Man and Cows Head

@Sujit Sudhi: Thankyou, this image will evoke strong feelings I think. Here in the UK most people buy meat wrapped in cellophane, it is so far removed from the living thing it was, and its death is hidden from view. Although I don't eat meat, or use animal products, I have seen animals slaughtered, and seen different customs of sale and display in different parts of the world. The head is a powerful symbol of the animals identity, and evokes a different feeling to seeing its leg, or rump, or flank once slaughtered.

@Ron: Thanks for your comment. When I took the shot, what struck me was that the ghostly brightness of the severed cows head somehow seemed to enhance its sentient nature.

@amarjit: Yes, this is the whole shot, uncropped, and the meat seller was proud to show the cows head. I have left none of my own judgments in my title or commentary, thats up to you to do in viewing it, but I guess that all of this poor animal would be used for some purpose, and not just discarded as waste. And I'm saying that as someone who is a lifelong vegetarian who avoids all animal products in my daily life.

@Scotfot: Thanks for your comment. Although I don't eat meat myself, I am offended by the supermarket 'hidden from view' cellophane culture, and not by the openness of the market or butchers shop as is on offer here. At least you know what you are buying, and in this case, looking at.