killed by explosion

[Frog]

Here are two of same shot.
First one un-edited except resize and auto sharpen.
Second I played with mostly with levels.
Note: I know the composition sucks as I cut off too much of the bottom lettering but will re-do the photo.
What I'm mostly wanting to know is what you think about the editing. My main purpose was to make the lettering a bit more distinct.
I'm thinking of making this into a dyptech(sp?) with the whole tombstone when I find out how to make one.
Thanks for your opinions!
btw: This is a color shot not converted to b/w