24AM, April 05, 2006.
Paul Zollo says: i think this is your saddest, most heartbreaking portrait. Technically great, as always, and her smile is brilliant. But to see such a young and beautiful woman out on the street is a such a sad indictment of American times. -- 02:10AM, April 05, 2006.
scraadi says: What a beautiful smile, and her eyes are smiling too - despite all odds... -- 05:51AM, April 05, 2006.
jorgedbbt says: Great portrait and great story. I love pictures wich have a background, yours do have one. The photo transmits happiness and sadness at the same time, beautifulness and missery. Congratulations! -- 06:09AM, April 05, 2006.
entrelec says: She smiles with her lips, and cry with her glance. -- 07:09AM, April 05, 2006.
Plastic Jesus says: Unforgettable. Happy sad - like listening to Tim Buckley. -- 02:04PM, April 05, 2006.
Gale Franey says: What a stunningly beautiful girl ... I hope she finds a path that will lead to fulfillment. -- 06:54PM, April 05, 2006.
patisfaction ~ censored says: compelling gaze fab portrait as always btw i asked u b4 but u must know gary aka mashuga -- 06:57PM, April 05, 2006.
stoneth says: **************************************** Thanks All!!! **************************************** mojo_sputnik: Thank you. I appreciate the comment! yan-san: Thanx! Welcome. :)))) Spirited_Away: Indeed. Thank u. memaxmarz: not hard to talk; hard to leave and to know Minafaery: welcome by. thank you for the thoughtful comment and for the kind props. haunting yes. ./Eli: :))) Hans van de Vorst: thanks for keeping by!!! i enjoy your visits :)) mirelamiada: complicated and hard and doesn't always fit into a box; but she ran from something and is looking for something else; and only she knows... or will or can pepepochi: ! FotoFita: Thank You. teenage jesus: thanks a lot mate. haven't seen Vagabond, but will now! :)) decembre: :))))) A Glimpse of the World: Thanks so much! original_ann: yes. thank you. EmpressCam: Thk u!!!!! mirlo: :)))))))))))))))) mz_skade: appreciation! Harpersbizarre: good to see you about!!!!! i will. BlackLove: hey there. danka danka. McNeney: Thanks you for the comment. :)) iltrovatore: :)) :)) :)) BoazR: thanks much! Lali: Very kind. Thank you. P.S.Zollo: thank you. the reflection's fairly broad jorgedbbt: :) thank you :) Gale Franey: indeed patisfaction: thank you. hadn't but have. great stuff. :)) **************************************** avocat, eva8, redart, Superinkygrrl, Michael Casey, Mom of Four, slamehi, rachel5338, END LESS, chrisseserville, Happy_hour wakalani, shimon21, maticki, sbarachina, 7.oda, modo..., Gosiak, xeer, Norma DEsmond, ladyloneranger, Mc Lau, Alvaro Herreras, verious visual stuff, abhi_varma, Ben°, ** nekowake **, -Birdy-, anwesha013, jasperroz, creature_cat, bamboquiri, rowchygogo, Zo_Zena, scraadi, entrelec, Plastic Jesus: Thanks again for the comments :)) !! **************************************** -- 09:17PM, April 05, 2006.
Joan Fabrégat says: Really nice -- 09:19PM, April 05, 2006.
ॐ Anyta Madrazo says: thanks,u r the onlyone that like these pics!!! -- 10:31PM, April 05, 2006.
kouji s / ｽｶﾞﾊﾗｺｳｼﾞ says: wonderful photograph. -- 02:29AM, April 06, 2006.
SponTanya says: really wonderful -- 02:44AM, April 06, 2006.
✪ Zuan says: Incredible portrait, excellent tones. -- 04:01AM, April 06, 2006.
oliwkowygaj says: sad :( great portrait of very beautiful girl! -- 10:43AM, April 06, 2006.
_marmota says: Beautiful photo and a touching story. Great work. -- 12:39PM, April 06, 2006.
brain tunnel says: you can absolutely see the trials, tribulations and relative wisdom that has been carved into this young womans beautiful face at an early age. Its a sad but all too common story that is represented here in a very touching way. Bravo! -- 04:03PM, April 06, 2006.
