Hi Aristotle,
I like the little spot of light highlighting the bud.For me a little crop off the bottom and right.........to put the bud closer to one of the Rule of thirds position........would minimize distractions more while still keep the feeling of the spines.
I agree with Roman. Put that bud more in the bottom right quadrant and it will really help the composition. You did a really nice job of exposure to get that twinkle of light on the bud.