Summer is always a challenge, so many people are away from home, enjoying other things that making art.  It was great seeing so many unusual ideas depicting HOT!  Every entry was terrific, I am sure it was difficult to choose.

Here is the count:

In fifth place, with 1 point:  Thunderstone's prose piece

Tied for fourth place, with 5 points each:  bangonthedrums' "Black Rose" and X-PaX's "Hiao"

In third place, with 6 points:  rocserum's "Fractasia flame burst"

In second place, with 9 points: Rich2's "Desert Pool"

In first place, with 14 points:  three_grrr's "Hotter then Hades"

Thanks to all who entered!  You all did a marvelous job.  Congratulations to three_grrr for that great entry! Rita, please let me know what you want to challenge for September.

I am looking forward to what you will all come up with for this new challenge!

~Viv
 

Fractals will always amaze me!