I'm giving the nod to Zach for "Dark Red". I'm definitely a sucker for perfectly executed flower shots, and this is a very fine example of that. I might be inclined to boost the background brightness just a tad, since it's a complementary colour. But that's obviously a matter of personal taste. I have to say that "Night in the Abbey" is terrific and "Wheat" is very well composed. Both are shots that make you pause and ponder. The King Green Heron is a cool action shot --- so sharp with a great background too.

Thanks for the opportunity to judge, and for the great submissions this week. Congrats to Zach!