Love the blue!

This is great indeed.

author, this is clever, but I am having a little difficulty in understanding your idea of minimalism. The eye is immediately drawn to the smoke, which does not really suggest the theme, imo.

The smoke is a visual representation of of the simple act of breathing....sustaining life

Beautiful Shot

ok, nice concept...... thanx for the explanation.

The things you do with smoke! Great shot

nice shot

If I were you I would flip this on the horizontal, most people read a picture from left to right subconsciously so its better if the interesting part is on the left of the shot, thats my 2 cents anyway, Awesome shot.

hahaha I commented and then voted, didn't realise I was giving advice to one of the best people on the site...

author, there is a strange halo effect around and within this image, can you tell what filter has been used please.

Off course MOD.
Raw file.
Increase clarity.
Sharpening.
Adjust shadows/highlights.
Increase contrast 3 in PS.
The flash fired above the frame diagonal & that in compination with increase contrast 3 maybe caused that effect.
Thats all..i have nothing to hide!
I am ready to give RAW & EXIF's if needed .

not necessary!............. your explanation is fine, thank you....

I dunnnooooooo.... Throw it out, just to be safe!

Beautiful

Great shot..