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cowboy

old rodeo man looking for housing, san francisco, november 2006

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archie from texas standing on the sidewalk near the tenderloin. he's just made it here from texas. asked for a photo, says "i don't mind."

archie is an old cowboy. says he used to ride rodeo in sf. says he still has a son in san francisco and points across the way.

archie's face tells stories. he bends slightly and walks slowly. he has aged.

as i approach he is about to cross the street. a heavyset transgender woman stands in front, says something over her shoulder and crosses the street.

a few minutes later she returns. she is his son. she takes his hand, pointing to a place where he can apply for housing. he follows.

(11/22/06)

92 Flickr comments:

JAWS an illusion says:

Hi Friend,
Very Nice Shot.
I'm an admin for a group called People - Life of the time., and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Hearty welcome to join our group.

...posted 11/27/2009 2:56:19 AM

Helena Brunnerova says:

Your photos are amazing and very emotional. Thank you for sharing them with us.

...posted 10/14/2009 7:46:32 PM

Mustang. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called black & white collection, anything, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 9/30/2009 5:14:20 AM

thebulletwithin says:

Eyes tell everything.

...posted 6/12/2009 1:39:00 AM

chrisridg says:

gnar...

...posted 7/23/2008 2:29:57 AM

pottlukk says:

He looks like Shemp.

...posted 6/8/2008 2:03:20 PM

GiGi LaChapelle el Spanky con Carne says:

I have drank with him at the nitecap (bar in tenderloin) before. We talked about guild guitars and johnny cash.

...posted 5/27/2008 11:15:52 PM

Wolfhuntress2002 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called color free photos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

YOUR PHOTO DESERVES THIS....
~[black and white]~ Group!

and

...posted 5/22/2008 5:26:15 AM

Wolfhuntress2002 says:

Your Photo is Beautiful!

PeoplePhotos

This photo has been selected for
All About People Award

Please add this image to
All About People – Post 1 Award 2
And tag the photo with " All About People "

WOW! Did you capture the life of this man in his face.....I love this picture!

...posted 5/19/2008 3:24:22 AM

westhillsgarage says:

his eyes say it all and really make the photo :)

...posted 5/10/2008 6:15:18 PM

billpusztai says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fine Art Male Portraits, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 5/2/2008 12:16:02 PM

loverfacedotta says:

Hey, Your stuff is amazing! I'm in high school and i'm working on my visual arts portfolio for my college application. I'm working on a concentration set of cowboys. I would really love your permision to include a sketch of your picture. If you could email me at dotta@live.com to let me know if that would be ok, i would really appreciate it! Thanks for your time!

...posted 3/30/2008 7:54:41 PM

Bissingerbooks says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Old Men- Wisdom and Laughter, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

...posted 12/28/2007 10:13:16 PM

compulsive behaviour says:

Pictures with soul

...posted 11/25/2007 4:26:16 PM

rdmsf says:

She is his son...I love this town. Such a great capture. thanks

...posted 11/3/2007 5:37:51 PM

un~touchαble; says:

I loved this picture. It seems too sad.
His eyes tell everything.

...posted 10/16/2007 5:41:14 PM

.tyler. - Claudio Martella says:

this must be the 100th time i pass here. this is THE portrait.

...posted 8/20/2007 9:35:24 PM

buckaroo kid says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cowboy Outfits, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

...posted 6/19/2007 6:17:48 PM

FamilyHistory says:

Just picking up on Allan Frost's comment (10 before this), and what many others are saying: The excellence of these shots is created by the combination of the portrait photograph and the poignant and humanizing narrative.

The narratives are poetry!

For my prelocutors, I put george and Archie side by side... so you can check it out for yourselves!

...posted 6/15/2007 1:52:08 PM

DenaKel says:

He does look like an old George Bush. He has his eyes.

...posted 6/7/2007 11:31:43 PM

kagomejewel says:

he kinda looks like a different version of George Bush. awesome photo.

...posted 5/1/2007 11:30:41 AM

ab_design says:

Simply awesome... Definitely one of the best portraits i've ever seen...

...posted 4/12/2007 7:38:29 PM

Radonich Aleksandra says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 1 on 1 Old (You must comment on the photo just before yours!), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

...posted 3/29/2007 7:21:30 PM

burnt-fingernails says:

amazing!

...posted 3/26/2007 2:16:29 AM

**Davide** says:

Your portraits are incredibly beautiful, Compliments!

...posted 3/18/2007 8:05:16 PM

ChatOmbre says:

The part in his story about his son made me smile...

