Love the detail on the shnoz. Great detail and good usage of dof. Crop is interesting leaving nothing to the imagination, you wanted us to understand that this is a dog's nose and this aspect has been well done. I cropped the photo really tight and only left his curls and nose in the photo and that gave it an alien look. I like this image you have up.

Thanks still

I like everything about this post. The sinuousness delights the eye with curves that take us on a visual ride through the image with the detailed scales being hugged from all sides and that adds to the boa constrictor feel, furthermore all those curves exude a feeling of aliveness. Also, the fact you used a nice border implies that this snake is held "in" and we can safely study it...that border acts like a protective mechanism. I do think that the dof and focus is sharp and the hues, which I find warm and inviting, further hold us deeply in this presentation.

Sharp eye and so colourful that immediately our attention goes there. I bet with even a tighter crop it would have been a stronger image. A very enjoyable view.