It's Polite to Ask....

I was out shooting a model and training a future photographer and we happened upon this interesting gentleman sitting on a bench having a smoke. I looked at him and thought "Now that's a face that tells a story." (Not to mention his intriguing fingernails). So, I struck up a little casual conversation with the man and then asked him if I could take his picture. He consented...and this is him:

If you happen upon an interesting subject, remember: it's polite to ask before shooting.