I threw this in at the last minute and didn't catch that the day it was taken (June 19, 2011) was before the start of the challenge. Bummer. It was my 3rd highest score, too. :(
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Darn. This is going to get DQ'ed. :( It was an honest mistake. It was a last minute submission right after entering the June Free Study and I didn't pay close enough attention to the dates. This was my 3rd highest score so far, too. :(
Appealing image. Down to the bits of muck on the body. The huge OOF area to bottom right is distracting. If possible crop higher with more black above it's head and less rock. Could then easily be used in NG.