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homeless girl, san francisco, april 2006

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homeless leilana sitting against trash can on sidewalk. she had just been in a fight so her eyes are swollen. sleeps in the park, which she's done since coming to sf 8 years ago. she got here by hitching from east coast; doing "whatever" to make a buck along the way.

she has a few raw sores on her face mostly hidden by her hair. i've seen her around for a while now, usually sitting huddled somewhere staring at nothing. i worried she might have some mental / emotional problems from how she acted, but talking to her, she seems fine.

but she's clearly weary and has moments where the thoughts and memories going through her head seem to chill her thoroughly.

she says she's trying to take a vacation from fucking herself up.

(4/3/06)

192 Flickr comments:

JUST BE URSELF WITH ME. says:

you to beautiful to be alone like that come to california and i'll make you forever smile

...posted 5/15/2010 6:18:34 AM

Jackson H says:

your photography tutches me

...posted 9/14/2009 11:55:24 PM

zizwe says:

wow

...posted 4/10/2009 12:42:49 PM

CarpeDiem...PJ says:

intense portrait

...posted 1/21/2009 11:48:28 PM

FemmeAdicct says:

i loved she (L)

...posted 12/27/2008 10:14:30 AM

Pere Nadal says:

La vida rota y la cara sonriente! Impresionante.

...posted 12/5/2008 7:59:26 AM

anandajoy says:

I faved this ages ago and still can't stop coming back to it.

Why am I so drawn to this girl?

...posted 10/12/2008 12:57:34 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/suicidal_virgin/ says:

beautiful smile...

...posted 8/12/2008 11:55:43 PM

heck, j g says:

reminds me of a question i recently asked patch adams

how do you keep it from breaking your heart?

...posted 6/15/2008 3:09:31 AM

Aly hazzaa says:

beautiful smile and framing

...posted 6/7/2008 10:21:04 AM

`Nikko says:

so sad. Such a pretty girl, too. friggin' Reaganism

...posted 3/29/2008 8:59:13 AM

Colonel Killgore says:

Incredible portrait. Sad story.

...posted 1/30/2008 8:04:35 AM

bluewater334 says:

what a beautiful face with such a sad story.. amazing.. wouldnt have guessed this was a down and out girl..

...posted 1/21/2008 4:28:11 PM

cmrpaul says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Long Fingernails and Really White Teeth, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. Please join as well!

...posted 12/12/2007 9:28:40 PM

tOcino says:

quite awesome dude! so deep...

...posted 12/1/2007 11:19:49 PM

MasterMikel49/Notagain49 says:

Beautiful smile but her eyes are dead!

...posted 11/30/2007 12:54:22 AM

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...posted 11/19/2007 3:00:35 PM

fulanita says:

shes gorgeous .. sad

...posted 10/26/2007 3:37:49 AM

Ganesh Thapa says:

hi Stoneth ! You have done amazing job ! bravo !
among your "poverty my selection" I clicked this photo, just because of smile. most of other potrats are full with expressions, that can come only from very harsh and scarred life and result of our wealth, world wealth, political or social decisions and much more. and some of us start to fall deep (like people among your poverty section), no where to hold on. A vicious (one way) down spiral.

and yet they have life's beauty,simple and serene, which can be obvious for many people but needs eyes like yours (to see) and heart like your's (to listen and share) . Simply wonderful and noble job you are doing.

wish you (we) would be able to bring changes in their lives, in any ways!

...posted 10/4/2007 9:08:55 PM

Rafael Dorantes says:

What a Great work!!! I am sorry I can not express in English all that I think in Spanish. Excellent portraits!!! I wish one day I can do something similar. Great inspiration!!!

...posted 8/19/2007 2:52:31 PM

patch722002 says:

Seems to me your doing more than most of us if not all of us....Because of your pics and this site, these people become real to people like myself who in normal everyday life don't give a second thought to the less fortunate...You have a gift and are blessed to know what it is, most never really know...I consider myself to be a classic hard-ass as far as feeling that people are responsible for themselves and those they choose to take responsibility for, but i'm sitting here at work almost in tears for some reason i'm not even sure of...I don't know if that means anything to anyone or if anyone else understands that but, thank you

...posted 8/8/2007 10:47:50 AM

Mònica.dofa says:

...posted 7/28/2007 10:17:58 AM

frecklestars says:

I only see beauty. I hope she's doing well, in her definition of the word.

