there's something so beautiful about ppl of this nationality .. well to me anyway ..
you are very lucky to be able to photograph these people .. the fact that your photographs are so poignant and your processing superb just make it better .. another brilliant diptych .. :)
Most images evoke a thought of a song and "I Who Have Nothing" immediately came to mind, although that might be an unfair assessment, as she may have love and support of family and friends, which isn't depicted in this intense wonderful image. Your mastery of the post processing shines like a star!!! This is excellent.