soldier of sorts

there is just something about this first photo that i enjoy thoroughly... it is a nice example (in my opinion,) of taking a very direct approach to a portrait, and subtly adding an abstract element by incorporating various pieces of the surroundings. strangely enough, of what i know of this young woman, she is a bit like my description of why i am drawn to that particular photo... very direct, but accompanied by a pleasant mixture of wonderful extras (a camouflage army hat, for example.) she is a big hearted soldier of sorts.