I still love it, and don't know why it was removed, must have been something in the wording of the contest that was lost on both of us.Must go and have a look at that contest now to see what is left.

Still a great shot... I don't know, but would guess that it was removed because it didn't show the scenery of a carnival, but just a person. Good luck here, though - anything goes!

What a shame. But i agree with Kyricom as a possible reason. I think the photo is a carnival in it self.

I guess the mods may say that people know who you are because of voting for you in the other one. Lets hope sanity prevails. as I'm sure most will vote the same way.

Congrats, I love this shot.

Not so sure the helmet is the focal point of the photo. Nic shot though author.

Thanks, cropped it tighter

Nice crop author!