B/W portrait...post processing?

[nitrowigie]

Hey guys just want some thoughts and input on this image, mainly the post processing.
Do you like the look of this image? how would have you done it ( framing, cropping etc etc...)
All help would be great, i kind of like the art house look to it, but that could just be me haha.

Shot at F/2.8, ISO 200, 1/25th second.
Panasonic GF1 with 20mm f1.7 lens.

[zona5101]

Well done. I think it is a very striking image. I like the post work, the toning as well as the burning or dodging done to bring out the face/smoke. Well played.

[graciousness]

What a great shot, and I love the monochrome treatment!

Do you have a wider shot of this that includes more of him and the house? It would be interesting to see more of the environment surrounding the subject.

[nitrowigie]

Thankyou for your kind comments Zona and graciousness
this shot was taken near a window so the lighting was pretty good (no dodging or burning) all natural light... just played around with contrast, split toning, temperature etc in post processing.
Graciousness i took this picture with intent of creating an emotional shot... so i kind of thought if i stepped back a bit i might get some distracting elements in the shot.
Again thankyou both for your kind comments, it means a lot, and helps me advance in my photography

[MrJones]

I like the PP, it gives it a feeling which is great.
the only thing bothering me is that it's not straight.

[RLucas]

I like it as well. I think the treatment adds to it nicely. The only thing that bugs me a little is his left arm being sliced by the crop.

[yulchick]

Great job, I agree with everyone else on the awesomeness of this shot, I wish his entire left hand would show though.. i really like the PP you did to the shot