Reading your narrative, think you've tried to tease us somewhat, Bruce. In my humble opinion, your narrative doesn't match with your artwork because this narrative is an underestimation of your artistic skills.
So still an intriguing and good render to me, Buddy, ☺ ☺ ☺ .

This is not plain, or uninteresting at all, just different, with unique results. :) tigs=^..^=

Boy if that's plain I don't know what is - spectacular creation and those colours are gorgeous - Bravo - right into my favs