@fminerten1 - Very nice capture of the character of the person in the portrait. Age and experience combined in a staunch true but classy look. The innocent and cute girl in the background adds the contrast of age and makes the portrait more interesting! Fantastic. Upvoted.
Update at my end is that I am doing a 'Photospeak' series with my memories from Africa - with just a photo with minimal words - Letting the picture speak for itself mostly. I would be honored if you can take a look at Photospeak #1: Man vs. Nature and Photospeak #2: African landscape when you have time and provide your valuable comments. Thanks