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Facing my strongest Fear

Snake around the neck

28 total reviews 
Comment from mamamary


You are not kidding. You are a brave woman. I like the story behind this. I also like the use of black and white. The only problem I see is the shadow showing across the face.

 Comment Written 22-May-2012


reply by the author on 23-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review. You are right about the shade.
Comment from Shakeadog


the black and white works well for this one
good framing
focus sharp
i like the sharpness to it
good backdrop
nice lighting too
good shot

 Comment Written 22-May-2012


reply by the author on 23-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from cleo85


Fine Photo. Congratulation on mastering your fairs. The lighting is excellent; I like the light-shadow combination. How ever intended or not, there is a natural vignette which works out perfect.
It is an albino Boa, the most human friendly snake I know of. I think in show situation they are sometimes kept cold because they go in a kind of dormitory if cold. Down here nobody would do that. We had on living in the jungle near or house for a wile until urban development took over to much for her. We rescued and relocated several of those guys when the jungle was roded.

 Comment Written 21-May-2012


reply by the author on 23-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review and the information about the snake.
reply by cleo85 on 23-May-2012
    Always my pleasure :-)
Comment from Indago


I love the lighting here: the black background against the almost luminous nature of the snake. The look of triumph in her eyes is brilliant.

You were very brave!!

 Comment Written 21-May-2012


reply by the author on 23-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from Sange


My, My What a lovely Boa your daughter is wearing. Me I prefer my boas to be made of Fake FEATHERS! LOL
I think snakes are cool.. They feel real smooth. I love how you faced your fears . I love your lighting here(big surprise right?! LOL)
The way the lighting comes on an angle as if there is one spot light hanging above. The details on the snake are fab.
I like the black background, fits the mood of the shot!
Well done Miss Annie!

 Comment Written 21-May-2012


reply by the author on 23-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from jesuel


what a great and unusual photo and i like how you have used black and white it really creates some great contrast and depth fine work here

 Comment Written 21-May-2012


reply by the author on 21-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from castersupmode


The snake really "glows" in this image which seems consistent with all the mysterious freight that's attached to the idea of the woman and the serpent. Perhaps this is where the innate fear of snakes comes from. Image quality is top notch and I like that there is nothing else in the frame to distract from the main elements. The b&w treatment seems to enhance the effect. Beautiful job.

 Comment Written 20-May-2012


reply by the author on 21-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from donkeyoatey


The lighting on her face seems a bit odd, but I am very proud of you for doing this..facing ones fears is a hard, yet necessary thing. i LIKE snakes, but am not sure I would want this wrapped around me. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 20-May-2012


reply by the author on 21-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from EJEspo


Lots of impact with the snake and the girl with the smiling face. I like how she and the snake are lit with a dark background. I would have liked to see both of her hands lit for balance.

 Comment Written 20-May-2012


reply by the author on 21-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from MorganCollins


well done for getting so close to an animal which scares you. you have taken a nice black and white photo.

 Comment Written 20-May-2012


reply by the author on 20-May-2012
    Thank you very much for the lovely review