great pics brendan, thanks for capturing :)

so i googled the symbolism behind the form of shiva just now and a couple things gave me some affirming messages:

The snake worn by shiva represents the ego which, once mastered can be worn as an ornament:

The moon within the moon on the forehead tells us that no mind still needs "a little bit of mind" to be expressed:

it gives me a sense that I'm on the right track and confirmation its all ok where im headed

thanks shiva!!