I guess part of why we have our favourites also has to do with what was and is in our minds during the creation of that particular image. Even a very simple image can sometimes hold a world of meaning for the creator but can't hold the eye of the viewer. I have found that some of my favourite pieces are definitely not the favourites of the viewers :) But that's ok and is sometimes truly wonderful; especially when one person out of the thousands that belong here notice that special picture too.