...posted 3/18/2007 11:51:54 AM

Old Jingleballicks says:

Interesting photo!

You are invited to post this picture in the Steinbeck Country flickr group.

...posted 3/14/2007 10:42:12 PM

.tyler. - Claudio Martella says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black and White Portraits (Trophied only), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

...posted 3/5/2007 1:25:27 PM

Allen81 says:

I picked this photo at random to comment on. They are all so moving, sad and beautiful. There is something in the faces and especially the eyes that they all have in common. Thanks also for sharing a little of who they are. That really adds to their Humaness. This is a great body of work

...posted 3/2/2007 1:11:41 PM

Lightsurgery says:

May favourite - probably because of the eyes set against the rough texture of the skin - a brilliant shot. One of many in this great set.

...posted 3/1/2007 10:53:03 PM

KerryHalasz (PhotoGirl58) says:

this is one amazing portrait. it could be recent or in the past, local or distant. leaves us with questions (if we hadn't read the descrip.) I like that in a photo.

...posted 2/6/2007 10:57:41 PM

luckygirllefty says:

I see George Bush....

...posted 1/22/2007 8:53:16 PM

pseudonimo51 / roberto russo says:

moltissimo bella

...posted 1/18/2007 9:16:53 PM

TheAirstreamGuy says:

This is in my top 5 favorite photos on flickr!

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

...posted 1/18/2007 6:00:49 PM

blue skys photography says:

great shot of leather face

...posted 1/15/2007 12:51:13 AM

Ariel.. says:

Yeah he looks like George Bush
Very nice portrait!

...posted 1/5/2007 3:00:31 AM

The Voice of Eye says:

Holy shit... that's George!!!

...posted 1/3/2007 12:24:51 AM

TheAirstreamGuy says:

I LOVE YOUR WORK!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. The emotion in your street shots are very humbling.

...posted 12/22/2006 10:21:39 PM

persnicketydame says:

Totally looks like a weathered GW. Excellent work, as usual. :)

...posted 12/20/2006 6:33:46 PM

JS.Bëd says:

Looks like Georges Bush (a redneck). Excellent pic!

...posted 12/18/2006 6:09:40 PM

Bill Jones Jr says:

I'm one of those people who fave your shots without commenting. The reason is simple... I have no words for your talent. The ability to "see" is astounding.

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)

...posted 12/17/2006 4:31:10 PM

Hawkeye39 says:

Publish these please!

...posted 12/14/2006 2:25:06 AM

Shadow and the Soul says:

Your photos are amazing.

...posted 12/13/2006 6:49:32 PM

dlemieux says:

i will never forget that face...stunning work

...posted 12/12/2006 3:37:39 AM

izahorsky says:

I love the work that you are doing. You should totally publish a book about those stories and pictures.

...posted 12/6/2006 11:56:52 PM

paladinsf says:

wow what a powerful body of work,, a look in to the human soul. thank you for seeing and sharing all the best bob

...posted 12/6/2006 10:54:04 PM

toneirenlund says:

beautiful wrinkles. thanks for seeing those people.

...posted 12/5/2006 6:42:42 PM

catzinahat says:

another absolutely amazing portrait! you are a master...

...posted 12/5/2006 5:55:38 AM

Harpersbizarre says:

True grit.
Very unique. This one is really special!

...posted 12/2/2006 8:06:28 PM

Nik Romero says:

Amazing Stuff!!! This is exactly the type of emotion that I look for and admire about photography! This is what drives me to use photography as my medium! Thank you for all of the amazing shots and stories that you supply with them. If you'd ever like or would think about taking on an assistant to teach your amazing ways, please contact me! I'd give alot to learn from someone like you.

...posted 11/30/2006 3:24:52 AM

natosalt says:

HOLA, saludos desde iquique Chile.

www.flickr.com/photos/natosalt/284411017/

www.flickr.com/photos/natosalt/279177320/

...posted 11/28/2006 5:23:05 AM

niklens says:

wonderful portrait.....!!!!!!

...posted 11/26/2006 8:48:24 PM

Museum of Dirt says:

Wow.
The diversity of this world is amazing.

...posted 11/26/2006 10:11:52 AM

n.kiefer says:

u have a wonderful portfolio!

This shot is great..

do you have any books??

...posted 11/25/2006 2:52:05 AM

azli jamil - selamat hari raya aidilfitri :-) says:

He has seen life and it seems to be a sad one...
Is life meant to be sad?

