Very different, and personal take on the theme. Very nice picture Dennis. It is wonderful that you take very nice street-photos, with a personal touch.
I would have liked you to have tried a close-up of the face! I know it would probably have felt intrusive to get closer, but there was a lot of potential in getting closer.
i can easily see this on the front page. it has the elderly factor and the homeless factor. both of which seem to do well with the voters. for me i give you points for your b&w conversion, its beautifully done. /8