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[GreenSlime89]

This is one of the photos I took today when I was out at my local park. I deliberately moved the camera in a downward motion during exposure to get this effect. I'm considering shortlisting this for a competition for next year but I would like some opinions on it.
The camera used was a Canon EOS 20D with a 50mm F1.8 lens attached. Giving an effective focal length of 75mm.
The shutter speed was 1/8 seconds.
The white balance was cloudy.
The aperture was F8.0
The ISO was set at 100.
The conditions were overcast but fairly bright.

If you could give me your honest opinions on it and how I could improve it in camera. (It looks better from further away)

EDIT: It is okay to edit.