...posted 7/27/2007 10:09:14 PM

Thomas W.P. Slatin Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Old-School Photos [B&W and Sepia], and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

...posted 7/12/2007 1:43:57 AM

stoneth says:

abriwin: mostly it's an issue of me providing a mechanism for people to help. if you look at "being there", where i do this; clearly people are willing. let's see how far i can push a sort of grass roots person to person support network!!!

...posted 7/8/2007 1:51:38 AM

abriwin says:

It would be so easy to say things like 'what a pretty girl' 'isn't it sad that she's on the streets' what nice teeth, what sad eyes
but
she is a sad reflection of our modern world, it's highly likely she is suffering from some mental problem which is why she is on the road.

Maybe she can't connect with people, doesn't recognise herself, doesn't know how to deal with her own problems.
You said, she's trying not to hurt herself but the question is why does she hurt herself in the first place.

She is unlucky in that she clearly has no one to care for or about her.
You took her photograph and maybe chatted with her for a while and went on your way. Through your image she has appeared in hundreds of homes but how many of us would/could help her if we were there.

Mental illness affects many people, some have a loving, understanding and supportive family, unfortunately not all of us are equipped to help and so people like this end up on the streets, unable to help themselves and unable to be helped.

You took the photo, you no doubt keep getting feedback from folks...
beautiful, I love IT! (it!? this is a human being)
pretty girl,
nice image,
great texture,
she looks so happy,
someone even described this image as perfect, jeez!

and all the other superlatives that go with taking a great photo,
but
has taking this photo and all the others like it led you back to the folks who provided you with a great opportunity to shoot the sadness on the streets.

Did this girl move you enough to want to do something about her situation? Have you been back to find her, to see if she's still there or moved on/ if you did find her, would you know how to help her, have you thought about that.

Look at how many comments you have had on this image and others like it, pages; has anyone offered help?
or, is it
just a great photograph?

...posted 7/7/2007 8:45:29 AM

olirza says:

Pfff' elle est vraiment magnifique!

...posted 7/3/2007 12:14:56 PM

HalfCrazyGirl says:

Please, join Natural Beauty - Portraiture Group...
your picture is a perfect fit!

...posted 6/26/2007 3:12:29 PM

eterea says:

and she still has a big smile upon her face, i love it.

...posted 6/17/2007 5:40:50 PM

bexandrob says:

Great shot, so sad.

...posted 6/7/2007 6:49:01 PM

David E. Plourde says:

She's beautiful.

...posted 5/11/2007 9:36:03 PM

Lifeline.Designz says:

one of the most beautiful pictures i have ever seen ... naturally beautiful woman too ... its a shame

...posted 5/7/2007 12:27:20 PM

Diego Patagónico says:

I can't believe that a beautiful girl has become a homeless

...posted 5/2/2007 10:40:24 PM

jake.troop says:

I was homeless in Paris for a while and believe me I looked nowhere as good as she does.

...posted 4/10/2007 10:02:37 AM

Genjoe says:

what can i say ? perfect......

...posted 4/4/2007 8:22:09 PM

kris33311 says:

so wild b/c she looks so happy. living life moment by moment. she's such a great example of how shit shit can be, but you can still have someone make you truly smile and share that moment w/ that person.

...posted 3/20/2007 3:19:42 PM

souu says:

this picture is fantastic, i really love all of your work

...posted 3/13/2007 7:16:00 PM

Hinton Parsifal says:

I have spent many long minutes looking at your portraits. They have fantastic intensity and are truly gripping.

...posted 2/21/2007 10:54:48 PM

www.SyahrinAziz.com says:

your street photos reminds me on james nachtwey where he capture street photo of the young homeless kids in indonesia.. quite sad..

i love all your portraits

...posted 2/21/2007 1:26:23 AM

aleksandarlevi says:

Amazing photograph. But how do you add photograph like this to your favorites. Strange feeling.

