street sixteen
young man in tenderloin
san francisco
july, 2006

wayland from san mateo sitting in doorway on sidewalk. has been on the street in sf since he was 16.

(7/18/06)

7.oda says: great portrait! he has wondeful eyes.. he has expectation.. -- 07:29AM, July 19, 2006.
algo says: Excellent gritty street portrait. Great work. -- Seen in 1-2-3 (?) -- 07:29AM, July 19, 2006.
Luis Montemayor says: Wow! really great portrait! -- 07:32AM, July 19, 2006.
Jpy says: your portraits are amazing! congratulations! full of soul -- 07:34AM, July 19, 2006.
kspr (not.unique) says: very expressive portrait! (1-2-3) -- 07:36AM, July 19, 2006.
teenage jesus says: another great portrait he has a piercing glance -- 07:45AM, July 19, 2006.
DaPhranksta says: Insane! Perfection. -- 07:47AM, July 19, 2006.
jrmyst says: Enjoy your show! -- 08:25AM, July 19, 2006.
Isabella Perry says: A complex mixture of emotions here - very interesting portrait -- 08:34AM, July 19, 2006.
Erik Anderson says: Incredible! -- 08:36AM, July 19, 2006.
Ro Halfhide says: Looks like the pic is shot in the 1930s... I always wanted to picture homeless people but I never found the courage. I'm thinking they might feel offended. What is your experience with that, how do you handle it? -- 08:41AM, July 19, 2006.
lewishamdreamer says: Particularly captivating, entrancing even. A strange set of qualities to evoke - masterfully as ever. -- 08:47AM, July 19, 2006.
Miss Loisy says: Beautiful! -- 09:11AM, July 19, 2006.
PeKai says: another great portrait!!! (123) -- 09:13AM, July 19, 2006.
Merten Snijders. says: Very nice photograph and the additional information makes the shot complete. -- 09:33AM, July 19, 2006.
alonsodr says: Excellent expresive portrait as always, my friend! Love the framing and the light! -- 09:35AM, July 19, 2006.
dave watts says: Another outstanding portrait. I've just got a 50mm 1.8D and love it Good luck with your opening, I'd try and make it but 6000 miles is a bit too far... -- 09:51AM, July 19, 2006.
Sook Ching Soon says: Something in the eyes............ would love to be at your show opening , just that Sydney is way downunder. -- 10:07AM, July 19, 2006.
J_B - Johnny B says: Good to hear you are showing your work. It should have rave reviews! If I was in the area, I would definitely check it out. -- 10:25AM, July 19, 2006.
original_ann says: Fantastic for you, Stoneth! These images deserve to be seen offline too. I'm certain this is just but one of many more to come. Powerful portrait, as always... -- 10:46AM, July 19, 2006.
Mr Skel says: i just feel very impressed by the quality of each subject, their posture and the feeling it gives me. Congrats, great sets... -- 11:10AM, July 19, 2006.
cashhold says: Great as usual. Good luck,too. Just think, we all "knew" you before you were famous! -- 11:18AM, July 19, 2006.
nathalie booth says: I shall your work is really great keep on posting -- 11:24AM, July 19, 2006.
BoazImages says: What an amazing portrait!! -- 11:30AM, July 19, 2006.
patxi says: great protrait -- 11:52AM, July 19, 2006.
Paradise Regained says: good luck with the show.. hope it is everything you want it to be.. wish i could be there. congratulations on another magnificent portrait! -- 11:53AM, July 19, 2006.
pfflyers1 says: Superb shot Perfect lighting Yet another masterpiece -- 11:54AM, July 19, 2006.
Kris Kros says: Another winner, my friend. -- 12:12PM, July 19, 2006.
UAE_PHOTOGRAPHER says: this guy is a homeless ? way to cute...he could pass for a CK model :D -- 12:35PM, July 19, 2006.
Anderson Stevens says: great b&w click... adorable and expressive look in hios face... perfect! -- 12:41PM, July 19, 2006.
~BranchDesign says: if I was in San Fran I would stop by! -- 12:48PM, July 19, 2006.
wakalani says: wicked cool! -- 01:09PM, July 19, 2006.
Daniela Batista says: Wonderful -- 01:26PM, July 19, 2006.
I Shutter says: Wonderful, as usual... My favs are filling up with your work! -- 01:54PM, July 19, 2006.
sakura love says: very wonderful -- 02:18PM, July 19, 2006.
BrendaVenus says: Great portrait. It reminds me of Dorothea Lange's work at the time of depression. Too bad I'm not in San Francisco, would love to come by... -- 02:37PM, July 19, 2006.
k.a.r.e.n says: yea good luckw iht the show, put up pictures of ur show here too... -- 02:43PM, July 19, 2006.
SandraDavis says: stopped by your show. It's amazing! Good work! -- 03:02PM, July 19, 2006.
J_B - Johnny B says: Good idea Karen... Add your pics online of the show. -- 03:48PM, July 19, 2006.
TjF Photography says: Stunning as usual! -- 03:48PM, July 19, 2006.
jenandben2004 says: incredible portrait - such deep eyes! Great capture! -- 04:01PM, July 19, 2006.
GrandmaSondra says: he could be from any generation from the 1920's untill 2050. His face is ageless. His expectations are looking ahead. Good one. Good luck on your pieces. -- 05:12PM, July 19, 2006.
sacrifice_87 says: great shot, i like the composition, and also this black and white effect on this situation. -- 06:03PM, July 19, 2006.
RebeccaHerem says: One day and already 1,237 views. I think that speaks for itself :-) -- 07:45PM, July 19, 2006.
viewerblur says: Fantastic image. This is the kind of shot that speaks to the power of photography. -- 08:05PM, July 19, 2006.
* Ahmad Kavousian * says: Excellent as always -- 08:32PM, July 19, 2006.
Fabio Sabatini says: this is marvelous. hope to be able to take photos like this one day! -- 10:01PM, July 19, 2006.
