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homeless boy smoking, san francisco, march 2006

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homeless brad from illinois sitting on the sidewalk panhandling.

(3/29/06)

76 Flickr comments:

sinecura says:

Beautiful subject, beautiful framing.

...posted 2/22/2010 12:02:55 AM

.hillsy.heart. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beautiful Things Die Too, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 12/30/2009 7:21:20 PM

nomadfeet++ says:

A-t-t-i-t-u-d-e.
Got it?

...posted 9/5/2009 4:55:19 PM

meanlildev says:

very very cute!

...posted 11/22/2008 9:57:20 PM

lightizerous says:

I can tell many things about him using this portrait !
I like such portraits that embrace many details

...posted 11/5/2008 11:46:43 PM

My.name.is.mud. says:

great picture

...posted 10/14/2008 8:11:21 PM

allison chase says:

How is it that homeless people can always afford the drugs, but not a house? Drugs are kind of cheap but they still cost money....

...posted 9/16/2008 3:37:15 PM

∆∆∆∆ Mel ∆∆∆∆∆ says:

Sexy Boy! This is awesome

...posted 9/16/2008 2:45:00 AM

Tapioles 54 says:

tiene una mirada impecable. preciosa esta foto.

...posted 8/28/2008 3:26:16 PM

The Bugmaster says:

Something inside the look in his eyes makes this picture aboslutely incredible! Even though the shot would be beautiful even without it!

...posted 8/23/2008 12:02:35 AM

Odio la doble u says:

Hey, the eyes look like a deep hole, and you can just start to imagine how many remains of lost times he has... brilliant picture

...posted 8/11/2008 3:29:02 AM

KaratheRecluse says:

oh wow.
his expression makes me want to cry.
wow. this is amazing.

...posted 7/20/2008 8:01:41 PM

SabiiWabii says:

Oh my so much sadness in those eyes.

...posted 4/26/2008 6:13:38 AM

sparar says:

this image really captures smoking as being bad for you, can I ask permission to use it in an anti-smoking pdf e-book? obviously I will assign the credit for it to you in the proper way.

here is my site www.life-with-success.com

it will help inspire the saving of many lives

i look forward to hearing from you

Kindest regards
Glen

...posted 4/21/2008 11:09:34 AM

Kor La Lier says:

Manipulation on Body Mind & Nature would love to have this added to the group!

...posted 4/9/2008 11:48:26 AM

Rooted. says:

Amazing DoF and portrait. I truly adore your work. These photos you take of the homeless are so touching. You make each and every one of those shots so full of life.

...posted 2/27/2008 2:29:08 AM

Mich'el says:

A cool guy !

...posted 2/16/2008 3:25:29 PM

red.lipstick says:

I'm hypnotized. His eyes hurt me.

...posted 12/16/2007 12:48:06 PM

61eternity says:

he needs love and understanding. So beautiful Stoneth!!

...posted 12/6/2007 5:21:52 AM

misjudged_artist says:

I love this picture. It's like he trys so hard to look tough, and street smart, but if you look closley you can see his confusion, sadness, and maybe a little shame.

...posted 9/3/2007 4:06:36 AM

Oren magen says:

wow.

Loved the smoke

...posted 7/9/2007 6:04:24 PM

Monshinita says:

he looks tough
nice portrait... but, is he smoking a joint?

cheers
bye!

...posted 7/5/2007 3:18:34 AM

olirza says:

celle ci je m'en remet vraiment pas!

...posted 7/1/2007 10:30:08 PM

olirza says:

magnifique encore une fois!!

...posted 7/1/2007 10:22:11 PM

yellowrubberduck says:

what a beautiful portrait..!

...posted 5/16/2007 9:30:35 AM

pandajeanette says:

he is gorgeous

...posted 4/13/2007 8:47:16 PM

Daniel A. Norman says:

Special Invite to RAW Street Photography group

...posted 3/27/2007 4:46:49 AM

Engin Korkmaz says:

wonderful work!

