I thought this was a challenge rather than a contest, but hey ... if you want us to vote, I'm game!

3 points - Chip - Fog  (for the sheer beauty of his writing!)
2 points - beachzz - Red moon (for the amazingly moody imagery)
1 point - tresamie - Flaming eyes (for the humorous, light-hearted twist)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa