Rope or no rope?

I spent 2 weeks wanting to paint this image and debating whether I should include the rope that is in the reference photo. I finally went for it and barely let the rope into the edge knowing that I could hide it with a frame if I wanted. Then,..

Here, 2018

Acrylic on canvas, 16x20

Photo credit: The photo was not credited on the site I found it. Please do let me know if you have any information about the photographer.