Honorable Mentions:
Margaret Lew- Neon color warning frog
![](https://pbase.com/image/128344242/medium.jpg)
Arnie Peterschmidt - Green Python camouflage (beautiful snake!!!)
![](https://pbase.com/image/159239572/medium.jpg)
3rd Place: Markus Grompe - Prickly stinging caterpillar
![](https://pbase.com/image/83454690/medium.jpg)
2nd Place: Ken Zaret -Ospreys' Talons
![](https://pbase.com/image/163389382/medium.jpg)
Winner:
Markus Grompe - Poisonous spine & camouflage fish - this fit the subject perfectly & tells the story of defense.
![](https://pbase.com/image/140257019/medium.jpg)