Even if the quality of the image isn't the best possible i must say that this is an "out of the box" thinking.
Very good eye author!!!

Thanks for the encouragement...I did change the photo to one that might be slightly better quality I hope.

well done... very nice..

www.imagenomic.com
If you go to this site you can download a free program and minimize and sometimes eliminate the noise that the background shows. You can do one picture at a time for free or pay like $30 to do many at once. That will greatly increase your picture I promise
I'll hold my vote for now

bear in mind author, that reducing noise in an image can also change it's sharpness! I don't know what camera you use, or what settings, perhaps you might need to address this first.

I agree with you adenicyprus and I didn't think about that. BUT. in this shot I see that the noise can be done and then maybe down a bit on the midtones and up a bit on the contrast. Not a lot on both but just a bit will make it look sharp. A bit darker but I think it would be awesome! IMO of course

Thanks for the help you guys...I will work at my settings and look into www.imagenomic.com in the future! your constructive advice is much appreciated!!

Congrats for your first place!

CONGRATS!

Congrats!!!

Belated, but congrats!