This was such a great and wide open topic, I feel like a tool for not entering. Oh well, real life time constraints. But the entries were wonderful. There is so much in here that is excellent from phosphorescent mushrooms to rust stained tin rooves. It was really hard to choose this time. But choose we must. 3 points to FWTempest. Technical stuff aside (the pad on the goal posts in unbelievable) this image just hits me. It reminds me of fall. It's intimate, and it struck me. 2 points to Darkginger. This is so playful, I coudln't resist it. The characters are lively and posed well. There's a lot of activity and life in a season which is typically about hibernation. I liked that juxtaposition of concept very well. (that's my art word for the day ;) 1 point to pidjy. Again, that metamorphosis is awesome. It's a pretty simple pic with a lot of soul. The watching scarecrow, the flock of birds, and the ambience is all very warm and somehow surreal. Great entries from everyone! I wish I had more points to offer, but alas, the flag me at 6.