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I was just looking at your original photo "my nightmare has a pulse." The new one is much better. I can't even express in words how beautiful your description was in your original photo. I can't stand people on this site who shoot photos without feeling and passion behind them. I suppose you can't please everyone, but as for the comment about "hating" it because of the blood and what not... I laughed. this is your art and you express your feeling beautifully, which is what ANY artist should want to accomplish, regardless of their opinions. keep working, and i hope you will continue to display this passionate work.