Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by digifotojo:
Years ago, there was a Freudian rumor circulating that a fear of snakes was a subconscious fear of the male genetalia. Well, I don't know if I agree with that because I've never seen a phallus w/fangs. These are obviously rattlers and they are to be avoided. As kids, we spent weekends at our parents' hunters cabin in Sinnamahoning, PA and were told adamantly to not stray too far from the cabin because we might get bit by a rattle snake. Of course, no one ever did but that was probably my only real fear of snakes. When I lived in High Point, NC, my cat cornered a Coppperhead and had its head pinned down on the ground with one paw. The neighbors, who had small children were amazed to see this and greatful that my cat was able to disable this venomous snake before one of the children encountered it. These days, the only snakes I see are the harmless garden variety, also called garter snakes, that live in rock piles as a natural habitat and come out to sun themselves when the weather is nice.

I like your closeup with the focus on the two heads. Very nice detail and color.

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by dafletchr:
Yours and mine. Looks like the male trying to butter up the female. Of course, it is spring.

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by Melethia:
Yikes! Well, OK, cool! I actually LIKE snakes. I quite like the way the two heads are situated. Neat shot!

Polar Dreams
by Kelli

Comment by Alicia:
Ooooh - this is so sweet. I just love it! The blues everywhere and the title, the polar bear's look and pose. Totally awesome.

JR receiving trophy
by Kelli

Comment by Alicia:
Very cute - Norman Rockwell-esque.

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by SandyP:
Eeeeeee. Well, actually, they used to be my nightmare, but ever since I started spending time trying to capture this one gorgeous snake at my zoo, I have come to appreciate them so much. They are really very pretty. And some of them have very sweet expressions on their faces. I know. My pyscho-animal-loving disorder has really crossed the line, but I really like this photo :)

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by bobonacus:
Great clarity ... I've signed up to a snakes workshop in a couple of months so looking forward to getting some great snake shots myself!

February
by Kelli

Comment by Melethia:
Too darn cheerful to be February. :-) I do like it, though!

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by cryan:
I really like this shot. Great detail in their heads, and the funky colors work well with your dream theme. Now, I love snakes, so when I see this I kinda go, OMG they are so cute. i want to play with them. Yes I'm a little goofy this way.

Welcome to my Nightmare
by Kelli

Comment by jdixonsd:
Good capture!