puppet, left-handed, strings attached to left side, wooden texture, detailed carving, vintage style, expressive eyes, marionette, colorful attire, felt hat, striped shirt, patched trousers, articulated joints, dynamic pose, raising left hand, stage, theater curtains, spotlight, soft shadows, warm ambient lighting, 3/4 view, close-up on hand, depth of field, puppeteer's silhouette in background, whimsical, storytelling, fantasy setting.