Lincoln, His Timeless Words At Election Time:

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's charactor, give him power."
(In the present day, I think it appropriate to include women in his context.)
(Taken at a Civil War reenactment, and shot in sepia, then "roughed up."

[carol white]

Very nicely processed,Leslie!!

[Cindy Rez]

Awesome processing Les ...looks vintage!!!

[Denise]

Excellent editing - looks so vintage!

[Melanie Savage]

Your editing has worked a treat!

[karenann]

Gorgeous photo ...love everything about it. The color, texture, vintage look at its best. I agree with every word in your comment, Les. Hugs.

[Peter Bunker]

Wonderful.

[Leslie Manna]

@carolmw Much appreciated Carol; it was an awesome thing to meet a president. :D Take good care now, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@cindyrez Much appreciated cindy........Hope your week is off to a greatstart, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Much appreciated Denise..........Take good care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@karenann 1,000 thanks Karenann, hugs for you too my friend. All my best, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@melaniesavage What a special comment Melanie; it is well appreciated. My best, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@hopelessromantic Thanks Peter........it was fun to try. Take care, Les