where from here
homeless boy
san francisco
march, 2006

homeless gil sitting on sidewalk checking out a girl standing nearby. just arrived in sf from a jersey "ghetto" a few hours earlier with his friend chris. they hitched and freight hopped from jersey. they didn't know anyone, but they're sitting on the sidewalk with some new friends.

J_B - Johnny B says: Man, that is an awesome shot -- 02:33AM, April 10, 2006.
btezra says: ~I like the candid, non-intrusive look and feel to this~ -- 02:38AM, April 10, 2006.
Sandi Marie says: Fantastic shot... as always! I really love your work! -- 02:40AM, April 10, 2006.
Suspicion says: Love the way the light falls and the angle on the face. -- 02:51AM, April 10, 2006.
fotoattack says: AMAZING ONCE AGAIN... my new Friend. Dana -- 02:55AM, April 10, 2006.
original_ann says: Beautiful. The skin tones glow! -- 03:04AM, April 10, 2006.
Domain Barnyard says: Beautiful blk/wht! Great face! -- 03:20AM, April 10, 2006.
BoazImages says: wonderful portrait!!! -- 03:23AM, April 10, 2006.
smata2 says: One very powerful image. -- 03:50AM, April 10, 2006.
doublecappuccino says: Great detail, whimsical expression. 3-2-1 -- 03:52AM, April 10, 2006.
dmcd says: I'd second btezra. It's almost a relieving portrait, compared to the direct address of your others, and not so obviously tweaked in PS. -- 04:06AM, April 10, 2006.
quebon2 says: Geez man, you´re on a roll. These street kid portraits are all amazingly well-done. -- 04:54AM, April 10, 2006.
cinnamon. says: very nice shot -- 05:53AM, April 10, 2006.
./Eli says: tender-bruised face. very gentle, telling light. most goodly -- 05:56AM, April 10, 2006.
Mykka says: Great portraits...all! -- 07:06AM, April 10, 2006.
masner says: Wonderful! -- 07:10AM, April 10, 2006.
CantikFotos says: Superb portrait. Excellent. -- 08:05AM, April 10, 2006.
★ mewot ★ says: excellent portrait! very detail! good choice of black and white! -- 09:48AM, April 10, 2006.
Riseheart says: very good shot...¡¡ i think if you cut from top... i mean centering only face (eyes on top) will be great... -- 12:12PM, April 10, 2006.
Nekominn says: I think I like this crop better although Riseheart suggestion might be more flattering for him. Current crop shows his hair which tells a little bit more of the story. Wonderful b/w processing, great picture. -- 12:40PM, April 10, 2006.
jasperroz says: Great portrait. Beautiful eyes. -- 01:10PM, April 10, 2006.
Yo maté a Ninion says: He looks so sweet... -- 01:25PM, April 10, 2006.
/// Gixxie says: Awesome portrait !! Just beautiful ... -- 01:49PM, April 10, 2006.
ro-rick-uhhh says: this is amazing. great portrait! (3-2-1) -- 02:44PM, April 10, 2006.
Memaxmarz says: the tones and the DOF are glorious, there is such a hopeful feel to this photo. -- 02:48PM, April 10, 2006.
exhibitj says: Excellent piece of B&W portrait. These standards of yours are something I aspire to. -- 03:50PM, April 10, 2006.
✪ Zuan says: Incredible portrait! -- 03:57PM, April 10, 2006.
http://malierotico.com says: I love your portraits!!!! they are all wonderful!!! compliments... -- 04:08PM, April 10, 2006.
lafemmeritz says: lovely and great -- 07:14PM, April 10, 2006.
Maria Mår Johansen says: amazing portrait ..just awesome -- 11:32AM, April 11, 2006.
scraadi says: Wow - you continue to dazzle me with these incredible portraits! -- 10:32PM, April 11, 2006.
P.K. Fruen says: This is so rich and your lighting is fantastic. -- 12:11PM, April 12, 2006.
dreea says: incredible!... great detail, expression... congrats! -- 08:31PM, April 12, 2006.
iamkatia says: fantastic street portrait!! a friend pointed me here today knowing i'd be very interested to see your work. are you anywhere else on the web? stellar work! will spend a lot of time browsing through your photos today. you can see my online gallery here: iamkatia.deviantart.com/ thanks! :) katia. -- 02:58PM, April 13, 2006.
