For me the printing process is part of the magic of photography. It’s that magic that can be exciting, disappointing, rewarding and frustrating all in the same few moments in the darkroom.
– John Sexton
I believe Mr. Sexton couldn’t be more correct. One thing is framing the image, pressing that shutter, and capturing the essence of the fraction of time, permanently on film or these days on our sensors, but another is the art of the print process (digital post processing).
Capturing the Essence — Nikon P700
I remember vividly walking out of Walgreens in Downtown and walking about 5 steps but while I was walking out I noticed her and her obvious photogenic quality. I deeply respect my fellow flickr friends who ask permision for portraits but I’m still working on that courage to break into someone’s space. I tried it just a few days ago, and I think I did alright but this image was different. It was different because she already was full of life and without looking thru the viewfinder I had already imagined it. I turned around and snap two frames. I chose to work on this one and I think we see the sobering humanity of this “Soldier of God”, its cut off, but that’s what it said.
Cheers, my friends and just a few thoughts to ponder as you take your next portrait.
Ledesma Photography 
I love this shot, I would be honored in you would add it to my group Photography Tales.
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Frank thank you so much.
Thank you all for your kind words and support, I always appreciate it very much. I’ll be checking your streams in the days to come, all of you do great work and are certainly an inspiration, have a blessed day.
This is terrific!
Great image! I love the detail & low contrast here (you’re right about the Lightbox, too;-). This is one of the best candid/street portraits I’ve ever seen here. Well done;-)
wow, what excellent clarity and processing!! Nice work!
Excellent.
Nice work !
Great portrait, super work!
Great portrait shot!
Extraordinary portrait!
This amazing street shot was seen in Slice O’ Life shots
excellentet i like it a lot
Thank you all for the kind words and support.
You’re on the path, have a great journey!
Your best shot so far!
excellent candid street image
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Blanco y Negro – Black and White
Nicely done