Another year of great costume entries. :thumbsup
However, one thing that really gets me is that someone will spend a lot of time and money on creating and entering a costume in this contest and then sell themselves short with a poor photo. I know that not everyone has access to a professional photographer, but put a little effort into getting into a setting that showcases your costume build. At the very least, go outside and get a photo in the sunlight with trees, a brick wall, or some other neutral background. Selfies in the bathroom mirror are not going to get votes on this forum, no matter how nice the costume. Oh ... and use a digital camera, not your cell phone.