Anja! says: wow -- 02:54PM, April 15, 2006.
teenage jesus says: great work -- 01:29PM, April 18, 2006.
Blue Dragonfly Girl says: the lighting makes me feel like he's a film star in some classic movie from decades ago -- the glint in his eye, the faint smile -- beautiful face -- 08:05PM, May 03, 2006.
JesseBarker says: He looks like he is enjoying his adventure! great shot -- 05:00AM, May 04, 2006.
marcelo b says: I am too think that everyone have any kind of join in your photos. Great picture! -- 08:02PM, June 20, 2006.
warke_stephen says: Your photos have taught me so much thank you -- 05:43PM, June 29, 2006.
Tango Jack says: he is extremely handsome -- 05:41PM, October 09, 2006.
zatimel says: so perfect(: -- 04:50PM, October 28, 2006.
kris33311 says: beautiful light source. beautiful shot. -- 03:12PM, March 20, 2007.
Daniel A. Norman says: Special Invite to RAW Street Photography group -- 04:34AM, March 27, 2007.
billie_ru says: great great lighting and amazing skin textures!! i really like his expression -- 10:40AM, June 01, 2007.
Frank Scallo says: Wow. I strive to achieve this kind of excellence in photography. Bravo -- 02:29PM, June 04, 2007.
lilcrazyfuzzy says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The emotions of monochrome, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group, and we'd be delighted if you'd join us and contribute to this growing collection. Thanks! -- 10:36AM, August 19, 2007.
maninderbharya_is says: thats what they call smiling eye's -- 01:17PM, August 24, 2007.
mirrorballet says: excellent, especially with the black and white -- 09:05AM, September 26, 2007.
jenerade says: There is somthing about him. I don't know what it is. Could you please tell me the exact loaction of this boy? -- 11:48PM, October 18, 2007.
stoneth says: jenerade: i haven't seen him around sf since earlier this year, if that; he was around a lot before that and probably will be again :) -- 05:53AM, October 19, 2007.
JRGuinness says: Great shot. This picture would be a nice addition to the Vagrants group I am a part of. We would love to have you join up and add this one to our pool. Thanks, JRGuinness -- 11:48PM, November 21, 2007.
objowl says: Excellent shot. You are invited to display your image at ARTISTIC EXPRESSION (INVITED IMAGES ONLY). -- 12:10AM, November 26, 2007.
spirit.sybarite says: good choice for black and white...excellent shot -- 05:24PM, December 09, 2007.
jo.pensel says: All of your work is beautifull...thanks -- 11:39PM, January 02, 2008.
Mich'el says: A wonderful face picture ;) -- 03:26PM, February 16, 2008.
Novel Tea says: Your work is amazing, and I especially like this one. He's a friend of mine, and it captures his essence wonderfully. :) -- 11:50PM, May 28, 2008.
wip-hairport says: Hi, I'm an admin for a group called hairstyles for men, and we'd love to have this added to the group! -- 10:30PM, December 16, 2008.
cavale says: Hottie. -- 12:37AM, January 18, 2009.
SUSANPHOTOGRAPHY says: Fantastic portrait -- 04:19PM, March 26, 2009.
lysi_kills says: i know gil, he stayed at my house last summer :) -- 05:50AM, March 29, 2009.
srewk says: i know chris and gil real nice kids i hung out with them both at evergreen state collage tempe arizona and the san juans in washington state -- 06:05AM, July 23, 2009.
DeneneB says: He is gorgeous. Very awesome portrait! -- 02:02AM, February 10, 2010.
SUSANPHOTOGRAPHY says: I've added this great shot to my gallery.Hope you don't mind [http://www.flickr.com/photos/8237798@N04/galleries/72157623831735900/] -- 05:38AM, April 12, 2010.
garfield H says: You are invited please post your photo here Image and video hosting by TinyPic No rules only photos -- 04:04PM, April 17, 2010.
Jazperanza says: I've been mildly obsessed with this picture for about 8 months. I've used it for lots of sketching/ painting studies. He just has the most interesting face. BEATIFUL shot! Really, really excellent photography! :-) -- 09:20PM, February 01, 2012.