Ran each image through Color Efex Pro Old Photo. Did a little darken on the right image, using a soft brush. Did an adjustment of the entire thing using hue/saturation. Saved for Web
The answer: Caught
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I'm afraid you are outvoted, and you'll have to change your word to "fetch" Perhaps a retraction and apology in the regional newspaper will suffice. Hehe.
Not sure what mystery word you're going for here: fetch, play, toy, success, achievement....
I like the story, though the first one is too dark in my opinion - more detail on the head would be better - 1/2 or more of the face is lost in shadow, and too much of the rest of the frame is negative space.
Love the idea on this one. Love the shot on the right and in the center. Wish there was just a little more on the shot on the left. (backlit for a outline, or just a hint more of the face -- not much at all, just a tad more...)