Lichen and stairs (C&C)

[Snakeguy101]

Just looking to refine my techniques. I was wondering what I could have done to make this shot better without post-processing and what I can do using photoshop or other software to improve it. Still new to photography so any comments welcome.
thanks.

 

[Abby Rose]

I'd have gone closer.

 

[Ron Evers]

Crop to the suject.