...posted 2/19/2007 12:02:01 PM

sage.sphere says:

you are amazing photographer, i sincerely admire your work. thanks

...posted 2/4/2007 12:04:42 AM

xtlresearch says:

Your photos bring out the shining beauty still within these people. If only there was a way to help them. Like Oscar... is there a free medical clinic nearby? Looks like he is edemic and could use some help.

...posted 2/3/2007 9:07:12 PM

jimmiealan says:

With a mere flick of the button you make right for the eyes and into the soul with these great photographs and make it look so easy. I heard about about you and your work with the some of the street people from a photograher friend online. She mentioned this young girls smiling, captured image moment, and as others have mentioned, Leiana and her situation still haunt my friend. You, your camera and your subjects captured a lot of compassion to share with the rest of the world. These people and your shots are a work of Art and people need to see them. Great work and thanks for sharing your talent and their lives with us.

...posted 1/27/2007 11:45:34 PM

Sarah The Kettle says:

wow, she is beautiful

...posted 1/21/2007 5:16:00 PM

markmombarg says:

Absolutely great photo!

...posted 1/5/2007 1:35:29 AM

muskva says:

I have no clue what it means to be homless.
Im visiting your stream for a good while, trying to understand.
Everybody has a story, every story is a diffrent one.
I'd never been in a situation/ circumstances I couldn't handle.
I call myself strong. I used to think - being homless is this people choice.
Now I've change my mind.
Thanks to your pictures I got more respect for them.
Life is a misterious thing we are witnessing everyday...

...posted 12/17/2006 4:48:46 PM

basquiatrules says:

awesome photo.
Ok I just told someone on flickr that I had swapped them with Terry Richardson as my fave photographer right now. But now that I've seen your photos I have to say you're my fav photographer because they inspire me to get my paints out. I was taking a break from starting my male street hustler series after depicting people vomiting for the last couple of months. But now I'm gonna have to crack on - thanks for being my light of inspiration.

...posted 12/16/2006 1:56:11 AM

iessi says:

great portrait, this is amazing!

...posted 11/29/2006 9:28:51 PM

Jonnie Crappyweed R.I.P. Old Friend. says:

What a pretty girl. The eyes seem to jump out at you in your photos.

...posted 11/26/2006 8:39:53 PM

alientwilight21 says:

You capture a Soul in every photo i seen.It's crazy how happy homeless ppl look,when we have everything we need and they have only the clothes on there backs.

...posted 11/14/2006 4:22:20 AM

Eliza Beth says:

I've just found your portraits and they are absolutely superb - what more can I say!

...posted 11/13/2006 9:59:06 AM

Will Stephenson says:

This is great, along with all of your other photos. Im really glad to have found your photostream.

...posted 11/8/2006 6:06:36 AM

lipsanchez says:

Very moving, can't stop looking at the photograph. She looks like Gia, the model that died in the 80's from AIDS.

...posted 10/31/2006 2:42:11 AM

rivervta says:

Your images communicate alot. She is beautiful, but is she really any different from the others you photographed that are less beautiful, or any of us? Does that she is beautiful make her story more sad?

...posted 10/27/2006 5:09:12 PM

nrtimmons says:

We often forget to see the humanity of those who our society has not been kind to. This photograph teaches a valuable lesson.

...posted 10/4/2006 6:07:17 AM

Sekana Radovic says:

What a face. Great shot.

...posted 9/19/2006 10:03:47 PM

PhilWestcott says:

how do you get so close....you amaze me, i love your work and ambition!

...posted 9/19/2006 4:17:03 AM

Anita & Greg says:

Such raw beauty.

...posted 9/5/2006 5:31:32 PM

thebrandbuilder says:

Holy crap. This girl could model! Incredible photo.

...posted 9/5/2006 6:04:59 AM

WomanChild says:

Breaks my heart. You've captured her incredible beauty instead of her intense pain.

...posted 9/1/2006 10:10:41 PM

inka_catharina says:

your pics. are wonderful! :-)

...posted 8/30/2006 12:00:01 PM

BugsMonstaMasquerade says:

love her! love this portrait!

...posted 8/27/2006 9:19:18 PM

BBROCK80 says:

beautiful... I don’t know how to appreciate...

...posted 8/21/2006 4:02:49 PM

vedataktas74 says:

I am very impressed from the beauties of the photo and the girl. I would like to do something for the girl.

...posted 8/15/2006 11:19:30 AM

edensoul says:

SF is a beautiful city. i lived there close by a year before. and i didn't notice there were so many homeless especially this beautiful female. SO HARD to believes she is homeless!!! what is happening to the city there? where is the SF mayor?? what happened to her before? sounds like something damaged her soul and she was totally corrupted. where are all the helping hands??? you did a good job. perhaps ur homeless potraits and the sad stories might inspired by someone who can really help them out from those poverty life! i do have a suggestion for ya, send a complete copy of all htese and deliver it to the current SF mayor desk!!!!!

...posted 7/30/2006 6:57:48 PM

J David Allen says:

So many people say here that she is beautiful. What would really be beautiful is if 100 people would tell her to her face that she is beautiful. The comments here have given her validation and worth; shame it is only in cyber space. Maybe, at least, you can print the page and give it to her.

...posted 7/28/2006 1:04:01 AM

raineys says:

Amazed, entralled, saddened by all your images. Your work is important and says so much about our society...

...posted 7/26/2006 5:00:42 PM

GreyGooseMartini says:

Stoneth: I stumbled upon this photo set by chance. Now I am stuck here!
I stare at these images in awe and fear. They are so powerful, I am totally captivated!!

...posted 7/26/2006 2:28:34 PM

aksha says:

she's beautiful. and you amazed me by the way you took all these portraits. brilliant works!

...posted 7/21/2006 7:52:59 AM

capriana says:

the set is remarkable. what stunning stories.

...posted 7/13/2006 8:33:27 PM

zeltkaiserin says:

she also looks like a girl I knew in New Jersey in '99.

...posted 7/7/2006 6:48:59 AM

MacKey (the Mac) says:

Really great work, very sad stories.

...posted 6/26/2006 10:44:51 PM

*CélineM* says:

Your work is absolutely FABULOUS ! very great....

...posted 6/23/2006 5:29:49 AM

earthsound says:

looks a lot like someone I met who was passing through Birmingham, AL almost 7 years ago.

she was carrying a little sketchbook with some of the most creative expressions in it...

I picked her and a friend up that were looking to hitch a ride, gave them a place to sleep/shower/eat for the night and took them to the next place they wanted to go.

every so often I wonder where she's heading next...

...posted 6/10/2006 3:01:14 AM

. JoNiuX . says:

beautiful! nice work!

...posted 6/8/2006 4:26:51 AM

ReeeeN says:

Smile...Always brings you down.I missed this one, it`s beautiful!

...posted 6/7/2006 1:49:56 PM

dew_wipe says:

I wonder where she finds the strenght to smile like that. Its beautiful

...posted 6/6/2006 6:22:21 AM

Adge says:

Phenomenal captures...and these truly seem like captures. Within their eyes is a haunted thread. And within the photos can be seen the person they are, the choices that they've made and that've been made to them, and just how little separates "us" from "them". It's gripping, and frightening.

...posted 5/25/2006 12:27:21 AM

P.A says:

nice

...posted 5/23/2006 7:39:03 AM

vespa03 says:

Beautiful Photo

...posted 5/19/2006 5:36:52 AM

martellobrasile says:

ur flickr is wonderful.. all portrait are wonderful!!!! congratulation!!!

...posted 5/17/2006 8:20:03 PM

lil miss priss says:

incredible smile to have, in a what might be a world full of pain.

amazing portrait.

...posted 5/13/2006 2:41:23 PM

AArchibald says:

How tragic...but still os beautiful.
Your work is so real and inspiring

...posted 5/13/2006 12:12:44 PM

Trank Grappa says:

this is amazing
she is such a beauty
she could be
a beauty queen
without problems
karma (or whatever)
is hard to understand
I dont understand
it is all so mixed up on this planet

your work is amazing
best portrait side so far...
thanks
greetings from a tiny little land in europe ;-)
hansi

...posted 5/1/2006 6:45:10 AM

Jennifer Esperanza {Mahita} says:

wonderful image & face...it is all so very sad
thanks so much for your work...

...posted 4/30/2006 11:24:43 PM

Noë says:

So natural, so beautifull !

