That frame doesn't, in any way, help the image. It could use a bit more background on the left side.
To your question, I like the background as is and it is a very nice image.![]()
Background is nice,I said 'WOW!' when I saw the image.I would try a thinner frame for a more spacious look![]()
Nice. I don't see anything wrong with the current background.
Beautiful color, clarity, and nice use of DOF. I agree with John about the background.
Another wonderful image, Ian.
Sergio
Thanks everyone for the comments. The original certainly has more space around it.
I shall try and find time to recompose it and re-post the result.
(without the heavy frame it would seem….just one of a number of experiments I was playing with).
'Dying to see what you can come up with...