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waiting on a friend

old traveler, san francisco, february 2007

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he's waiting for something to happen. or someone to show. but he's patiently at it.

all his bags are packed. keeping company beside him. he's just arrived on the greyhound. he doesn't recommend it.

his name is mike. he's from boston. he has a way about him. comfortable. like a good friend.

says he was living in boston shelters; trying to wait out the housing lists. but, at 70, says he's too old for living in shelters.

and his eyes get lost for a moment.

says he's staying nights at a local shelter. they open their doors at 10pm. "can you imagine?"

says he's been traveling around looking for old friends. he stopped in san diego and vegas, and now sf, but he hasn't found anyone.

says he doesn't know what's next. says he'll have to wait and see.

and he does.

(2/12/07)

73 Flickr comments:

fossiled says:

Outstanding capture of emotional peace

...posted 2/16/2010 7:26:57 AM

sholgk (away) says:

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

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portrait★Faces: (Dramatica), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 8/14/2009 12:31:17 PM

_Nia_ says:

These portraits of yours are spectacular. Everyone of them are so emotional.

...posted 8/4/2009 8:03:11 AM

lovleigh says:

your stories and photos are incredible. I...am so thankful for these. I am thankful for your compassion and the time you spend with these people. That is truly a gift and a blessing for others to see and read.

...posted 11/15/2008 7:42:03 AM

Radianman 크래그 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 5 Star Portraits, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 11/2/2008 7:17:34 AM

[Mariam] says:

He looks like my uncle that just recently passed.

...posted 7/24/2008 5:38:21 AM

Cliff Michaels says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Faces of Maturity, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

...posted 7/4/2008 4:42:08 PM

Cliff Michaels says:

Explore /i>

...posted 7/4/2008 4:41:55 PM

Willowfan says:

Stupendous!

...posted 5/8/2007 7:25:09 PM

Umby says:

Everyone of your portraits is great, but I like this one more than others: Mike's smile and dreamy eyes have taken my fancy.

...posted 4/14/2007 3:28:57 PM

melaniemorgyn says:

i really do love your photography. it really touches me, and you see some amazing faces! the pictures are soo good!!

...posted 4/12/2007 12:58:44 AM

Death_On_The_Stairs says:

My god, this story makes me feel like crying.

Amazing face

...posted 4/11/2007 10:03:43 AM

artOtek says:

I know this kind of story... amazing texture and glance!

...posted 3/28/2007 8:50:55 AM

Ahmad 'Cipoi' Saiful says:

A face with tales to tell...nice!

...posted 3/24/2007 10:17:14 AM

!!WaynePhotoGuy says:

What a face...

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...posted 3/23/2007 4:49:51 PM

AlejoZZ says:

SUPER!!! muy buena!
saludos!

...posted 2/21/2007 6:17:09 PM

carloscoutinho says:

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 2/21/2007 4:36:34 PM

SkyShaper says:

Great talent great photography.

...posted 2/21/2007 4:04:52 AM

judi333 says:

love his smile.

...posted 2/20/2007 10:43:31 AM

lekast1 says:

i'm so impressed when I see your work. looking at your photos is just like a trip in crude reality of the street. So I just want to know something (i'm novice in photo) but I suppose that is a secret...how do you do to have this specific contrast that puts on light ridges, scars and glance. (sorry for my poor english).

...posted 2/19/2007 9:07:37 PM

DerrickT says:

Great, great, great!

...posted 2/16/2007 10:13:38 PM

luckygirllefty says:

you, Mr. Stoneth, are a good man.

...posted 2/16/2007 9:07:39 PM

Annadriel says:

Wonderfull portrait... but his eyes do look happy tho.

...posted 2/16/2007 1:39:34 PM

♥ Unlimited says:

great portrait and story too...
i love your work

...posted 2/15/2007 3:56:23 PM

carolefun904 says:

Imagine the stories he could tell...he looks like he spent some time on the water. It's a privilege to look at your wonderful photos. Thanks.

...posted 2/15/2007 2:47:41 PM

nascareer says:

Seen in Your contacts photos

Another amazing shot my friend...good job!

...posted 2/15/2007 4:28:31 AM

the first years says:

such a simple smile, but so filled.

...posted 2/15/2007 2:48:05 AM

Paul Presnail says:

brilliant stuff, as always.

...posted 2/14/2007 10:56:08 PM

accosta says:

Thank you Tom, for this superb series. Thank you also for all the stories about those characters. That's a very special opportunity to know a less shown America.

...posted 2/14/2007 4:36:53 PM

K3vinsk! says:

nice character

...posted 2/14/2007 4:23:53 PM

My Baby Mia says:

~BranchDesign says:

Ah, a Boston Man! My town. Not the best for homeless in the winter.
He has a really sweet look

...posted 2/14/2007 1:58:18 PM

☯ AnA oMeLeTe ☯ says:

He's hiding a smile somewhere on that face.. heart-breaking story.

Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

...posted 2/14/2007 10:06:23 AM

funkyshoot says:

wow!

his eyes!!!

i hope he can fins some old friend!...beautiful image!

