I like the composition, but IMO more DOF would make it better! Good luck

ha!... if I only knew how to play with DOF....

DOF is all a matter of the f-stop, f5.6 will let in more light, but only a small area is sharp. f11 will let in less light and give a deeper depth of field. When you focus on something it will be sharp 1/3 infront of that point and 2/3 behind. How deep the focus is depends on your f-stop, lens and distance from the subject.

a perfect 'laymans' explanation Kiwi........

I agree with the DOF. It just takes some practice. I myself have a hard time with it but you have a great shot here to work with. Nice idea

Thanks friiskiwi! I really appreciate your help but I'd prefer you could come to my place and teach me directly...
By the way, i forgot to tell you I'm using a digital Sony DSC-S90 4.1 mega pixels MPEGMOVIE vx bought few centuries ago.... I'm not so sure I could squeeze much more from this camera....
IF I were to buy a new one, what would you all suggest keeping in mind I'm not a professional and that I would like to always have the camera with me (i.e. NOT over one ton and NO longer than 2-3 meters.... )

Author, I'd suggest you post (or have a look) in the photography forum. While I'm here though, you might want to consider a 'bridge' camera as a beginner. Most of the functions of a big DSLR but no need to change lenses and much smaller. I have the Nikon P90 and it does a decent job.

sorry everybody, I had forgotten about the forum, in any case THANKS, at least now I know what category of cameras I have to look at.

Get one with interchangeable lenses, at a minimum

You gave a whole new meaning to the snow white fairytale lol