Great portrait, we feel complicity between this man and you through his eyes. And a very good framing,first we look at the man and after we can see his beautifull environment, behind.
I agree with Lorraine. I feel the man inviting me in and saying let me show you my country. Bitter cold surival among beautiful sky and mountains. Excellent portrait. Very nicely captured.
I love the landscape element; mountains are beautiful and even the foreground is telling a story but I especially like the portrait. Your friend has a very mischevious look about him that makes him seem young despite the wrinkles and instantly likeable.