Did you ask the guy if you could take a picture of him? If not, I don't think you can just take pictures of people because they are homeless. Even when they are an interesting subject. It affects their privacy.

fantastic juxtaposition with the Do Not Stop sign.
this is the kind of situation, socially, that revolts me.
people have stopped trying to help people.
it's quite awful and tragic.
people have given up altogether.
great shot.

New Lens? Never seen you use a prime 100 before. good shot btw.

After you took the photo, did you wake him so he could sign the consent form?

This picture is so capturing and true.

The quality is also very beautiful.

Regarding consent forms and privacy, I read in the Star a few weeks back than any picture taken in a public space did not require any consent form or whatever. The photo belonged to the photographer and he could do whatever he wished with it. Should the person photographed see the photo posted, there was nothing he could do about it. Is that correct?

I think that I should remind the people who commented before me, that people who are in "public" spaces do not have the rights to "privacy" - how would these commentors deal with all the tourist's in the city taking pictures of "public" places - for example Dundas Square, are they suppose to ask permission of everyone that they "get" in a shot for "permission"? I don't think so. Also think of all the Police and traffic cameras, they are taking pictures of Public places and as such do not require "permission" of anyone they take photos of. These commentors seem to take the high road of knowing what everyone thinks and needs and projecting their own distain on anyone taking a picture of Them.

I spoke with the gentleman in the picture today (Sunday August 5th) and he was not approached for consent or permission at any time.

In Canada, except in Quebec, you don't need to ask permission when taking a picture of someone in public.

Homeless people are a social problem. If everyone ignores them and no one takes pictures, does the problem go away? Yes, in a way they do disappear.

If someone like Sam takes a picture of them, we are reminded that we still have a problem - one for which no one has the solution. And that's a more valuable contribution than simply making them disappear.

This is an excellent picture and a poor defence of personal rights. Peroid....

Shameless! Kicking someone who's allready down is immoral, not illegal. Who care's about the Law. This is about doing the right, or in this case, the wrong thing. If you didn't get this man's permission, this is a coward's picture, nothing more, nothing less. There is no beauty in being homeless!

Wow! There is a lot of concern over Sam getting concent of this man. Let's not forget people, this is a hobo. Just like the kind I used to watch when I was a kid. True, the hobo I watched was a german shepard, (And yes, I'm aware I did not use a capital on german. "F" them.) This hobo is a lovable tramp that has a many adventures travelling the country, and moving from town to town, as the wise man who solves the simple town folk crimes, and then the town folk offers him money, but he says, "No, no. Your thanks is all I need" And then he's on his way. Maybe tomorrow he'll want to settle down. But until then, he'll just keep on moving around.

Oh wait a minute, I forgot. I see this guy every day when I'm on my to WORK. something this gentleman looks perfectly able to do, but instead, he sleeps all day. I know I'm going to get blasted about the homeless, and I could care less. I feel bad for those with mentle problems, they're are the ones we need to help, not these pathetic sponges, who expect everything to be handed to them. I watched this guy spend 8 bucks on a pack of smokes. glad to see everyone is worried about him.

Oh, and p.s. Sam is an amazing artist, and if he doesn't want to get permission, he doesn't need it. in fact, if Sam takes your picture, you track him down and get permission for looking awesome.

This is a response to "coop".
Maybe you might want to get more information before you jump to conclusions about people. This gentleman, whose name is Larry, struggles with mental health and addiction. To call him a pathetic sponge is unfeeling and wrong. How do I know this? He is my brother-in-law, that's how. My wife and I are trying to help him get the help he needs, but the system is complex and fraught with problems.

Firstly great photo. First time to this site. Have to have a good look around.
Secondly, Good onya Dave.
Coop, it pays to keep your mouth shut when you don't know what you are talking about!

We pass by him (or it could be someone else by now..) almost every day..