A natural setting, natural and common action captured perfectly. Very effective use of foreground lighting to enhance the hand and provide detail. A great flame capture, this black and white treatment is a solid demonstration of how to control light and properly treat an image. Well done.
Excellent subject, sharp and great tones. I find the crop around the mouth way too tight. It's really hard to tell it's a lip with smoke and draws my eye too much, trying to figure it out.