...posted 4/27/2006 9:16:16 AM

Saulo Urany says:

Such a beautiful photo with such a sad story...

...posted 4/27/2006 6:41:35 AM

Irith Gubi says:

her weary smile and your description, make it an expressive sad portrait.
It seems she was happy to pose in front of your camera.

...posted 4/27/2006 6:28:58 AM

Paradise Regained says:

Bravo Stoneth! Truth in Art = Social Commentary.. amazing pix which should properly propel/incite/induce the observer to action.. Maybe we should all spend less time on Flickr and more time campaigning?? Thanks for your skill, your committment and your courage. Thanks for the reality check and the perspective adjustment. Bravo. Encore!

...posted 4/27/2006 2:45:15 AM

acastellano says:

I am blown away. The stories behind your photos are amazing, as are the pictures themselves.

...posted 4/26/2006 5:06:51 PM

alex.DC says:

I'm not usually a fan of photos of homeless people, I think they're often a huge photographic cliche and exploitative as well. But yours are different -- soulful, beautiful, and sad.

...posted 4/26/2006 2:53:00 AM

melissann479 says:

The stories really make the photos come alive. Great work.

...posted 4/25/2006 8:29:28 PM

loupalmer says:

Beautiful. I love it.

...posted 4/25/2006 12:37:13 PM

ilovedrops says:

all the children have so much optimism(did i spell that right?)within they're eyes.and i think your portraits are beautiful.

...posted 4/23/2006 10:02:48 PM

My Little Monkey says:

Really great photo. Thank you for including the story behind the photo.

...posted 4/23/2006 8:13:34 PM

RodBigHug says:

good photo

...posted 4/22/2006 2:19:13 AM

mrsroper222 says:

This is one of my favorites..

...posted 4/21/2006 2:49:45 AM

jhary says:

Wonderful.

...posted 4/21/2006 12:39:07 AM

x0tic_kisez says:

very beautiful, sad that she's homeless :(

...posted 4/19/2006 1:21:37 AM

A.F.R.A. says:

She is beautiful,yet, your work is amazingly more beautiful!

...posted 4/18/2006 4:02:15 AM

D.Candian says:

keep smile!

...posted 4/14/2006 10:14:51 PM

ximono says:

a lot of strange comments here (looks like angelina jolie!?), but it's obvious your photos touch people. i only hope people look at your photos and think of the people and stories within. not just "wow, that was a great shot". and we need to remember that this is more than just a photo, it's a document of life today, 2006 in usa.

...posted 4/14/2006 12:01:16 AM

Cindynero says:

ke sonrisa mas hermosa y perfecta!!
nice smile
i love it!

...posted 4/13/2006 6:19:05 PM

iamkatia says:

weary, yes, but stunning beauty!
what Life in those eyes.
you captured her well.

is this your occupation by chance?
are you compiling a book or..?

...posted 4/13/2006 3:53:43 PM

Osvaldo says:

I dont think she looks happy, I think she looks weary. Like she is looking back and saying, can you fucking believe this??

...posted 4/12/2006 4:07:55 AM

idogu says:

nothing to add here.
I am impressed.

...posted 4/11/2006 9:46:15 PM

ignacio_lpm says:

Bitter sweet. Great image, atractive girl, and very sad story.

...posted 4/11/2006 9:42:53 PM

Carlos Ferguson says:

your photos certainly make me look at life differently

...posted 4/11/2006 8:52:29 PM

'Syo says:

Tomas, I've been trying to comment here for nearly 5 minutes now but I can't find the right words to describe how I feel. Sadness is one, the rest... ahh. I know that a lot of people would love to help out... the question is... how do we start?

...posted 4/10/2006 4:22:45 PM

mozinos says:

One can look at this photo for hours...Thanks god for every thing!:(

...posted 4/9/2006 8:37:55 PM

MsBluebells says:

Wow is there any redemption in art? A Mona Lisa. If the world could pay her for this beautiful image. How fragile and mysterious is life. A blink and we each are gone. A falling leaf. I hope she can find a loving place. From her eyes and smile she deserves it as do all beings human.

...posted 4/9/2006 3:18:52 PM

leafy says:

... brutal streets will leave no one unscarred ...

