Spotted this poor thing while out biking uphill in the Pyrenees - only had my iPhone.
Yes, I know it’s disgusting, but at the same time graphically appealing, and I found the metaphoric touch by passing on to the next world by making an almost perfect eternity sign irresistible.
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I’m clearly not a wildlife photographer (as you would see on my homepage) and I suspect this subject matter hardly fits the definition of wildlife - rather “nature more” than “still life”. Points of view?
Jan, yes a graphic image as a documentary more than any true wildlife scene as you’ve pointed out. And you’re correct. The infinity loop is a sadly poetic sign for this poor creature. Do you know if this was a venomous snake? …
In general snakes and I get along very well. We keep our distances as far apart as possible. Especially after I was face to face with a very large diamond back on one of my hunting outings as a teenager…
Thanks Paul - much appreciated!
The common European viper is poisonous to smaller animals including dogs but human fatalities are rare. So don’t worry, unless you’re a small rodent…
Well-seen, Jan. Beyond the obvious appeal of the shape, the patterns and textures in this (scales, surrounding stones) work incredibly well. It’s quite dramatic, despite the, er… lack of movement.