Nick Kharchenko says: Like a movie star... -- 06:14PM, April 06, 2006.
mknobil says: Looking forward to seeing your work ... and these people over time ... -- 06:58PM, April 06, 2006.
durhamcat2000 says: She smiles happiness and it's a beautiful smile, but her eyes seem to tell me a different story. All the people here are 'someone's child' but I suppose it's harder to see a younger person like this, knowing what are are destined to become if they continue on their 'chosen' (?) path. I am addicted to your pictures Stoneth.....in part due to their exceptional ability to move me, but also in the hope that there might be a picture accompanied by a message that one of these wonderful people has been given a break. I live in hope for them all. xx -- 10:48PM, April 06, 2006.
carf says: I think everything about her looks illustrate a child in dire need. She's been through hell and obviously is still going through it. Working with street kids, I can easily see the suffering behind that beautiful facade. Her smile is very distant indeed. Apropos giving some of these kids a break, there are ways and means. In the US, my friend and colleague, Rick Koca, from StandUp for Kids helps street kids all over the US. Here in Brazil we try to do our little bit and there is a support group on Flickr below: A Different Peace -- 02:19PM, April 07, 2006.
adropp says: wow she looks just like angelina jolie! great portrait! its a fav -- 05:22PM, April 07, 2006.
cmikotto says: Fantastic portrait! -- 08:41PM, April 07, 2006.
leafy says: ... brutal streets will leave no one unscarred ... -- 07:32PM, April 08, 2006.
MsBluebells says: Wow is there any redemption in art? A Mona Lisa. If the world could pay her for this beautiful image. How fragile and mysterious is life. A blink and we each are gone. A falling leaf. I hope she can find a loving place. From her eyes and smile she deserves it as do all beings human. -- 03:18PM, April 09, 2006.
mozinos says: One can look at this photo for hours...Thanks god for every thing!:( -- 08:37PM, April 09, 2006.
'Syo says: Tomas, I've been trying to comment here for nearly 5 minutes now but I can't find the right words to describe how I feel. Sadness is one, the rest... ahh. I know that a lot of people would love to help out... the question is... how do we start? -- 04:22PM, April 10, 2006.
Carlos Ferguson says: your photos certainly make me look at life differently -- 08:52PM, April 11, 2006.
Ignacio LPM says: Bitter sweet. Great image, atractive girl, and very sad story. -- 09:42PM, April 11, 2006.
idogu says: nothing to add here. I am impressed. -- 09:46PM, April 11, 2006.
Osvaldo says: I dont think she looks happy, I think she looks weary. Like she is looking back and saying, can you fucking believe this?? -- 04:07AM, April 12, 2006.
iamkatia says: weary, yes, but stunning beauty! what Life in those eyes. you captured her well. is this your occupation by chance? are you compiling a book or..? -- 03:53PM, April 13, 2006.
cabezadechorlito says: ke sonrisa mas hermosa y perfecta!! nice smile i love it! -- 06:19PM, April 13, 2006.
donximo says: a lot of strange comments here (looks like angelina jolie!?), but it's obvious your photos touch people. i only hope people look at your photos and think of the people and stories within. not just "wow, that was a great shot". and we need to remember that this is more than just a photo, it's a document of life today, 2006 in usa. -- 12:01AM, April 14, 2006.
D.Candian says: keep smile! -- 10:14PM, April 14, 2006.
A.F.R.A. says: She is beautiful,yet, your work is amazingly more beautiful! -- 04:02AM, April 18, 2006.
x0tic_kisez says: very beautiful, sad that she's homeless :( -- 01:21AM, April 19, 2006.
jhary says: Wonderful. -- 12:39AM, April 21, 2006.
mrsroper222 says: This is one of my favorites.. -- 02:49AM, April 21, 2006.
RodBigHug says: good photo -- 02:19AM, April 22, 2006.