...posted 4/8/2006 7:32:04 PM

cmikotto says:

Fantastic portrait!

...posted 4/7/2006 8:41:20 PM

adropp says:

wow she looks just like angelina jolie! great portrait! its a fav

...posted 4/7/2006 5:22:13 PM

PhotoZ1 says:

I have to say Stoneth that U have captured this girls better side of her life, Plesent, Beauty, Stunning, Reality, no 1 wourd can express what U have captured here, Her smile, the wounderment in her eyes, if it wasent for the story i would hace thought she was a young and up comeing modle! If you see here agan plaease express everyone's admeration and love for her! And i have to say you have a gift and good eye!

...posted 4/7/2006 4:12:25 PM

carf says:

I think everything about her looks illustrate a child in dire need. She's been through hell and obviously is still going through it. Working with street kids, I can easily see the suffering behind that beautiful facade. Her smile is very distant indeed.

Apropos giving some of these kids a break, there are ways and means. In the US, my friend and colleague, Rick Koca, from StandUp for Kids helps street kids all over the US.

Here in Brazil we try to do our little bit and there is a support group on Flickr below:

...posted 4/7/2006 2:19:47 PM

durhamcat2000 says:

She smiles happiness and it's a beautiful smile, but her eyes seem to tell me a different story. All the people here are 'someone's child' but I suppose it's harder to see a younger person like this, knowing what are are destined to become if they continue on their 'chosen' (?) path. I am addicted to your pictures Stoneth.....in part due to their exceptional ability to move me, but also in the hope that there might be a picture accompanied by a message that one of these wonderful people has been given a break.

I live in hope for them all. xx

...posted 4/6/2006 10:48:39 PM

mknobil says:

Looking forward to seeing your work ... and these people over time ...

...posted 4/6/2006 6:58:16 PM

Nick Kharchenko says:

Like a movie star...

...posted 4/6/2006 6:14:00 PM

brain tunnel says:

you can absolutely see the trials, tribulations and relative wisdom that has been carved into this young womans beautiful face at an early age. Its a sad but all too common story that is represented here in a very touching way. Bravo!

...posted 4/6/2006 4:03:47 PM

_marmota says:

Beautiful photo and a touching story.

Great work.

...posted 4/6/2006 12:39:14 PM

oliwkowygaj says:

sad :(
great portrait of very beautiful girl!

...posted 4/6/2006 10:43:17 AM

Zuan says:

Incredible portrait, excellent tones.

...posted 4/6/2006 4:01:08 AM

SponTanya says:

really wonderful

...posted 4/6/2006 2:44:06 AM

kouji s / ｽｶﾞﾊﾗｺｳｼﾞ says:

wonderful photograph.

...posted 4/6/2006 2:29:56 AM

ॐ Sèrëwen says:

thanks,u r the onlyone that like these pics!!!

...posted 4/5/2006 10:31:46 PM

Joan Fabrégat says:

Really nice

...posted 4/5/2006 9:19:22 PM

stoneth says:

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Lali: Very kind. Thank you.

P.S.Zollo: thank you. the reflection's fairly broad

jorgedbbt: :) thank you :)

Gale Franey: indeed

patisfaction: thank you. hadn't but have. great stuff. :))

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Thanks again for the comments :)) !!
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...posted 4/5/2006 9:17:10 PM

patisfaction ~ censored says:

compelling gaze
fab portrait as always

btw i asked u b4 but u must know gary aka mashuga

...posted 4/5/2006 6:57:46 PM

Gale Franey says:

What a stunningly beautiful girl ... I hope she finds a path that will lead to fulfillment.

...posted 4/5/2006 6:54:25 PM

Plastic Jesus says:

Unforgettable. Happy sad - like listening to Tim Buckley.

...posted 4/5/2006 2:04:25 PM

entrelec (away) says:

She smiles with her lips, and cry with her glance.

...posted 4/5/2006 7:09:55 AM

jorgedbbt says:

Great portrait and great story. I love pictures wich have a background, yours do have one.
The photo transmits happiness and sadness at the same time, beautifulness and missery.
Congratulations!

