very cool idea. i thought it was the man's arm - only on 2nd look did i see the lady and the gem an expression you captured. Great execution of the idea =)
Kind of a visual metaphor for life passing by at a very fast pace; the man seems passively resigned to the speed; the woman seems to want to take charge of her place in it and appears to be trying to get a handle on the brakes, maybe to slow things down.
Love your creativity. I am amazed that you were able to capture this particular moment. My mind just can't get around what you did to be able to photograph this.
wonderfully elusive! beautiful light -- as if in a dream -- some details apparent, others slip from sight and memory. i love the sense of motion and of 'reaching' here -- just marvelous!!