Comment: optical illusion challenge! saw the throat first...thought....what kinda plant is that...looked up to the eye...he started to look more like a lizard (or whatever he is)....saw the surrounding plants......began to focus....now ALL I can see is his glare!!!!! now THAT was entertaining! and kinda spooky!
Comment: The heightened textures on the hand and petals grab my attention....so does your idea....so does the loop.....so does the title....so does the vase....finally a black background that makes some sense.... cool shot!