I love the angles of the ropes, I wish the background didn't fight the lines so much. Its funny but the detail in the cloth takes away from the rope a little IMHO when I feel the ropes should be the main focus of this shot. Hope that makes sense to you.
This is cool! Great lines and textures here. I like the side lighting and the way it plays against the ropes and through the grommets. Nice tonal range, too. Way to go!
Due to some good suggestions, I have re done most of my images up till now, and removed the white borders. I am going to have most of them up for selection, for DPC prints, and they are better in this new format.
Wowzers, Shez! This is really a superb image! Love the detail, textures, lighting, comp - all of it! AND you've given me an idea for a new style of suspenders! :)