Cut out the hands:
1) Edit in quick mask mode to make a rough cut-out first.
2) Then, use pen tool to make a more detailed cut-out.
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Position the hands just like in the Michelangelo's painting.
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Make another copy of the left hand onto another layer. Position it to make the hand bend.
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Use eraser tool to erase unnecessary part. Always reduce the hardness of the eraser (I use 30%) to perfectly blend the images.
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Make 3 layers of the right hand index finger. Using pen tool is always the right choice. This will be for the next step.
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Then bled those layers onto the right hand. Using eraser tool for blending is easier for me cause you can adjust manually when dealing with small layers.
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Make a new black background layer.
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Then add another background layer on top of existing background layer. The color used is the color of the gloves itself.
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Then:
Layer > Add Layer Mask > Reveal All or Hide All (either way).
Color the background with radial gradient (gradient tool).
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Use smudge tool to add some interesting effect on the background. Use 30% hardness is adequate.
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Filter > Render > Lens Flare...
Use 105mm Prime with 50% brightness.