Photo works because of the bottom (respectfully disagree with a few comments) as it provides the needed perspective (without it few would have seen the challenge connection)
Greens pop in the light -- shadow on lower trees disturbs my eye but adds a creative element that breaks up the composition. Like the border and the crop. Scored it a 5 (only because I took a couple of points off because a limited fit with the challenge -- I felt more leaves than wooden)
Great image! The top looks like a macro of brocolli (just me, I'm sure), but then the bottom makes it clear. I like the clarity that you got at such a long distance.