I think that this is a fake i.e. the beggar isn't real but model. the covered seems too much clean and new. ok the challenge rules don't say the photo must be a candid but.....
I really like this shot... the train tracks are such a strong metaphor (progress, commerce, "the other side of the tracks"). They balance the image well and provide a nice thematic contrast. I'd be curious to see what else could be done with this shot under looser editing rules. Good job.
A but busy - the person really gets lost amongst the background. At first this bothered me, but after spending a few minutes looking at it, I like it. It adds to the message of cold and lonely - lost to everything around them. Very emotive when you spend time with it.
I like the fact that you made it black and white even though its prob. a very colorful picture....but for proverty its a black and white world so make the pictures like that good work