Lemon DEB says: A great picture i really feel it... -- 06:46AM, July 20, 2006.
(sand) says: these pictures of homeless people are amazing. i'll find the time to see (and read) every single photo.... would you like to join the "diane arbus" group, and add some of them to it? if you want: www.flickr.com/groups/arbus (many thanks) -- 09:07AM, July 20, 2006.
Synaptin says: The portrait is transmitting the atmosphere of the homeless life very well I think. At least it reminds me of those homeless people I see with my eyes almost every day. P.S. Stoneth, thank you for answer. Your feeling of the right moment to push the shutter button is really worth of admiration:) -- 09:59AM, July 20, 2006.
catt231 says: This Pic makes this guy look hot! Could have been an actor in an old B&W film! lovely -- 11:04AM, July 20, 2006.
lawatha says: Congratulations! This image is currently one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 19 July 2006. (It is on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition! -- 01:59PM, July 20, 2006.
auntiebs says: Congratulations on the shows. Wish I could see them. -- 03:58PM, July 20, 2006.
oaxoax says: Great work on the whole series -- and congratulations on the show. -- 04:04PM, July 20, 2006.
Lette Moloney says: Top stuff! This would make a great addition to This Month group. please consider joining, read the rules, make friends, have fun :) -- 06:48PM, July 20, 2006.
peterdgross says: amazing. -- 07:37PM, July 20, 2006.
auwa says: his eyes are wonderful! another great portrait! good luck with your show!! -- 09:39PM, July 20, 2006.
sketchySteven says: Congrats on the flickr blog shoutout. Good luck with your show. -- 09:57PM, July 20, 2006.
etylee says: Great portraits in the entire series. -- 01:49AM, July 21, 2006.
sMacshot-on semi hiatus says: Congrats on the show, Stoneth! This young man is so handsome, yet the little cuts, and the runny nose, and for me, something about the pose of his hand all add up to a little boy quality...it's in there somewhere....probably, I imagine, because it never had the chance to 'finish' in a natural way. It was forced, most likely, into an early retirement. -- 03:55AM, July 21, 2006.
decembre says: ♥ Thank you too for your post in "Portrait★Faces" -- 10:01AM, July 21, 2006.
mmbooklover says: Your photo images are so haunting... I have a friend who is a Vietnam veteran. He was lost and homeless for quite some time-- compounded by amnesia caused by Agent Orange. You do the world a great service by letting us look into the eyes of these fellow human beings. What is the saying... "There but for the grace of God go I." I am not a religious person, but this is the phrase that permeates my being when I examine the faces of your people. Thank you. seriously -- 04:02AM, July 22, 2006.
NickOwenPhotography.co.uk says: a great picture -- 12:00PM, July 22, 2006.
SkyShaper says: A very striking photo..............Great talent on your part -- 05:20PM, July 22, 2006.
bliorg says: One of your better ones. -- 06:41PM, July 22, 2006.
Pelayo Arbués says: keep your good work mate! -- 12:04PM, July 23, 2006.
algarvenicky says: another great shot. Hope the expo goes well wish I could stop by and see it, bit too far though!!! good luck anyway -- 08:49PM, July 24, 2006.
VoИ° says: Wonderful shot..and stunning eyes! -- 09:36PM, July 24, 2006.
laSilvi says: Congratulations for the exhibition. I wish I could attend :) Did you invite any of your models? Something I have thought many times: you and merkley??? together, make a stunning description of SF's life, such a strong contrasting and complementary portrait of San Francisco. Have you seen his work? -- 02:02PM, July 25, 2006.
stoneth says: Thanks!!! :)) Ro Halfhide: the reason's important (ie communicating what daws you) laSilvi: merkley???'s awesome; yes quite the contrast, eh? :) -- 02:29PM, July 25, 2006.
DeeperSea says: Stark, gritty, intense. An amazing portrait. -- 03:56AM, July 26, 2006.
yaxchibonam says: A Big FaveA Big Fave Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave -- 05:04PM, August 18, 2006.
akaiam says: I AM stunned!!! If you can portray celebrities with as much elan as you display in this and other portraits, you could make serious cash. PS: wish I could attend your show! -- 02:37AM, September 03, 2006.
the hesitations and digressions says: and the lighting? is it just the bright SF sun? do you try to go out at a certain time of day or...? -- 05:27AM, September 05, 2006.
Fayyaz Ahmed says: amazng shot! love the tones and pose.. -- 12:47PM, November 23, 2006.
Azli Jamil Photography says: Hmmm... -- 11:16AM, February 20, 2007.
MeekoMommy says: I wish I could put this on all your photos, but the eyes in every picture are just sooooo soulful and longing and wise and beautiful. You really bring it out in your subjects. You must really have the touch for them to open up to you. People don't open up anymore.... -- 11:40PM, March 15, 2007.
michaelannb says: Thank you for these perfect images -- 01:15AM, February 15, 2008.
tarynthesky says: ya just wanna clean him up and take him home! -- 03:47AM, May 25, 2008.
those hidden eyes says: muddguts.com ......watch a documentary on him here. -- 08:47PM, March 14, 2009.
☂Givafuck☂ says: the homie in the TL! -- 03:10PM, April 07, 2009.
Photo--Graphy says: Great composition ;-) View my photos at bighugelabs.com -- 07:18PM, June 07, 2011.