apologies for the delay in concluding this S&T. There were so many great entries, I wanted to have a quiet time to appreciate them properly.
I loved the various takes on the theme, as well as the technical and artistic execution.
HM in no particular order:
Marcel's Black Swan, fantastic composition
Markus' Red Jackets, quite a timing

3rd place: Jarek's Umbrellas, celebrating red and geometry

2nd place: Hugh's Sinking Realisation - composition, timing, sharpness, and us imagining the rider's realisation indeed, well done!

and Winner: Allen's Cardinal in Snowy Cedar, because I was coming back to this one again and again, loving the way the bird is framed in this magical array of branches and snow. Congrats, over to you.

All the best to you and your families.
Dave