Lethal Embrace
by labuds

Comment by RayEthier:
While I can fully appreciate some individuals being offended by this rather graffic image, I truly cannot comprehend a score of one. The focus could be slightly better, but there is no disputing the fact that the subject matter is well within the challenge description. The lighting is good, as are the composition and background.

I for one was NOT revolted by this image as I have a full appreciation that events of this nature occur on a regular basis in the wild, and for these reasons voted it an 8.

There are things that I do find appalling, but I earnestly endeavour not to let that affect my judgement of the image and the score it warrants.

I could grudgingly support a score of 3, but 1 is truly inane in this and most other instance.

Well done, and my compliments for testing the waters... you now know that for some, personal biases unfortunately have more impact than the quality of the image.

Ray

Message edited by author 2007-10-20 11:57:41.

The Fox and the Hound
by labuds

Comment by SimplyCookie:
I didn't see the boy until I examined the picture a little more, i absolutely love the creativity, you really pulled me in. Should have won a ribbon. Definately a favorite of mine.

French Kiss
by labuds

Comment by CalliopeKel:
I like rats as pets so this isn't fun for me. Sorry.

French Kiss
by labuds

Comment by rhiann31:
Please tell me that it's already dead.

Lethal Embrace
by labuds

Comment by peete:
hahahha 11 ones..... silly people.....
i hope they get eaten by snakes in their sleep.........

French Kiss
by labuds

Comment by VictoriaSecretGarden:
WOW! Perfect timing!

Lethal Embrace
by labuds

Comment by missykim:
OMG dude. Umm, nice lighting. Good pose. Poor rat, I can't look anymore :'(

French Kiss
by labuds

Comment by disdatmac:
This is totally gross, but it is a magnificent shot. great macro...but ick.

Lethal Embrace
by labuds

Comment by Ed_S:
Wow...technically this is a nice picture with decent composition and exposure. However, you should caution viewers against enjoying this image just before or just after eating.

French Kiss
by labuds

Comment by Imagineer:
A stunningly clear macro of a gruesome scene.

It wouldn't be so bad if this was the wild but it's not. It's a man-made death and it's painful and unpleasant for the victim (unless killed humanely prior to feed which, due to blood looks like it hasn't been.). You'll probably get marked down for that compassion factor, but I'll overlook it because this is a tecchnically well shot photo.

Incidentally, I've kept snakes and pythons for many years and have always weaned them onto humanely killed, frozen food. It's illegal to feed live now in the UK.