...posted 4/5/2006 6:09:55 AM

scraadi says:

What a beautiful smile, and her eyes are smiling too - despite all odds...

...posted 4/5/2006 5:51:43 AM

P.S.Zollo says:

i think this is your saddest, most heartbreaking portrait. Technically great, as always, and her smile is brilliant. But to see such a young and beautiful woman out on the street is a such a sad indictment of American times.

...posted 4/5/2006 2:10:38 AM

zo.zena says:

this is fantastic. so many things we can imagine, some could come to be her reality, some not. Great documentary portrait.

...posted 4/5/2006 1:24:06 AM

rowchygogo says:

wow what a wonderful portrait.

...posted 4/5/2006 1:01:11 AM

Lali° says:

I want to applaud you. Not only for the great portraits, but for taking the time to stop and talk and listen to your subjects. Not just 'snap and go'...
You care about their story, I guess that's why they let you take their photo.
Bravo to you.

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

BoazImages says:

Beautiful shot!!!

...posted 4/4/2006 10:13:45 PM

iltro says:

Splendid....u don't capture pictures but the moments and the feelings. I was really impressed by almost all ur portraits...This one ofcourse, I can't stop looking at.

...posted 4/4/2006 9:26:48 PM

bamboquiri says:

Beautiful portrait stoneth... Very Intense..full of emotions!!!

...posted 4/4/2006 6:41:10 PM

McNeney says:

Wow. Such a touching and dramatic portrait - and story. Somehow her beauty makes it that much sadder - but also unreal somehow: we're all so programmed to believe that beautiful people are happy and successful... Thanks for giving us all these photos heavy with the truth.

...posted 4/4/2006 6:01:51 PM

BlackLove says:

Really gorgeous

...posted 4/4/2006 5:03:44 PM

creature_cat says:

she so beautiful !!!!!!
I won't agree with jasperroz , sorry. I think it's a good pic and this woman' smile is opposite of sadness ;)

...posted 4/4/2006 3:05:14 PM

jasperroz says:

Terrific photo. Beautiful girl. So so sad. I wont forget this face for along time.

...posted 4/4/2006 2:37:48 PM

anwesha013 says:

Beautiful potrait

...posted 4/4/2006 2:34:09 PM

-Birdy- says:

These are amazing portraits!

...posted 4/4/2006 2:27:12 PM

Harpersbizarre says:

Next time you see her, tell her she's beautiful. She's a lovely child of God. Bless her.

...posted 4/4/2006 1:45:38 PM

www.miguelangelsanchez.es says:

Freshh!! good!

...posted 4/4/2006 1:00:37 PM

Ben° says:

a smile can hide many things....

...posted 4/4/2006 12:51:02 PM

Abhinav Varma says:

hmmm

...posted 4/4/2006 12:39:41 PM

Sandi Marie says:

I cant stop looking at this photo.. I really feel for her. I could cry looking at this.... that is some very powerful photograph!! Very well done!

...posted 4/4/2006 12:32:01 PM

various visual stuff says:

it's like she's looking though you seeing something else

...posted 4/4/2006 12:26:04 PM

Alvaro Herreras says:

Eyes and smile... puff, stunning pair. your portraits are marvelous.

...posted 4/4/2006 12:18:29 PM

*estrella says:

your portraiture astounds me every time:)))

...posted 4/4/2006 11:37:27 AM

Mc Lau says:

I can't believe She is she and a HOMELESS!!

Excellent portrait once again

...posted 4/4/2006 11:31:47 AM

Therapystudio says:

Like porcelain. Very fragile. And still enduring.

beautiful portrait.

...posted 4/4/2006 11:30:14 AM

original_ann says:

These stories are gripping... makes me look deeper into their eyes.. and not forget them.

...posted 4/4/2006 10:59:35 AM

ladyloneranger says:

So sad about this beautiful woman child!
Photography is very fine.

...posted 4/4/2006 10:02:13 AM

A Glimpse of the World says:

Yes indeed! This is wonderful work.

...posted 4/4/2006 9:23:11 AM

teenage jesus says:

I wanted to ask you, have you ever seen Agnes Varda's "Sans toit ni loi"? It's a french movie about a young woman, a vagabond, I think the english title is "Vagabond" or "Without Roof or Rule". Your shots remind me of it.

