Are you nuts?! Working with animals in front of the camera! You're a genius. But wait, you cheat! It's fallen asleep! It's drugged? It's stuffed!
No, seriously, super original photo. I keep expecting a mamba to slither out from somewhere!
I wish my vote could have done something for you (but I'm only krill and found you in the midst of tough competition on the 43 beautiful portrait page, too low down the list). Congratualtions on deservedly being amongst the winners.