My Little Monkey says: Really great photo. Thank you for including the story behind the photo. -- 08:13PM, April 23, 2006.
ilovedrops says: all the children have so much optimism(did i spell that right?)within they're eyes.and i think your portraits are beautiful. -- 10:02PM, April 23, 2006.
loupalmer says: Beautiful. I love it. -- 12:37PM, April 25, 2006.
melissann479 says: The stories really make the photos come alive. Great work. -- 08:29PM, April 25, 2006.
alex.DC says: I'm not usually a fan of photos of homeless people, I think they're often a huge photographic cliche and exploitative as well. But yours are different -- soulful, beautiful, and sad. -- 02:53AM, April 26, 2006.
acastellano says: I am blown away. The stories behind your photos are amazing, as are the pictures themselves. -- 05:06PM, April 26, 2006.
Paradise Regained says: Bravo Stoneth! Truth in Art = Social Commentary.. amazing pix which should properly propel/incite/induce the observer to action.. Maybe we should all spend less time on Flickr and more time campaigning?? Thanks for your skill, your committment and your courage. Thanks for the reality check and the perspective adjustment. Bravo. Encore! -- 02:45AM, April 27, 2006.
Irith Gubi says: her weary smile and your description, make it an expressive sad portrait. It seems she was happy to pose in front of your camera. -- 06:28AM, April 27, 2006.
saulourany says: Such a beautiful photo with such a sad story... -- 06:41AM, April 27, 2006.
Noë says: So natural, so beautifull ! -- 09:16AM, April 27, 2006.
Jennifer Esperanza says: wonderful image & face...it is all so very sad thanks so much for your work... -- 11:24PM, April 30, 2006.
Trank Grappa says: this is amazing she is such a beauty she could be a beauty queen without problems karma (or whatever) is hard to understand I dont understand it is all so mixed up on this planet your work is amazing best portrait side so far... thanks greetings from a tiny little land in europe ;-) hansi -- 06:45AM, May 01, 2006.
AArchibald says: How tragic...but still os beautiful. Your work is so real and inspiring -- 12:12PM, May 13, 2006.
lil miss priss says: incredible smile to have, in a what might be a world full of pain. amazing portrait. -- 02:41PM, May 13, 2006.
martellobrasile says: ur flickr is wonderful.. all portrait are wonderful!!!! congratulation!!! -- 08:20PM, May 17, 2006.
vespa03 says: Beautiful Photo -- 05:36AM, May 19, 2006.
P.A says: nice -- 07:39AM, May 23, 2006.
Adge says: Phenomenal captures...and these truly seem like captures. Within their eyes is a haunted thread. And within the photos can be seen the person they are, the choices that they've made and that've been made to them, and just how little separates "us" from "them". It's gripping, and frightening. -- 12:27AM, May 25, 2006.
dew_wipe says: I wonder where she finds the strenght to smile like that. Its beautiful -- 06:22AM, June 06, 2006.
ReeeeN says: Smile...Always brings you down.I missed this one, it`s beautiful! -- 01:49PM, June 07, 2006.
. JoNiuX . says: beautiful! nice work! -- 04:26AM, June 08, 2006.
earthsound says: looks a lot like someone I met who was passing through Birmingham, AL almost 7 years ago. she was carrying a little sketchbook with some of the most creative expressions in it... I picked her and a friend up that were looking to hitch a ride, gave them a place to sleep/shower/eat for the night and took them to the next place they wanted to go. every so often I wonder where she's heading next... -- 03:01AM, June 10, 2006.
*CélineM* says: Your work is absolutely FABULOUS ! very great.... -- 05:29AM, June 23, 2006.
MacKey (the Mac) says: Really great work, very sad stories. -- 10:44PM, June 26, 2006.
zeltkaiserin says: she also looks like a girl I knew in New Jersey in '99. -- 06:48AM, July 07, 2006.
capriana says: the set is remarkable. what stunning stories. -- 08:33PM, July 13, 2006.
aksha says: she's beautiful. and you amazed me by the way you took all these portraits. brilliant works! -- 07:52AM, July 21, 2006.
