ElGringo

Ok, I'll chime in. Looking at your 3rd photo, the roots almost look like 2 legs; they are both equal in size and almost symetrical, which distracts attention away from the rest of the tree. So, I would rotate the front 10 degrees or so, that way one root will be facing forward (though not straight into the eye of the viewer) and the other will be facing behind, towards some imaginary distance. This will add depth to the composition.

Fig develop chunky, buttressed nebari over time, so to balance the visual effect you will need a shallower, perhaps oval or round pot, and preferably one with a more natural colour. Try unglazed pots too and see what looks best. Figs are tropical and evergreen, so you will want a cream, light brown or greenish coloured pot.

Some ideas to bat around....

Rich

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Richard