The photo gives the impression of twigs sticking out at all different angles, which would be particularly handy and elegant. Instead, there are three main branches with the twigs positioned on a flat plane on each. It's still nice, but not quite as pretty as the picture. That said, I really can't expect much more for the low price. It's a sturdy piece, and a great starter display if you aren't ready to put a lot of money into one yet.