...posted 3/15/2007 11:20:17 AM

jimmiealan says:

Another great photograph Stoneth. You do it so well and bring IT home in Black and White that these people, the young and the old, aren't just "Nobody's Children", they're part of America...and ours.
Let's hope we can bring them home again. Thanks

...posted 1/28/2007 1:41:52 AM

Pictoscribe says:

There but for the grace of God, go I. Thank you for letting me look deeply into the faces of people I avoid on the street because there isn't enough change in my pocket, and I don't know what will be done with it. But, yeah, cute doesn't come to mind, nor does cool. I guess he's young enough to rise above the temporary choices he's making in this picture, but most of the rest of the people in your gallery are not. Your photos are very striking, and they make me want to be more up front with the homeless in my town.

...posted 1/22/2007 7:30:03 AM

tweaker_bms says:

...he had money to spend on piercings...

...posted 12/21/2006 12:06:21 PM

apherditi says:

he is so hot !!!

...posted 11/21/2006 1:06:46 AM

Hanoian says:

It seems so sad to me that he probably doesn't even know, or care, or have reason to care, about how very beautiful he is.

...posted 10/30/2006 4:12:55 AM

Mariposa Dmentia says:

Nice!

...posted 10/24/2006 3:47:19 AM

* Hidee * says:

BTW- Did anyone notice the title ... Homeless boy smoking a joint.

I still think ...great shot, because this picture has captured the real world we live in.....not everyone has a pc ...or a home to sit in viewing pictures of all the different people or converse about the things we view on flickr. It makes me appreciate my life.

To me this is the art of reality..the art of what some people struggle through....this picture ( too me ) reflects only one of a a few scenerios..Missed opportunites? Tradgey striken? Bad luck? Lost soul? Drug dependent? Broken dreams? Abuse? Abandoment? I wish i knew why this man was on the streets with no home.

I am glad that this picture exists.... this has opened my eyes from the moment l came across it...made me thank god for all i have. For that it is a nice shot...it reminds me to never take for granted the things i have. This picture keeps me human..if that makes any sense.

...posted 10/19/2006 12:13:24 AM

Sugarmagknowya says:

his eyes look sad to me....I agree with M4N1K, I've been looking at these photos all morning, & I just feel really sad. I want to go to SanFran right now & help!!!! It hurts to know that these souls don't have family to love them. I just want to give them all a huge double-armed bear hug.....& a good hot meal.

...posted 10/16/2006 7:40:01 PM

lenina_dm says:

=)
nice

...posted 10/15/2006 12:18:19 AM

greentex3 says:

he looks very much like ethan embry.

...posted 10/2/2006 5:24:41 AM

M4N1K says:

I mean absolutely no disrespect toward any previous posters, but this is so real. Can you truly appreciate the fact that his man possibly has not had an actual meal in days? Can you appreciate the fact that while you walk around the streets daily with no problems, he is likely harassed several times an hour by the police? This isn't just art, people...and again I don't mean to cause any kind of fight, but this is the reality for this man. Right or wrong, despite your own morals, this man is living the real life. He is making it day to day without any kind of lofty stock options or pay or anything else. He is the real world, and though I also agree that Stoneth's pictures are amazing, it seems that everyone is so amazed by the capture, and not thinking about what this man goes through day-to-day. Trust me....it's certainly no utopia. WAKE UP.

...posted 9/17/2006 4:27:41 AM

mdestaub says:

it's so real

...posted 9/9/2006 2:10:45 AM

* Hidee * says:

great shot!

...posted 8/22/2006 10:30:20 PM

titanium-white says:

the vulnerability...wow.

...posted 7/26/2006 3:43:57 PM

Darja Bajagić says:

Phenomenal. I really can't find words for your photos.

...posted 5/31/2006 12:26:37 PM

jlangdale says:

nice photo, captures his attitude

...posted 5/25/2006 5:02:34 AM

Asev0 says:

The entire set is wonderful, though this picture caught my eye in particular.
Amazing.

