Barren from Eucalyptus

My goal with this one was to try to depurate the composition to the

maximum. The two visible eucalyptus were being gently lit by a late

afternoon light and their bright bark reflecting much more than the

shadowed pine tree forest on the background. So I reinforced that contrast

in post processing as a way to convey a metaphor for how this species can

be overwhelming and destructive (the barren soil) to non native habitats.

Well, that's too much for an explanation, what I really care is if it works as

a photograph and that I'm not so sure. Feedback much appreciated.

I appreciate your intent in this photograph and I understand the photo after reading your intent. But as a photo, it doesn't send that message.