The hard working shoeblack

Dedicated to Andrea de Bonis...(He is handicapped.Thirty years ago he

moved to the city from the village.He got married and has three

kids.This hardworking man raised his kids doing his job ,shoeblack.)

Estupenda composicion y encuadre con una magnifica expresion y mirada captada.

Saludos -Tolo.

Exception Mehmet. I like the way this is presented. It fits the image very well. Take care my friend-Jim

This is truly a very well presented photo Mehmet; the  story told with much feeling and kindness.  I am sure his life has not been without trials and tribulations....but he has the heart of a man who cares for his family and will do all he can to take care of him.  I see 'hard work done' in his face, but also pride.  No one can ever take that away from him - at least not now I think.  He should be an inspiration to us all.  Very well done Mehmet, thankyou for sharing this carefully composed image.  Most sincerely, Gail

beautiful portrait, love the textured face here... 

Very good initial capture and the accompanying information. The tilt is a question of personal taste, I guess. Regards - El

beautiful ! and creative work!!

Very nice work, Mehmet!

buen retrato, acertada luz y muy expresivo. Saludos

mehment, i am proud that you dedicated this nice photo to me... well, you know i m a "fan" of your portraits, becouse my feeling is that you first try to have a rapport with your subjects, then you shooted. and this gives a sort of human depth to them, as portraits have to do, otherwise why to do portraits?

What a expression, nice work

Nice expression and good capture Mehmet.  Nice work - michel

Very interesting work, like usual, my friend!

Nice capture and good composition!

Regards(Bobby).

very interessting composition, the expression well take. Well done..!

Ricardo

30 years of labor, I hope it's labor with love.  I'm fortunate to have 27 years at my job and it is a labor of love.  It shapes who I am and can't imagine anything else I would want to do for 27 years, except photography.

Very good Mehmet, this expression you have captured is timeless. Well done.

Holger

Very good! Best regards, Ilkka

I like the subject and way you present this,regards.

Very good portrait and very nice framing!

Unusual and clever crop...is certainly one way to correct the vertivals....excellent expression. Rgds ds.

Beautiful portrait...nice wrinkles and expression...my best

Great portrait work ,good composition . regards .

This hardworking fellow should be saluted for overcoming his handicap and living a rich life.  Nice candid, Mehmet.