Love the dof and bokeh, just wish the whole image was a bit brighter as the backround is kindof too dark and blends in with the foreground because of that. 6 from me.
The execution of this photo is your savior here. IMHO, I don't think the creativity is great, I think the subject is boring, and it really doesn't adequately connect to the challenge. However the execution, and overall image here is extraordinary. The mood is great, the image is sharp, and it stands out. Im giving it an 8 on shear execution. Great job. GL.
The only criticism is the ghostly figure in the background, doesn't fit with composition for me. The hand and ring stands out and would have made an exellent subject on their own.