GreyGooseMartini says: Stoneth: I stumbled upon this photo set by chance. Now I am stuck here! I stare at these images in awe and fear. They are so powerful, I am totally captivated!! -- 02:28PM, July 26, 2006.
raineys says: Amazed, entralled, saddened by all your images. Your work is important and says so much about our society... -- 05:00PM, July 26, 2006.
jeremy.d.allen says: So many people say here that she is beautiful. What would really be beautiful is if 100 people would tell her to her face that she is beautiful. The comments here have given her validation and worth; shame it is only in cyber space. Maybe, at least, you can print the page and give it to her. -- 01:04AM, July 28, 2006.
edensoul says: SF is a beautiful city. i lived there close by a year before. and i didn't notice there were so many homeless especially this beautiful female. SO HARD to believes she is homeless!!! what is happening to the city there? where is the SF mayor?? what happened to her before? sounds like something damaged her soul and she was totally corrupted. where are all the helping hands??? you did a good job. perhaps ur homeless potraits and the sad stories might inspired by someone who can really help them out from those poverty life! i do have a suggestion for ya, send a complete copy of all htese and deliver it to the current SF mayor desk!!!!! -- 06:57PM, July 30, 2006.
vedataktas74 says: I am very impressed from the beauties of the photo and the girl. I would like to do something for the girl. -- 11:19AM, August 15, 2006.
BBROCK80 says: beautiful... I don’t know how to appreciate... -- 04:02PM, August 21, 2006.
BugsMonstaMasquerade says: love her! love this portrait! -- 09:19PM, August 27, 2006.
inka_catharina says: your pics. are wonderful! :-) -- 12:00PM, August 30, 2006.
WomanChild says: Breaks my heart. You've captured her incredible beauty instead of her intense pain. -- 10:10PM, September 01, 2006.
thebrandbuilder says: Holy crap. This girl could model! Incredible photo. -- 06:04AM, September 05, 2006.
Anita & Greg says: Such raw beauty. -- 05:31PM, September 05, 2006.
PhilWestcott says: how do you get so close....you amaze me, i love your work and ambition! -- 04:17AM, September 19, 2006.
Sekana Radovic says: What a face. Great shot. -- 10:03PM, September 19, 2006.
nrtimmons says: We often forget to see the humanity of those who our society has not been kind to. This photograph teaches a valuable lesson. -- 06:07AM, October 04, 2006.
rivervta says: Your images communicate alot. She is beautiful, but is she really any different from the others you photographed that are less beautiful, or any of us? Does that she is beautiful make her story more sad? -- 05:09PM, October 27, 2006.
lipsanchez says: Very moving, can't stop looking at the photograph. She looks like Gia, the model that died in the 80's from AIDS. -- 02:42AM, October 31, 2006.
Will Stephenson says: This is great, along with all of your other photos. Im really glad to have found your photostream. -- 06:06AM, November 08, 2006.
Eliza Beth says: I've just found your portraits and they are absolutely superb - what more can I say! -- 09:59AM, November 13, 2006.
alientwilight21 says: You capture a Soul in every photo i seen.It's crazy how happy homeless ppl look,when we have everything we need and they have only the clothes on there backs. -- 04:22AM, November 14, 2006.
Jonnie Crappyweed R.I.P. Old Friend. says: What a pretty girl. The eyes seem to jump out at you in your photos. -- 08:39PM, November 26, 2006.
iessi says: great portrait, this is amazing! -- 09:28PM, November 29, 2006.
Esiri Erheriene-Essi says: awesome photo. Ok I just told someone on flickr that I had swapped them with Terry Richardson as my fave photographer right now. But now that I've seen your photos I have to say you're my fav photographer because they inspire me to get my paints out. I was taking a break from starting my male street hustler series after depicting people vomiting for the last couple of months. But now I'm gonna have to crack on - thanks for being my light of inspiration. -- 01:56AM, December 16, 2006.
muskva says: I have no clue what it means to be homless. Im visiting your stream for a good while, trying to understand. Everybody has a story, every story is a diffrent one. I'd never been in a situation/ circumstances I couldn't handle. I call myself strong. I used to think - being homless is this people choice. Now I've change my mind. Thanks to your pictures I got more respect for them. Life is a misterious thing we are witnessing everyday... -- 04:48PM, December 17, 2006.
markmombarg says: Absolutely great photo! -- 01:35AM, January 05, 2007.
