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Good catch for the theme! The textures themselves are pretty interesting too: well seen.

 

As for composition I find this one a bit boring and static: in my eyes the gray top thing does not work. You may want to leave it in but then I would tilt to create a diagonal, or else leave more breathing space on top (about 1/3 or so).

 

I would also change the light: the way your light plays on top of the rope (assuming that is what it is) is really nice, but the bottom is too dark really.

 

I think this can be improved by trying a bit more abstract, and cropping majorly (or getting closer). Attaching a (very quick and very dirty) example. If you got a macro lens I would dare move in even more (tried but cropping that much with such limited number of pixels I got a very jagged image).

 

In all, very interesting texture, I love the colors, and this is something that - in my eyes - just screams for lots of experimentation. If PT can re-visit this I think PT should.

 

Just an opinion of course, feel free to disagree.

 

Regards,

 

Tom

I think that you are right on. this is another look as well what do you think of this?

I agree with Tom - either closer or more space on the top; I'd prefer the latter, though I find your alternative more engaging than the original which feels a touch static, PT - probably because of the subdued lighting.

I think light falling on parts of the rope in the centre might have served to boost the tactile nature of the image, especially if sharp.

Thanks for participating.

Of the two I prefer the composition of the second.

 

But overall I think its the lighting that has let you down, rather than the comp.

ie both could be stronger images if lighting was better.

 

Might be worth playing around with the Photoshop Lighting Effects filter. Can do wonders if applied in small doses (low opacity).

 

There's potential in that green!