Marc,
Thanks so much for your kind words.
I shoot what touches me deep inside. I really go out and let my feelings dictate my "vision"... Of course, my street subjects are just that, street subjects, but I've assimilated so many of other people's work over the years (years and years of contemplatind Doisneau's work, magazines, galleries, and now the net...) that when it comes to shooting a given scene, my mind is set on an exact Idea.
Of course, Photoshop and careful scanning help me achieve a tonality I am happy with.