I like the look and the tattoos on your subject. Does have the street survivor look. But a man with all these tattoos is meant to have a tough look to him. A man hardened by the streets...I think softening the edges of the photo hurts it jsut a bit. I also think you should darken the background a bit too. Still i really like the idea here.
An amazing character. The background is a bit weird - sort of makes the subject bleed into the texture of the wall surface... I like the processing in general though which makes the skin glow and seem mystical.