Sarah The Kettle says: wow, she is beautiful -- 05:16PM, January 21, 2007.
jimmiealan says: With a mere flick of the button you make right for the eyes and into the soul with these great photographs and make it look so easy. I heard about about you and your work with the some of the street people from a photograher friend online. She mentioned this young girls smiling, captured image moment, and as others have mentioned, Leiana and her situation still haunt my friend. You, your camera and your subjects captured a lot of compassion to share with the rest of the world. These people and your shots are a work of Art and people need to see them. Great work and thanks for sharing your talent and their lives with us. -- 11:45PM, January 27, 2007.
xtlresearch says: Your photos bring out the shining beauty still within these people. If only there was a way to help them. Like Oscar... is there a free medical clinic nearby? Looks like he is edemic and could use some help. -- 09:07PM, February 03, 2007.
sage.sphere says: you are amazing photographer, i sincerely admire your work. thanks -- 12:04AM, February 04, 2007.
aleksandarlevi says: Amazing photograph. But how do you add photograph like this to your favorites. Strange feeling. -- 12:02PM, February 19, 2007.
www.SyahrinAziz.com says: your street photos reminds me on james nachtwey where he capture street photo of the young homeless kids in indonesia.. quite sad.. i love all your portraits -- 01:26AM, February 21, 2007.
Hinton Parsifal says: I have spent many long minutes looking at your portraits. They have fantastic intensity and are truly gripping. -- 10:54PM, February 21, 2007.
souu says: this picture is fantastic, i really love all of your work -- 07:16PM, March 13, 2007.
kris33311 says: so wild b/c she looks so happy. living life moment by moment. she's such a great example of how shit shit can be, but you can still have someone make you truly smile and share that moment w/ that person. -- 03:19PM, March 20, 2007.
Genjoe says: what can i say ? perfect...... -- 08:22PM, April 04, 2007.
jake.troop says: I was homeless in Paris for a while and believe me I looked nowhere as good as she does. -- 10:02AM, April 10, 2007.
Diego Patagónico says: I can't believe that a beautiful girl has become a homeless -- 10:40PM, May 02, 2007.
Lifeline.Designz says: one of the most beautiful pictures i have ever seen ... naturally beautiful woman too ... its a shame -- 12:27PM, May 07, 2007.
idontusethisaccountanymore says: She's beautiful. -- 09:36PM, May 11, 2007.
bexandrob says: Great shot, so sad. -- 06:49PM, June 07, 2007.
Mara Sh says: and she still has a big smile upon her face, i love it. -- 05:40PM, June 17, 2007.
Nyota Black says: Natural Beauty Please, join Natural Beauty - Portraiture Group... your picture is a perfect fit! -- 03:12PM, June 26, 2007.
olirza says: Pfff' elle est vraiment magnifique! -- 12:14PM, July 03, 2007.
abriwin says: It would be so easy to say things like 'what a pretty girl' 'isn't it sad that she's on the streets' what nice teeth, what sad eyes but she is a sad reflection of our modern world, it's highly likely she is suffering from some mental problem which is why she is on the road. Maybe she can't connect with people, doesn't recognise herself, doesn't know how to deal with her own problems. You said, she's trying not to hurt herself but the question is why does she hurt herself in the first place. She is unlucky in that she clearly has no one to care for or about her. You took her photograph and maybe chatted with her for a while and went on your way. Through your image she has appeared in hundreds of homes but how many of us would/could help her if we were there. Mental illness affects many people, some have a loving, understanding and supportive family, unfortunately not all of us are equipped to help and so people like this end up on the streets, unable to help themselves and unable to be helped. You took the photo, you no doubt keep getting feedback from folks... beautiful, I love IT! (it!? this is a human being) pretty girl, nice image, great texture, she looks so happy, someone even described this image as perfect, jeez! and all the other superlatives that go with taking a great photo, but has taking this photo and all the others like it led you back to the folks who provided you with a great opportunity to shoot the sadness on the streets. Did this girl move you enough to want to do something about her situation? Have you been back to find her, to see if she's still there or moved on/ if you did find her, would you know how to help her, have you thought about that. Look at how many comments you have had on this image and others like it, pages; has anyone offered help? or, is it just a great photograph? -- 08:45AM, July 07, 2007.
stoneth says: abriwin: mostly it's an issue of me providing a mechanism for people to help. if you look at "being there", where i do this; clearly people are willing. let's see how far i can push a sort of grass roots person to person support network!!! -- 01:51AM, July 08, 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. -- 01:43AM, July 12, 2007.
frecklestars says: I only see beauty. I hope she's doing well, in her definition of the word. -- 10:09PM, July 27, 2007.
