I would try and remove some of the noise then repost.

Mekun made a good suggestion. Better luck next time.

Very nice. Just a tiny bit oof. The stockings add a lot, but should have taken off the thumb ring.

Agrees about the stockings but the best part is in focus!

Besides, it seems to give the photo more depth and noir quality. GL!

But you got to admit, it is a lovely shot and very well taken, best of luck!

sometimes, a little bit of off focus can add a lot ot a shot, I think it has in this case...........well done author, good luck.

Nice. Need that hat brim pulled down a bit more, and the cig dangling a little ( a'la Bogart)

Lovely, best of luck author

an interesting shot...........how did you achieve it, without damage to whoever the hand belongs to!

You want my secrets!?!? Ok fine I'll share. I hollowed out the bulb then filled it with clear gelatin, then i put a small hole where the thumb is that way not a lot of pressure had to be applied to break it. The gelatin acted as a cushion slowing the movement so that 1. capturing this was a bit easier and 2. the fingers wouldn't go in to far increasing the risk of cutting my hand. And I didn't escape unscathed, if you look at the high res you'll see at the top of the thumb one of the shards is starting to go in, didn't do too much damage though.

OMG author - you have far too much time on your hands lol Thanks for the details though - very creative

Author, that is one of the most clever ideas I have heard and really related a unique, yet puzzling effect. This is one of the best I've seen! GL to you!

And I was suspecting it was you

nicely done and very clever, just love the idea and the application. Hats off on another great entry!

Excellent photo....gl

Wonderfull !