I would crop out the bottom third, to place more dominance on the roots.

Friiskiwi, thanks for the suggestion. A done deal. lol. Does put the focus where it needs to be. Thanks again.

You are most welcome, this really is better.

great shot

original perspective

I like it. What's the white stuff on the bottom?

Thanks, It was shot in a zoo. So here it'as an aquarium. The greay part is some kind of concrete place in front of the glass, and the white part is the sand placed in the aquarium.

Beautiful chiaroscuro effect. well done!

nice effect gr8..

Thank you!