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old man in soma with haloed eyes, san francisco, april 2006

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old man sitting on step. his name is buford. he lives in a low income hotel. when asked if this is the case, he says "no, i live in a whore house!" i take this for sarcasm.

as i initially pass, he is slouched on some steps looking all curmudgeonly and gazing at his feet or knees. i only catch a glimpse of his eyes looking back.

"why do you want to take my picture" he asks when i double back.

"i like your eyes"

looking down and away quickly: "what color are they?"

"they have halos of blue and grey."

"well ok then. take your picture."

as i leave: "if that's what you like; don't ever stop."

65 Flickr comments:

ericarhiannon says:

I wonder what he liked...:(

...posted 2/23/2009 5:16:11 AM

fordesman says:

lovely shot, even better that it has a story

...posted 1/11/2009 8:06:28 PM

augustineromero1 says:

This guy reminds me of Bills father in the movie Kill Bill 2.
Other than that, he seems like a very genuine person. He is a guy I would'nt mind having a beer with.

...posted 7/31/2008 5:21:51 AM

Madeline Irene says:

an amazing picture, amazing.

...posted 6/7/2008 2:15:51 PM

Desert Borzoi says:

this is an awesome picture, I'd really like to see the color version of it.

...posted 5/28/2008 7:29:54 AM

MickiP65 says:

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

...posted 7/15/2007 3:44:17 AM

Chris_Howard says:

why does it seem that when you live on the street

you know so much more

it seems you learn so much

i LOVE what your doing with these stories and people!!

absolutley amazing

ive read every one of these

...posted 4/27/2007 2:34:33 AM

Mizz Shylo says:

Very nice portrait!

...posted 1/26/2007 5:14:54 PM

yaxchibonam says:

Please consider adding this photo to our new group:

www.flickr.com/groups/gusto/

...posted 9/28/2006 7:27:22 AM

Dósa Andrei says:

Your picture has an interesting story.

...posted 8/31/2006 4:31:21 AM

spaceman.spiff says:

unbelievable shot. well, your portraits mostly are unbelievably vivid.

...posted 8/8/2006 6:13:20 PM

Francisco Nogueira says:

impressive work! i'm astonished!

...posted 7/21/2006 10:59:22 PM

aksha says:

inspiring story. love the way you approached him.

...posted 7/21/2006 7:59:53 AM

Mark Griffith says:

Wow, almost brings tears to my eyes reading the story and staring into his face.
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Seen on your photo stream. (?)

...posted 7/20/2006 7:51:03 PM

Fin_Photo says:

nice shot.......eyes is very good

...posted 5/14/2006 12:29:02 PM

d.K.m says:

Brilliant!

...posted 5/11/2006 7:27:23 PM

enjae says:

I'm just going to end up favoriting this entire series...

...posted 5/11/2006 12:56:30 AM

ribena_wrath says:

your pictures are incredible- im amazed i havent seeen you like all the time on every page! this one is my faveroute however- thos eyes are very deep

...posted 5/10/2006 12:13:33 PM

The Norwegian says:

why would anyone. ever. stop?

i like his take on life...

...posted 5/9/2006 10:44:41 PM

moonlighting says:

WOW!!! :O
His wonderfully expressive eyes... seems looking into your soul.... like all of your portraits...

...posted 5/5/2006 9:58:06 AM

great_sea says:

oh dear! what a striking photograph.

...posted 5/5/2006 4:15:42 AM

StanD70 says:

this is great. your stories always add a third dimension to already great photos.

...posted 5/3/2006 6:28:34 PM

Bailey_Blue_Photography says:

"if that's what you like; don't ever stop." thats how I feel about it too =)

...posted 5/3/2006 6:22:58 PM

Prairie Hobbit says:

Wondeful portrait!

...posted 5/3/2006 2:47:12 PM

various visual stuff says:

great story and another stunning capture

...posted 5/3/2006 9:06:54 AM

colby_H says:

amazing!!!

...posted 5/2/2006 8:33:47 PM

yaloisr says:

Great shot and story too. Those eyes are wonderful.

...posted 5/2/2006 4:04:14 AM

cindy47452 says:

Amazing portrait!

...posted 5/1/2006 10:12:23 PM

*lovey* says:

LOVELY story!!

...posted 5/1/2006 10:48:03 AM

doublecappuccino says:

Amazing. Powerful story.

...posted 5/1/2006 7:18:07 AM

esther (off) says:

nice portrait.

...posted 5/1/2006 12:25:05 AM

Donna *deestea* says:

This is just amazingly touching and another stunning portrait. I love the story. I'm sure he thought about you long after you were gone.

Amazing work!

...posted 4/30/2006 11:36:23 PM

Abo - Julien Robitaille says:

Beautiful !

I love your approach with people, it's nicely done with respect.

...posted 4/30/2006 10:24:33 PM

wasintimaj says:

Touching story, such a deep portrait.

...posted 4/30/2006 9:18:15 PM

pallamaio says:

these eyes have a really noble look...great shot, as usual!

...posted 4/30/2006 6:42:42 PM

kevinv says:

beautiful
*jealous*

...posted 4/30/2006 6:31:35 PM

arutha says:

This photo of yours just made it to flickr's "Explore" page! I saved a screenshot of it in case it disappears before you see it. :)

...posted 4/30/2006 5:28:34 PM

Matt Harwood says:

Another superb shot! Congratulations.

...posted 4/30/2006 5:07:14 PM

Jennifer Bell says:

Great Shot!

...posted 4/30/2006 4:12:41 PM

nathalie booth says:

Superb, I love it

...posted 4/30/2006 3:54:26 PM

i'm Jac says:

Amazing shot!
Love it!

...posted 4/30/2006 3:45:24 PM

* Ahmad Kavousian * says:

Magical eyes, I love it

...posted 4/30/2006 3:39:32 PM

exhibitj says:

Very moving story, Stoneth. Indeed, if that's what you like, don't ever stop!

...posted 4/30/2006 3:29:52 PM

JFGIN1 says:

Excellent detail and such a moving picture.

...posted 4/30/2006 3:12:44 PM

experiment-abstract-expressionism says:

a very inspiring portrait
Overwhelming!

...posted 4/30/2006 2:50:21 PM

jhary says:

Wonderful. Congrats on making Explore, 4/30/06.

...posted 4/30/2006 2:06:34 PM

original_ann says:

Your b&w's are amazing. I love the texture you get in every single whisker.
It's so touching... that even if some(most) of these folks don't let on, you've given them a good memory that breaks up the monotony of their everyday life -- Something they can look back and say yeah, remember that day? that guy wanted to take my picture, we talked about blablabla...

They probably won't verbalize it even to themselves, but they remember and revel in it - - that day, that moment, someone looked them straight in the eyes and talked to them and treated them with respect, asking them questions and really listening, like what they had to say truly mattered and was of value. And that small act of respect burns that event into their memory.

...posted 4/30/2006 2:02:45 PM

J_B - Johnny B says:

again, speechless...

...posted 4/30/2006 1:57:23 PM

arutha says:

Beautiful and strong portrait! The story is wonderful, too.

...posted 4/30/2006 1:26:25 PM

algarvenicky says:

Wonderful, be proud of this shot it speaks without words

...posted 4/30/2006 12:56:40 PM

Paradise Regained says:

Thanks, Stoneth, for another story - another call to be grateful for the bounty in our own lives...

...posted 4/30/2006 12:43:45 PM

Gosia Margosia says:

wonderful portrait. and the story. as always. touching.

...posted 4/30/2006 12:25:10 PM

jwaterfalls says:

I think the work you've been doing is wonderful, not just the great pictures, but because you are listening to people talk about their lives. It's so rare anyone gets listened to.

...posted 4/30/2006 12:14:26 PM

I Shutter says:

Another to add to favs... Just great.. I love your work!

...posted 4/30/2006 12:01:54 PM

Ruby, The says:

Yet another amazing shot. All these people have so much emotion in their faces, I don't think anyone else could capture that the way you do.

...posted 4/30/2006 11:45:43 AM

TjF Photography says:

what's that reflection in his eyes...Oh wait is that you?
Awesome shot!

...posted 4/30/2006 11:41:06 AM

Vít Hassan says:

He has a great charisma in his eyes...
Nice portrait!

...posted 4/30/2006 10:47:13 AM

Nils A. Petersen says:

Excellent portrait, what a character, I like the story.

3-2-1

...posted 4/30/2006 10:35:05 AM

simplprs says:

I would love to see the color picture also...
Thanks for the great post again.

...posted 4/30/2006 10:06:09 AM

AndroidParanoid says:

nice

...posted 4/30/2006 9:47:17 AM

JuanJ says:

Outstanding lighting & the eyes tell a story! Instant fav! (321)

...posted 4/30/2006 9:46:07 AM

ElseKramer says:

I really like the framing here, the light cap and jacket and then the dark brooding face, beautiful.

...posted 4/30/2006 9:37:26 AM

_Hans van de Vorst says:

There's some kind of halo around his head to. Impressive character.

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...posted 4/30/2006 9:04:48 AM

_miti_ says:

123 quality shot (again)

...posted 4/30/2006 8:45:04 AM

RedArt photographer says:

anothere wonderful portrait!

...posted 4/30/2006 8:41:04 AM