ermis_ermiskis

The photo captured a piercing look, not to mention a rare, unfamiliar moment for most viewers. All elements prompt to the stable eye expression of the subject, creating a sense of owe, perhaps of shock...The masculine posture of the subject balances and soothes the situation, giving us a good sense of the familiarity between the man and the snake. The snake with its more-or-less negative connotation within common perception yields the staggering contrast that, in my opinion, inspired the photograph to be taken. All in all, rare features, rare photograph.