;)

...posted 2/14/2007 8:19:12 AM

lindseywilliams says:

your shots get better and better. what a kind face. and his eyes look like they have some stories to tell.

ever thought of photographing hands? my father has worked in a factory for 40 years - his hands show all the stories.

keep up the good work.

...posted 2/14/2007 5:29:48 AM

Michele AKA zimza says:

i have you as a contact so i see all the photos that post, for some reason this one made me weep. that's powerful! i suppose it's my inability to do much about it and the anger i feel towards the attitude towards our elders here in America. thank you for bringing light to the homeless and their plight.

...posted 2/14/2007 5:03:52 AM

carf says:

...well he found you!

...posted 2/14/2007 3:51:52 AM

snowy4052002 says:

Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!

...posted 2/14/2007 3:18:36 AM

jeridaking says:

despite his condition....I can see positivity in his eyes..
Brilliant portrait....

...posted 2/14/2007 3:09:12 AM

ETowers [akelodso] says:

the sadness of his eyes..., astonishing

...posted 2/14/2007 2:14:54 AM

azli jamil - have mysterious illness :-( says:

Being old in America is a scary thought indeed!!

...posted 2/14/2007 12:51:38 AM

locamotion says:

a kind face that the street has etched with a touch of mischief. Hope he finds something.

...posted 2/13/2007 10:52:54 PM

||ormiga says:

A friendly look :)

...posted 2/13/2007 10:32:14 PM

peacetedford says:

lovely portrait..but a sad story.

...posted 2/13/2007 10:28:01 PM

Anna Pagnacco says:

Very beautiful portrait...I like that expression !! Anna

...posted 2/13/2007 9:44:08 PM

apple martini says:

Wow, incredible shot and story! It breaks my heart

...posted 2/13/2007 9:36:09 PM

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

brilliant!

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...posted 2/13/2007 9:30:34 PM

somnium! says:

yeeeah boy. dig it.

nice stop in san diego too. i would stop there if i was homeless.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:53:05 PM

Mylens* says:

Such a sweet face after all the tough life.
Very powerful portrait. One can sense his story right away.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:45:00 PM

NYCArthur says:

What a wonderful face, and sweet half smile, too. I hope he finds some of his old friends.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:43:59 PM

original_ann says:

Not the life he imagined for himself. I can see a forced sense of optimism on his face that is just heartwrenching.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:41:24 PM

Eliseo Marcato says:

super

...posted 2/13/2007 8:37:12 PM

muskva says:

The way you describe the people is an art itself.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:27:10 PM

Joy is a Joy says:

beautiful.

...posted 2/13/2007 8:22:40 PM

jipol says:

Great portait. BW Perfect. Emotional expression. 1-2-3

...posted 2/13/2007 8:17:02 PM

usamabhatti says:

an outstanding portrait and a moving story

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...posted 2/13/2007 8:13:03 PM

shutterBRI says:

moving story...his face reflects a lot of experience

1-2-3

...posted 2/13/2007 8:06:55 PM

bihua says:

awesome portrait
1-2-3

...posted 2/13/2007 8:06:25 PM

margabr says:

Another excellent portrait!

...posted 2/13/2007 8:05:56 PM

~btezra~ says:

as always, you bring compassion and humanity to the viewer to consume visually and emotionaly

...posted 2/13/2007 8:05:19 PM

* Ahmad Kavousian * says:

Another great work, instant fav

...posted 2/13/2007 8:04:36 PM

Rod Monkey says:

Great portrait - real character

...posted 2/13/2007 8:02:51 PM

roseblood11 says:

What an amazing expression!
All your portraits are absolutely great, esp. the "poverty"-set!!!

...posted 2/13/2007 8:02:32 PM

Flutterbye_856 (Off More Than On) says:

Wow! I love coming to your photostream, you always seem to humble me! This is a fantasticly sad image!

...posted 2/13/2007 8:02:27 PM

*mort says:

Man, you offer a fascinating glimpse into a world that none of us are too far from at any point in our lives. Your words are unassuming and filled with compassion and help us to take stock of what's really important in life.

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...posted 2/13/2007 8:01:57 PM

kameraurmel says:

that's tough. how blessed are we

...posted 2/13/2007 7:54:04 PM

shubho_sg says:

compassion. wit. i love your photos, they're so inspiring. i'm from new delhi india, and was thinking of grabbing a camera and just going out and shooting the delhi homeless.

...posted 2/13/2007 7:51:40 PM

Ellen Epley says:

These photographs are beautiful..
but the stories..
they break my heart.

...posted 2/13/2007 7:49:59 PM

metini says:

absolutely amazing portrait

...posted 2/13/2007 7:49:05 PM

mag.m says:

Incredible expression. This smile and eyes.... he seems to be present only with his body but his soul is somewhere away.

...posted 2/13/2007 7:45:26 PM

snack happy says:

Faved.

...posted 2/13/2007 7:44:12 PM

Slimeface says:

Great portrait and expression!

...posted 2/13/2007 7:43:53 PM

snack happy says:

strong stuff.

...posted 2/13/2007 7:43:45 PM