This reminds me of Redemption biker. I think it is the texture of the beard.
Another really nice black & white Rob
This is a great image of what looks like the fringes of society...the eyes of a hard life filled with despair.
You're managing to turn the mundane into great portraits.
Great capture Rob, well done you!
Another well done image Rob.
I find the angle you shot this image at particularly interesting. We tend to "look down" on some of the rougher elements in society, but rarely do we get this looking up at them view. That in itself gives me pause to think about how I would shoot this type of scene.
The B&W coverstion is quite intersting too. The grittiness of the conversion truly match the grittiness of the character.
Good work on the background too; simple with a fairly heavy vignette to draw our eyes to his eyes. Great execution there too.
Superb
As I said before you have an impressive style Rob. Thanks for sharing
Superb sharpness in the eyes Rob and a great image.
Thanks to all for kind comments. Very much appreciated.
Manfred said it all, another great piece of work
Another wonderful image - I do like your work Rob.
WOW - Fabulous shot
Thanks, Marie and Joanne, for kind words. Mean a lot.