If I cropped the bottom, I'd lose the sap (or "blood") trail, which is why I titled it "Bleeding Tree," but I see your point. I don't think I'll play around with it any more. It has more personal meaning than anything else.
Ooooh, I have a woodpecker like that, that comes around in the winter, he is quite the rascal. He is so huge. I even followed him down in the woods to get his picture. He sat long enough for me to get ready, looks at me then flies off.