Crazed person with extension tubes shoots shoe laces!

[SaraMWHB]

Taken with Canon Rebel T1i

1.3 sec @ f/5.6
55mm with 21mm extension tube
natural and sidelighting; no flash

I'm not sure if the deep shadows add to the mood of this photo or if they're distracting. Critiques greatly appreciated - Thank you!

Sara

[Saralonde]

I don't find the deep shadows distracting, but the out of focus section on the lower left is a little distracting. The narrow dof field is fine in the back, but right out front it grabs your attention.

I like how you caught the frayed threads on the shoelaces.

[SaraMWHB]

Thank you, Linda/Sarah (which is it, BTW? Sorry to call you by the wrong name if I have!!!!!!!). Because of the extension tube (I assume I lost a lot of light with it on), I couldn't use a narrower aperture for more depth-of-field. I tried putting my camera more paralell to the part I was photographing, but it didn't have the same feeling to it. I was thrilled with the fraying detail the lens captured with the tube, though. The deep, deep shadows "worried" me,
Thank you again!!!!!!