I did this exact thing that Ryan Neil does with one of my
B-woods and caught all kinds of flack because of it...
I would agree... though. I also think your front should be with
The tree turned slightly to the right.
Reason... by doing these two things, you visually compact the
Tree, as well as create dimension. Right now the tree is all on
The same plane, side to side. Which gives the viewer a very 2
Dimensional tree. By turning slightly to the right, one now has
More interaction with the tree, and you have adjusted the view
To a more front to back approach.
Which helps to alleviate the very long bottom branch that everyone
Is addressing. By, turning, you will shorten the look optically, thus
Giving a more compact feel.
The tilting of the tree forward will do this as well. Once the tree's foliage
Begins to fill in, it will help to hide the branch as well. Not sure you
Will want to go a full 45 degree tilt, for this would put the branch almost
Straight down. Perhaps a compromise between the two...