what I like about this is that the guy does not beg for money, or pity, or attention, or whatever. despite his obviously dire straits, he just sits there, keeping to himself... Congrats on the nice work and the ribbon!
this is the same guy as in the nightmare (unemployed) image?
Oh man, I just read your comments. I agree with you, although I liked this one too - it's a fabulous candid.
Congratulations!!
Not bad at all. He's very confined by the frame which gives the viewer no alternative but to consider his predicament. Maybe a tad too sharp, but good details anyway.
Very slight over sharpening does not affect this image's artistic impact. That slight technical issue is a nit pick and would not ordinarily affect any viewer. A very technically competant conversion that enhances the artistic effect in a very positive way. A very candid portrait of a man down on his luck - effective photo journalism.