Thank you for being bold as posting 2nd ! I like the globe in the background. I don't know if you've ever visited ESRI's website (www.esri.com), but they use the globe a lot in their artwork. ESRI makes the software that I use to create maps in GIS.
The lower branch on the tree appears to be broken. The night / dark look is a bit somber. I'd like to see something more colorful and alive.
Again, thanks for being bold enough to enter early and give it your best. We have several days to go so I'm excited to see what you'll come up with next.