Good setting. It lets the viewer picture the surrounding. I see an extensive Italian garden with stairs leading back to a flowered walkway to the house. Or you just dropped an onion next to some rocks. Either way, good picture.
The highlights are a bit too bright for my tastte but that is really a small issue. I love the placement of the subject and the dynamic settings. It works out really good together. You have made some top notch shots lately.
Nice! soft colors, nice lighting...this picture is so nice that i'm about to cry..lol! yeah..that was corny...makes a nice desktop...well done.. *sniff*