Ooooooo.....
by nygold

Comment:
THE laugh out loud entry. Graphically simple and bold. Perfect composition. The seen-better-days sweatshirt really enhances the overall tone. And black and white is the only way to go. My personal favorite of the challenge.

Fishing Party debate
by tome

Comment:
I don't buy the title but I very much like the photo.

dames in the dungeon
by tanguera

Comment:
Excellent exposure in this image misty with the atmosphere of a bygone era.
This pair of Marie Antoinette-ish barefoot women suggest to me that women are still subjugated in a world run by men who would be kings. The details in this dimly lit dungeon are wonderfully apparent and it took me awhile to notice that the barred doors in the background are closed. Very strong.

Political Gluttony
by njsabs

Comment:
The adorableness of this puppy -- Australian Shepherd? -- undermines the sharpness of the satirical message, but in no way does it detract from the pleasure of looking at this picture. It's now a lighthearted jab, which is fine. The white background lends a sweet simplicity to it. Dog's got my vote.

The Queen Eats First
by yakatme

Comment:
Unflinching image of the pecking order of power and rapaciousness. Perhaps it's due to the somber implications of the title, but these ospreys (?) are particularly unappealing. She's hooding her food from the powerless masses, to extend the metaphor, who look rather scraggy. Nicely detailed and composed, and though the presence of her entire left wing might have been nice, it also might have detracted from the compactness of the picture.

Dark Council
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
Well-lit image that conveys the sense of Lucifer as politician, amid his dark coterie of acolytes. Draped in bling --- good touch. I feel that we are getting a truer picture than politicians prefer to present. Too bad his acolytes don't look more grim.

Live TV Debate
by Lydia

Comment:
The word seems trite, but when I say that this is a cute image I mean that I smile, enjoy it and also appreciate its cleverness. The background mirrors the self-serving backgrounds so often seen at events controlled by the promoter. I like how amicably this debate is proceeding. The only thing that might be altered, to be picky, is to have the "Minimal" debater drinking water.

protect and serve
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Sharp political commentary. Wonderful juxtaposition of this young child and the whole looming security apparatus. Furthermore, the wires ensnare and ensnarl him. I remember when we used to talk about the repressive spying of the commies on their own citizens. Good to see that the ecumenical spirit of democracy has embraced its former bete noire.

pot politics poster (child)
by tvsometime

Comment:
I like this gentleman's direct, if watery, gaze. He's right out there, expressing himself, filling the frame. I also appreciate the hint of an American flag gripped in his right hand. Black and white works well here. And if he feels like a snack later on, that 'LEGALIZE' sign looks like it's printed on the cover of some Jiffy Pop.

Preparing to Canvass
by xianart

Comment:
Beautifully captures the mood of local (I'm guessing) politics. The skewed angle suggests informality. The smiling faces and Canadian flag suggest a lack of vein-throbbing extremists. Lucky you.