This is going to be a most difficult contest to decide based on what has already been submitted. Everyone's image is wonderful and I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that people are the most interesting subjects there are.
For in and out, above, about, below,
'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.
From Edward Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
No reason to abstain from voting, since 'you' (speaking generally here) cannot vote for your own image.
The only thing I can think of, would be that 'you' (again, speaking generally here) are casting votes against 'your' own submission/entry.. to an extent.
Although, I highly doubt that that would be the 'why' for you.
That said..
Best of luck, you have a good good entry.
A challenging shot to have captured ... that works well to impart the action of the moment. :o)
I didn't know that my own shot was taken out of the list for me. Cynlee told me that. Once I realized I wouldn't be cheating because it wouldn't be possible to vote for my own shot, I went ahead and voted for those that I thought were the best. Many of my friends say I stand a good shot but I'm very critical of my own work... lol Suffice to say, my voting job is done.
For in and out, above, about, below,
'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.
From Edward Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam