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the only thing she liked

homeless man, san francisco, january 2007

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it's a warm evening sun. rusty orange and yellow. and it fits him.

he's been at the recycling plant. been paid. his name is stephen. he's from new york.

he wanders. pushing his cart. walking in the road. he adjusts his pants. he stretches.

he doesn't trust me and i can't help hovering. i can't anticipate so i just walk up. "can i take your picture?"

"no!"

he's firm in that.

"that's cool; thanks!" i say and head off.

"hold up!" he stops me. asks, what do you want with my picture?

i tell him i'm a photographer and such and that i really just liked his eyes.

"my girlfriend said that's all she liked about me!" he says.

we laugh.

73 Flickr comments:

decembre says:

★ Thank you too for your post in
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...posted 9/14/2009 7:46:54 AM

tokidoki_i says:

He must of been very handsome as a younger man

...posted 5/5/2009 1:12:13 AM

TheGreatContini says:

great impact, powerful shot

...posted 2/18/2008 7:24:09 PM

ze_unnamed_feeling says:

Have anice eyes

...posted 10/7/2007 5:42:42 PM

an-angel says:

all these faces are great ....you need to see the photo exhibition of Richard Avedon - you will love it !

...posted 5/3/2007 9:53:36 PM

Aaron Ziltener says:

Astonishing image... your subjects are compelling and your portrait technique is absolutely superb! Nice job!

...posted 4/1/2007 4:01:20 AM

Mesno* says:

As usual , a masterpiece =) !! .. Well-done

...posted 3/11/2007 11:54:05 AM

nascity says:

Yes ! There is so much to be said about his eyes...

Great portrait...

...posted 3/8/2007 6:49:32 AM

It was only me. says:

I'm sure he was firm with that "no!"

...posted 2/16/2007 4:27:01 AM

muskva says:

Visiting your stream is always soul purifying.
Thank you so much. For being.

...posted 2/12/2007 6:26:50 PM

mayraacosta says:

estoy enamorada de tus fotos!!

...posted 2/6/2007 3:44:04 AM

sMacshot says:

Gosh that just made me smile, despite his sad state, being homeless. And yes, there is something about his eyes.

...posted 2/3/2007 6:12:17 AM

d_wooden says:

The DOF makes the difference on this shot. I hadn't noticed it before but after studying it for a few minutes I realized how my eyes were drawn to the middle of the shot by more that just the subject. Neat style............

...posted 2/2/2007 2:19:35 AM

méndez says:

Absolutely Gorgeus portrait!!
Congrats

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

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...posted 1/28/2007 4:50:59 AM

gena maria says:

(gallery & instructions)

excellent and bold

...posted 1/26/2007 4:33:46 AM

jkairvar says:

excellent portraiture has captured the character of the man with nice lighting efect

...posted 1/24/2007 4:00:48 AM

say.wikki says:

You are so good -- and I must say so brave to have the nerve to even ask. You really get some good shots too!

...posted 1/23/2007 10:54:24 PM

byGin says:

Impressive street pictures. Thank you so much for the story. I admire your remarquable way of approaching people and making them even proud to have their picture taken, even when it is to capture homelessness and poverty.

...posted 1/23/2007 5:59:24 PM

Charles Machado says:

!!!!!!!!!!!

...posted 1/19/2007 3:24:10 PM

SkyShaper says:

you rock this world

...posted 1/19/2007 8:25:32 AM

Federico Erra says:

oh my god!!
amazing!!!

...posted 1/17/2007 7:56:05 PM

bzmch says:

Powerful portrait!

...posted 1/15/2007 9:49:06 AM

TobiTobi ( now www.ipernity.com/home/tobitobi) says:

and you are right, great eyes! wonderful story.

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...posted 1/15/2007 9:48:22 AM

*Ann Gordon says:

Beautiful eyes, indeed!

...posted 1/13/2007 6:45:52 PM

J_B - Johnny B says:

Total package on this one T. Great dialouge and photo.

...posted 1/13/2007 3:45:30 PM

mag.m says:

His eyes are incredible indeed! Drilling through!

...posted 1/12/2007 11:14:41 PM

`Vorfas says:

beautiful photo

...posted 1/12/2007 8:02:25 PM

Heather / momzilla_ca says:

You always expose them so well inside out. Love it as always.

...posted 1/12/2007 5:28:12 PM

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Rick says:

Cool shot!

...posted 1/12/2007 8:17:11 AM

HannelieC says:

You are brilliant at showing people's souls in pictures.

...posted 1/12/2007 3:11:35 AM

laSilvi says:

As always, your words are the perfect complement to the image. Good year to you.

...posted 1/12/2007 12:38:53 AM

Ruel Tafalla says:

a very strong portrait.

...posted 1/11/2007 11:00:53 PM

tommy martin says:

Yet another fantastic portrait. I love the stories that go with your work...

...posted 1/11/2007 8:48:09 PM

dr_mike says:

as usual, a masterpiece.

...posted 1/11/2007 8:05:04 PM

patisfaction ~ censored says:

gr8
windows 2 the soul
the best thing of man
;)

...posted 1/11/2007 6:12:22 PM

song* says:

I'll make it short... WOW!

...posted 1/11/2007 12:22:28 PM

carf says:

Creating good relationships with your subject is half the art.
You know that and we see that!

...posted 1/11/2007 1:31:32 AM

PDXcreative says:

Your photostream is my current inspiration.

...posted 1/11/2007 12:51:45 AM

jeridaking says:

The dof is impeccable....and like you....its the eyes that caught me....

...posted 1/11/2007 12:15:15 AM

simply lory says:

Great portrait. Very expressive.

...posted 1/10/2007 10:51:12 PM

somnium! says:

pretty neat narrative

...posted 1/10/2007 8:04:33 PM

vizeer says:

Excellent, stoneth.

...posted 1/10/2007 7:11:56 PM

Kenny and Steve says:

You've captured such history on this man's face...

...posted 1/10/2007 6:54:49 PM

mac218 says:

...even his face is calloused.

Revealing the world in which we live, one face at a time.

...posted 1/10/2007 6:09:46 PM

.windowshopper. says:

Huge respects!
Just brilliant works.. my apologies to have missed the previous works.. just amazing as always.

see you
Sid

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...posted 1/10/2007 4:48:24 PM

the mighty jimbo says:

brilliant as usual.

...posted 1/10/2007 3:50:38 PM

* Ahmad Kavousian * says:

Another strong portrait, another bitter story of street

...posted 1/10/2007 3:48:42 PM

ed's point of view says:

cool story of how you got the photo. great photo, as usual.

...posted 1/10/2007 3:26:21 PM

luckygirllefty says:

another...to love.

...posted 1/10/2007 3:00:37 PM

{wyethhouse} says:

How do you capture so well these windows to the soul? Nice portrait, but isn't it interesting how the story makes the image powerful.

...posted 1/10/2007 2:35:48 PM

~BranchDesign says:

I absolutely love that you can do this. You do it so well. Taking beautiful photos of complete strangers fits you perfectly. You must have a very trusting way about you.

I wish I could see your exhibits.

...posted 1/10/2007 2:20:04 PM

dou_ble_you says:

that's the shortest novel I ever read.. excellent portrait, as always..

...posted 1/10/2007 1:43:23 PM

mv4 says:

excellent work, as always

...posted 1/10/2007 1:42:37 PM

craigbier says:

eyes
the window the soul of the subject

well done once again

...posted 1/10/2007 1:06:27 PM

AdamBaronPhoto says:

Wonderful.

...posted 1/10/2007 12:25:17 PM

Vickykc says:

His eyes are amazing. They shine out with something wonderful I can't put into words.

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...posted 1/10/2007 12:13:12 PM

TjF Photography says:

Stunning! Love the detail in your images...got to love them 50mm lenses

...posted 1/10/2007 12:08:43 PM

dolcedo says:

it´s always amazing for me, how you show us the "beauty" of this "lost" people - it is remarkable for me and i honour your work.

...posted 1/10/2007 12:02:29 PM

Dodi Dudás says:

Impressive!

...posted 1/10/2007 11:51:51 AM

exhibitj says:

Love the story. Excellent portrait!

...posted 1/10/2007 11:33:29 AM

Gui_C says:

Stunning portrait!! Man..the details are so so so amazing!!!!
Very powerful!

...posted 1/10/2007 11:22:42 AM

eastendimages says:

the first thing i see in his eyes is pride

...posted 1/10/2007 10:56:42 AM

Carmelo Aquilina says:

a great portrait - I know I'm repeating other comments btu it's true !
I found this photo in 1-2-3

...posted 1/10/2007 10:48:25 AM

azli jamil - have mysterious illness :-( says:

Beautiful eyes alright!!

...posted 1/10/2007 10:37:45 AM

Devesh Uba says:

Great details . Powerful portrait .

...posted 1/10/2007 10:27:49 AM

pîetbe says:

you and this girlfriend are totally right!

...posted 1/10/2007 10:08:53 AM

s a i n t says:

Great dialogue and yes a great portrait again too...

...posted 1/10/2007 9:41:46 AM

guzzie says:

Good!!

...posted 1/10/2007 9:36:49 AM

Ice_photo says:

WOW!You are captured a originale expression!The Black&white it's fantastic!

...posted 1/10/2007 9:32:09 AM

myfear says:

Wonderfull portrait! Amazing!

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margabr says:

Great portrait! You are captured a look very nice! Excellent b&w!

...posted 1/10/2007 9:24:58 AM

A Glimpse of the World says:

Gorgeous and sensitive work.

...posted 1/10/2007 9:21:24 AM

Slimeface says:

A beautiful man!

...posted 1/10/2007 9:18:58 AM