...posted 11/24/2006 2:56:01 AM

KewlGrrl says:

His face has such character.....thanks for sharing his story......excellent portrait.....k :)

...posted 11/23/2006 10:58:10 PM

carf says:

Wow! I've got a guy in my archives that looks just like he could be the brother of this guy, and he has his horse with him.
I must get round to posting it some day.
Wonderful shot!

...posted 11/23/2006 10:48:15 PM

Andpromarkアペ says:

Powerful as ever!

...posted 11/23/2006 8:55:07 PM

chris spira says:

incredible picture with an incredible story. yes, thank you for your pictures!

...posted 11/23/2006 6:50:52 PM

Gnarls Monkey says:

You're a genius! I really love your work! This one is one of my faves. Your story touches me and this picture is absolutely brilliant but deeply tragic as well. Each crinkle tells a story of his life. Great social documentary.
Oh, THX for your comment! And thank you for contacting me. Otherwise I would have missed your excellent photos!

...posted 11/23/2006 5:05:02 PM

Mario.com says:

seems like the typical men whos work in a gas station

...posted 11/23/2006 4:57:42 PM

Fayyaz Ahmed says:

i'm spellbound!

...posted 11/23/2006 12:56:44 PM

cashhold says:

Thank you for your pictures.

...posted 11/23/2006 3:17:56 AM

exhibitj says:

the details on his face is impeccable. How did you meter off this shot?

...posted 11/23/2006 2:44:28 AM

Joy is a Joy says:

wow.

...posted 11/23/2006 1:30:36 AM

kitty b wonderful says:

these are great pictures but the stories really make them!

...posted 11/23/2006 12:30:22 AM

TorontoStreet says:

All of the above.... and thanks for the story.... it really adds to the portrait.

...posted 11/22/2006 11:59:49 PM

btezra says:

~stellar crop/in-camera comp, tight and soooo good~

...posted 11/22/2006 11:59:43 PM

Paul Presnail says:

and you know he earned every one of those lines. truly exceptional.

...posted 11/22/2006 11:47:41 PM

Monic@ says:

Great portrait. 1000 wrinkles one for every experience in life.... Thanks for sharing his story with us.

...posted 11/22/2006 11:34:46 PM

salamandrina says:

great

...posted 11/22/2006 10:55:52 PM

ollee says:

amazing shot

...posted 11/22/2006 10:25:22 PM

Woodsta says:

nice

...posted 11/22/2006 10:07:34 PM

Mike Cohn says:

Nice portrait. Great character lines in his face.
(1-2-3)

...posted 11/22/2006 9:55:22 PM

tshane says:

Once again...

...posted 11/22/2006 9:55:15 PM

nathalie booth says:

powerful story, beautiful portrait

...posted 11/22/2006 9:47:34 PM

Federico Erra says:

meraviglioso!

...posted 11/22/2006 9:44:33 PM

Kenny and Steve says:

Wow...

...posted 11/22/2006 9:42:18 PM

Levan Kakabadze (tabu) says:

great!

...posted 11/22/2006 9:41:34 PM

diego_osullivan says:

WOW amazing photo man!

...posted 11/22/2006 9:26:10 PM

lewishamdreamer says:

Now that is one amazing face. Sensational portrait.

...posted 11/22/2006 9:24:33 PM

* Ahmad Kavousian * says:

A wonderful portrait and story

...posted 11/22/2006 9:07:39 PM

mag.m says:

his whole life seems to be written in his face, in every wrinkle and in the look of his eyes.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:43:35 PM

roselover says:

there's a lot of living in his face - great portrait
1-2-3

...posted 11/22/2006 8:43:33 PM

modowd says:

Your portraits are absolutely fantastic, and I admire you for taking the time to hear their stories.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:36:27 PM

gregpphoto says:

crazy detail and emotion. I love the fact that you get to know the people you photograph instead of just snapping pictures.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:28:26 PM

Mylens* says:

Yes, probably the story you've told us is written in his face.
Great street portrait.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:28:11 PM

ggiggs says:

i love reading the storys that go along with the photo.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:27:52 PM

WeMeantDemocracy says:

You have a way of capturing my city that I truly admire.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:23:35 PM

barvault says:

This is pretty amazing to see this the day before we all stuff ourselves with food and goods! You do fascinating work---and it need to be seen often by many people...

...posted 11/22/2006 8:22:37 PM

noahg. says:

Spectacular... Really amazing.

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...posted 11/22/2006 8:19:27 PM

ronWLS says:

Very moving portrait. Another powerful image Tom. Thanks as always for sharing.

...posted 11/22/2006 8:13:49 PM