Sometimes I just don't know how something is going to come out. This is one of those times. I did a lot to this one, first getting rid of the b/g and then using 'linear burn' blending mode on the colors. Finally, a generous dose of Noise Ninja. Just for the fun of it, I offer my Original.
I'm not in this side challenge but I love the idea of it so I popped in to see what kind of shots you geniuses are coming up with. This image stunned me from the thumb and I had to look closer. I wasn't dissapointed this image is truely awsome!