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Original - Snake handling in a church in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Reason
I think this is a very striking, dramatic photograph. It also illustrates the subject well and makes a person want to learn more.
Articles this image appears in
Snake handling
Creator
Russell Lee (photographer) for the United States government, in 1946.
p.s. In case you were wondering I am strongly opposed to snake handling, based on Matthew 4:7 as well as common sense. :-) Steve Dufour (talk) 18:34, 17 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Just to defend my initial oppose, I have to point out that a higher image was uploaded since I cast my initial vote. I still oppose do to lack of historical context. --Leivick (talk) 05:48, 17 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Makes sense, thanks. My oppose stands unless a unique historical context emerges. DurovaCharge! 22:05, 17 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --Noodle snacks (talk) 01:21, 20 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]