Mònica dofa says: WINNER -- 10:17AM, July 28, 2007.
patch722002 says: Seems to me your doing more than most of us if not all of us....Because of your pics and this site, these people become real to people like myself who in normal everyday life don't give a second thought to the less fortunate...You have a gift and are blessed to know what it is, most never really know...I consider myself to be a classic hard-ass as far as feeling that people are responsible for themselves and those they choose to take responsibility for, but i'm sitting here at work almost in tears for some reason i'm not even sure of...I don't know if that means anything to anyone or if anyone else understands that but, thank you -- 10:47AM, August 08, 2007.
Rafael Dorantes says: What a Great work!!! I am sorry I can not express in English all that I think in Spanish. Excellent portraits!!! I wish one day I can do something similar. Great inspiration!!! -- 02:52PM, August 19, 2007.
George GT says: hi Stoneth ! You have done amazing job ! bravo ! among your "poverty my selection" I clicked this photo, just because of smile. most of other potrats are full with expressions, that can come only from very harsh and scarred life and result of our wealth, world wealth, political or social decisions and much more. and some of us start to fall deep (like people among your poverty section), no where to hold on. A vicious (one way) down spiral. and yet they have life's beauty,simple and serene, which can be obvious for many people but needs eyes like yours (to see) and heart like your's (to listen and share) . Simply wonderful and noble job you are doing. wish you (we) would be able to bring changes in their lives, in any ways! -- 09:08PM, October 04, 2007.
fulanita says: shes gorgeous .. sad -- 03:37AM, October 26, 2007.
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MasterMikel49/Notagain49 says: Beautiful smile but her eyes are dead! -- 12:54AM, November 30, 2007.
tOcino says: quite awesome dude! so deep... -- 11:19PM, December 01, 2007.
cmrpaul says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Long Fingernails and Really White Teeth, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. Please join as well! -- 09:28PM, December 12, 2007.
bluewater334 says: what a beautiful face with such a sad story.. amazing.. wouldnt have guessed this was a down and out girl.. -- 04:28PM, January 21, 2008.
Colonel Killgore says: Incredible portrait. Sad story. -- 08:04AM, January 30, 2008.
`Nikko says: so sad. Such a pretty girl, too. friggin' Reaganism -- 08:59AM, March 29, 2008.
Aly hazzaa says: beautiful smile and framing -- 10:21AM, June 07, 2008.
heck, j g says: reminds me of a question i recently asked patch adams how do you keep it from breaking your heart? -- 03:09AM, June 15, 2008.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidal_virgin/ says: beautiful smile... -- 11:55PM, August 12, 2008.
anandajoy says: I faved this ages ago and still can't stop coming back to it. Why am I so drawn to this girl? -- 12:57AM, October 12, 2008.
Pere Nadal says: La vida rota y la cara sonriente! Impresionante. -- 07:59AM, December 05, 2008.
FemmeAdicct says: i loved she (L) -- 10:14AM, December 27, 2008.
CarpeDiem...PJ >40kPhotos says: intense portrait -- 11:48PM, January 21, 2009.
zizwe says: wow -- 12:42PM, April 10, 2009.
Jackson H says: your photography tutches me -- 11:55PM, September 14, 2009.
JUST BE URSELF WITH ME. says: you to beautiful to be alone like that come to california and i'll make you forever smile -- 06:18AM, May 15, 2010.
César Ábrego says: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/anacrisan] eyes of sadnes? -- 09:18PM, December 22, 2010.
Photo--Graphy says: Excellent View my photos at bighugelabs.com -- 11:56AM, March 10, 2011.
Alexander´s photographs © says: a fantastic shot! Smiksmak - View my recent photos on Flickriver -- 02:37PM, April 26, 2011.
decembre says: ______ ★ Thank you too for your post in Portrait★Faces Continue... ______________ -- Seen in the group"Portrait★Faces" (?) -- 10:37PM, October 16, 2011.
Diego-go-go says: i want to now about her....i would never forget her story... -- 03:29AM, September 24, 2012.
Natxo Pintxo says: fantastic work! love the contrast. -- 08:47AM, May 20, 2013.