...posted 5/1/2006 5:34:49 AM

radioher says:

Excellent and sad portrait...

...posted 4/28/2006 4:33:18 AM

Art Freak says:

These are amazing. I think this one is my favorite. I would love to hear some more about how you meet these people. Do you just walk up to them and start taking pictures, or ask first or get to know them and then snap photos. Brilliant Beautiful stuff you have here.

...posted 4/21/2006 2:51:37 AM

Honesty says:

amazing set!
this one is very netural and powerfull. the smoke gave it the fainal toch.
great photo.

...posted 4/13/2006 10:28:55 PM

Jennifwr says:

this haunts me, it could so easily be a friend of mine

...posted 4/9/2006 11:11:47 PM

(Rimbaudian) says:

love the attitude!

...posted 4/6/2006 6:46:09 PM

birrallaspino says:

wow!

...posted 4/6/2006 3:48:26 PM

SponTanya says:

love his face

...posted 4/6/2006 2:45:15 AM

cinnamon. says:

oh, i like it!

...posted 4/5/2006 9:15:21 AM

veru·bouvet says:

stunning

...posted 4/4/2006 5:12:18 AM

seventytw0dpi says:

Nice!

...posted 3/31/2006 2:37:49 AM

♥♡Queen Cleopatra♥♡ says:

wow beautiful shot.
such a hottie ♥

...posted 3/30/2006 9:34:33 PM

carrie.bradshow says:

your shots are so realistic!well done!

...posted 3/30/2006 8:07:28 PM

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly says:

this works well.

...posted 3/30/2006 7:32:45 PM

cool!!

...posted 3/30/2006 6:42:59 PM

ReeeeN says:

Very nice mood here..

...posted 3/30/2006 6:38:09 PM

BlackLove says:

Oh... he is so nice. I love piercings.

...posted 3/30/2006 5:28:16 PM

OliveEyel says:

I'm loving his face!
Great candid shot, such a shame 2 B in the category he lives his life though, wonder what they run from?
Not a big fan of smoking, but the smoke drifting makes it more rough.
Awesome shot.
; )

...posted 3/30/2006 5:07:00 PM

centrifuga*teatrante says:

This is a beautiful portrait.
But... does he really live in the street? I mean... he is so young. Well, it doesn't probably mean anything, but sometimes (or always) it makes you feel... well you know.

...posted 3/30/2006 10:36:56 AM

_sibi says:

great portrait! fav! 321

...posted 3/30/2006 9:39:34 AM

teenage jesus says:

I love the expression on his face.
great shot!

...posted 3/30/2006 9:01:44 AM

dora. says:

grande! the smoke under his eye! superb!

...posted 3/30/2006 7:17:17 AM

billybofh says:

Very good portrait. Really seem to ha ve captured that moment of attitude...

...posted 3/30/2006 7:09:23 AM

jot.de says:

great capture, especially the smoke!!!! 123

...posted 3/30/2006 6:23:31 AM

RBWright says:

Good attitude, rapport with subject.

...posted 3/30/2006 6:20:00 AM

Domain Barnyard says:

This is a great blk/wht! Love his eyes!

...posted 3/30/2006 5:43:58 AM

Janis Brass Photography says:

this is beautiful, I love how the background is so out of focus.

...posted 3/30/2006 5:03:10 AM

A Glimpse of the World says:

Lovely portrait. The bokeh and smoke add a little extra magic.

...posted 3/30/2006 4:58:12 AM

Ingsoc says:

He really does have attitude, doesn't he ?

...posted 3/30/2006 4:38:50 AM

lotusearth says:

I like this a lot. Well done. (And thank you for your comments :))

...posted 3/30/2006 4:08:42 AM

.marcel bianchi says:

fantastic.

...posted 3/30/2006 4:01:00 AM

says:

great capture!...he looks like having his own style~

123

...posted 3/30/2006 3:54:10 AM