Oooh, tough choices. If I voted several different times, I'd probably have entirely different selections! But here are my choices of the moment:
Main Challenge:
1. (5 points): Shadow spill
This one jumped out at me at the beginning, and continues to draw my eye. Perfect fit to the theme, a difficult exposure well-executed... exactly the sort of thing I wish I'd taken!
2. (3 points): Tea house
Again, a good fit to the theme, and it draws me in - I wonder what the objects on the table are? It looks cool and relaxing, I'd like to go sit there.
3. (1 point): Purple flower
I like the simplicity here - purple and contrasting yellow as the only colours, and the intensely backlit centre transform a flower into something almost abstract.
Honorable mentions to Serrated (another simple, almost abstract image) and Samburu.
Exhibition Gallery:
1. (5 points): Glasses
Fascinating near-abstract. I really like the interplay of curves, light and shadow.
2. (3 points): Caress
Simple, elegant, and the title is perfect. A nice example of the title enhancing the photo. Delicious colours, too.
3. (1 point): On the hunt
I love the way the light shines through the spider's legs. Another simple image, too.
Honorable mentions to Light after the storm and Abandoned.
Great entries, thanks for making it such a difficult choice!
Julie