Hi Tim, just a quick catch-up from me on my first visit to your thread. Thanks for popping into mine as I try to get up to date
Old - I used to have a 00-gauge model engine called Nellie when I was little. In fact, I'm sure I still do, as I would never get rid of her! They're both perfect images for the theme, but I favour #1 for the slight motion in the engine and the look of concentration on the man's face. He really makes the image come alive.
Metal - love the different colours and textures in the weathered metal, and the vertical lines in the wood behind. A strong image.
Captive - as you say, you'd normally wonder "who did that!?" but it works so well. Lovely light and details, and an unusual take on the theme.
Miniature - I bet you didn't have to think long and hard about a subject for this one! I do really like the first image because of the huge contrast in size between the two subjects.
Abandoned - just fab. I love the colours and textures, especially the green growing on the old wood, and the hole where it's rotted away completely. Great details
Happy - definitely a happy expression and the flying hair is expressive. Happy colours too.
Camouflage - great minds clearly think alike! I chose our (black) cat for this theme, and yours blends in remarkably well with the carpet. Thankfully ours don't sleep on our stairs as we'd never see them! Pretty puss, too.
Danger - I'm not sure about #1, but I do like the second shot. Lots of strong contrasting colours and clear 'red for danger' signs and signals. I like the composition too, with the inclusion of the bridge. Very nice
I've enjoyed looking through your thread and will be following and keeping up in future