Nature 3rd place winner

I took this photograph in the national park "Niedersächsiches Wattenmeer". During low tide the sea revealed this tideland, glasswort sticking out like little trees. I had to focus stack the image to ensure full sharpness from back to front.

I am into photography for about 10 years now but only taking images very occasionally. Since about a year I am taking it more seriously.
I haven't participated in any major competition so far. May have to do with being a bit apprehensive. I have won one small competition in a german magazine called "Makrowelt" from Traumflieger though...