The most interesting aspect of this photo, for me, is the detailed grain in the metal of the fork. It is also the most distracting as it pulls attention away from the the 'subject': the peas. The strong lines of the fork and knife, doubled by the high contrast of these utensils agains the white plate, add to this effect of pulling the viewer out of the photo. The peas seem inconsequential when they should be the main focus.