...posted 4/4/2006 9:13:18 AM

decembre says:

Master :
Thank you too for your post in
"Portrait★Faces"

...posted 4/4/2006 9:06:23 AM

teenage jesus says:

since I discovered you photostream I am running short of adjectives quite fast.
Her sad-serene expression will haunt me for some days.

...posted 4/4/2006 8:56:06 AM

FotoRita [Allstar maniac] says:

Your portraits are food for the soul!!!

...posted 4/4/2006 8:49:40 AM

pepepochi says:

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...posted 4/4/2006 8:43:09 AM

mirelamiada says:

she doesn't look like a homeless
not even a drug addict
and this is all in her teeth
i don't know what to say
maybe she just ...i don't want to say that...menthal problems...
:(((

...posted 4/4/2006 8:31:04 AM

Norma Desmond says:

stunningly powerful - and unbearable

...posted 4/4/2006 8:03:37 AM

Donncha @ InPhotos.org says:

Wow, lovely portrait, but yes, very sad story. (321)

...posted 4/4/2006 7:57:10 AM

Gosia Margosia says:

beautiful face. your story is very sad.

...posted 4/4/2006 7:41:19 AM

mOdunique says:

A beautiful shot a sad story.

...posted 4/4/2006 7:38:48 AM

7.oda says:

gorgeous !!!

...posted 4/4/2006 7:27:06 AM

_Hans van de Vorst says:

Portrait and story hit me, great work. Both warming and chilling.

...posted 4/4/2006 7:21:39 AM

sbaracchina says:

Lovely portrait.

...posted 4/4/2006 7:11:38 AM

./Eli says:

super amazingly awesome.
gimme large size!

...posted 4/4/2006 7:10:54 AM

maticki says:

she is very pretty, nice photo

...posted 4/4/2006 6:47:18 AM

Minafaery says:

it's true what avocat said about her teeth...as a mum this makes me shudder thoroughly.

this girl will haunt me for some time now, i wouldn't be surprised.

but it is the power of your means of conveyance--your image, your words and the artistry in both--that have summoned her effect upon me

and i haven't overlooked this.

strong stuff here.

...posted 4/4/2006 6:31:56 AM

shimon21 says:

Captivating eyes. Great capture!

...posted 4/4/2006 5:49:49 AM

Janis Brass Photography says:

she looks so peaceful and beautiful. it must be sad to talk with her, she's someone's child.

...posted 4/4/2006 5:47:40 AM

Gusstav says:

los retratos de los personajes!

...posted 4/4/2006 4:38:21 AM

wakalani says:

great portrait, excellent description

...posted 4/4/2006 4:29:19 AM

Name_Taken says:

excellent portrait

...posted 4/4/2006 4:00:17 AM

chrisseserville says:

very intense

...posted 4/4/2006 3:55:01 AM

Spirited_Away says:

Eyes of sadness...Great photograph.

...posted 4/4/2006 3:53:46 AM

END LESS says:

I like smile in every faces like this

...posted 4/4/2006 3:49:55 AM

yan-san says:

i'm new to your stream. your portraits are intense. wow.

...posted 4/4/2006 3:42:16 AM

rachel5338 says:

great captivating shot! she has an inspiring smile to match her colourful yet dark life.

...posted 4/4/2006 3:17:54 AM

slamehi says:

Great picture. She is beautiful!

...posted 4/4/2006 3:14:19 AM

Mom of Four says:

The photo is awesome. The story that goes with it is haunting and sad.
123

...posted 4/4/2006 3:08:06 AM

Superinkygrrl says:

Wow. Stunning photo.

...posted 4/4/2006 3:01:57 AM

waking_dream says:

What you are doing is interesting, deep and real.
These photos always require more than 4 seconds; often a minute, to really let them sink in. That's rare and good.
Sometimes I'd rather turn away, but not turning away ~~ that's where it's at.

...posted 4/4/2006 3:01:49 AM

RedArt photographer says:

beautiful

...posted 4/4/2006 2:51:18 AM

eva8* says:

she's beautiful, and she looks so happy, despite her condition.
nice portrait.

...posted 4/4/2006 2:49:56 AM