There is a little mindblowing extravaganza going on at [link] and, if you have the nerve to read through all that fanfare and champagne, you'll see what's going on below.

My picks for the best deviations of 2007, tragically unaccompanied by pictures nor bold underlines.

[link] Mr. Nose and the Onion
As said before, Mr. Nose is the sad little story of a man who's had enough. The colour choice, easy-to-follow storyline, and relatable Mr. Nose all serve to make this a unique piece.

[link] I Like Buttons
I like buttons too! With a fervent passion.

[link] Shallowness Blues
I honestly don't know enough about sigma 150/2.8 macro lenses (and now slightly enlightened) and kenko extension tubes to tell you how technically perfect this shot must be. But sure looks good enough to warrant extra attention paid to the colour, depth, and sharp focus.

[link] Endzone: Climber versus Barrington
This is my favourite entry above even those of lan-kun's brilliant hopscotches and mounds of black cats. Climber is an utterly lovable character, and equally admirable is Unknown's artistic skill. If you haven't checked out the already-concluded Endzone, I highly recommend it. Endling's profile: [link]

[link] Chamber
Understated, pensive, hosting great examples of enjambment. It's a common enough scene, the old lady on a park bench with the birds, but Jonzoiplu adds a hefty sigma 150/2.8 macro lens and kenko extension tube to that.

[link] Masquerade
Another of my friend's tangy, brilliantly twisted concoctions. This one with a more romantic sheen, but still flaunting that up-front voice and mastery of dialogue.

[link] Duelling
A short, punchy animation by Inkthinker: a fast-paced, whimsical duel between two possibly-angry, possibly-just-up-for-a-fight men.

[link] The Sloth and the Meteor
As you might expect, slothy and minimalistic. Super-renz manages to get the message across in 9.5 words and some stellar animation. That is, if there is a message?

[link] OMG
Speaking of OMG from the sloth deviation, here's another Endzone entry, this one radically different from Climber's, but chock full of attitude and whim. Well done, Sebby.

[link] Queen Bee
I've never seen colour quite like that of Joe Reimer's. Have you? Watch out, this might end up in the national art gallery some day.

Yep, that's about it, really. Let me know what you think!