It works....lack of sharpness is useful to "spot"gesture only, IMHO......so gesture is alive I agree the lack of sharpness is not a problem. What's a lot more important that it's a full of life portrait and catches the moment.

That is so funny, it made me laugh out loud!

Reminds me of a Turner painting, beautiful sky.

Now that's what I call a black and white photograph! I love how the dark moody lower half contrasts with the bright glowing high clouds and contrail. The grainy look reminds me of fast BW film. Congratulations it's just a great image.