The 'Texture' of the tree almost seems like an afterthought to the composition of the forest. The lighting is a bit too intesnse. I think I would hav eliked to see the bark a little closer.
Nice take on the challenge. Good texture in that tree. It might have been interesting to see this in a slightly underexposed version to bring out more detail, or else raise the contrast a touch. Still, a good job.
For me this could use a little more punch in the colours, or a higher level of contrast - something to bring it away from the entirely everyday look that it has. You've captured the texture of that nearer tree very well, and your composition is promising - but its in the tonality of the image that it falls down i think. Also the light was very general, very non-specific at the time - perhaps a touch more directionality in that light would help to enhance the sense of depth. a promising scene, but perhaps not under these lighting conditions.
[World Record Attempt]
+ Textures are here!
- This photo isn't appealing for more than a few seconds. There is overexposure in the sky, you could have chosen a lower or higher POV than the ordinary one you have used now and the composition isn't great.