Lionfrost
Bearer of the toque
I personally think 'the tree' is cool where it is! And YES, it's obvious that it stands out and that it looks 'out of place' but that's just the point! That's what would help to make it cool and unique! + Mike's idea about having the image and lyric at the bottom of the back of the shirt was so that it could still be seen even if the girl wearing it had long hair, etc... I thought it was an awesome idea!
...still working on it. Thanks for all the feedback!
Just my two cents; I concur on both accounts. I've had a Trivium shirt in stock which has a print roughly where the tree is in the above design, rolling over the side to the back. So basically a "side print" if you will. Although it may look odd at first, it really does work as an original touch.
I've heard people express their appreciation of "lower back" prints as well. Got some Amon Amarth and Satyricon designs sporting that, and it works.
Go for it, I'd say. The design looks great!