"The Deer's Ears"
After several hours of reviewing, discussing, and haggling we settled on this shot for Bellingham Daily Photo's photo of the year. This guy was resting in a field outside Everson (my hometown) when we happened to drive by. We must not have looked too threatening so he hung around to let us snap a couple of pictures.
And the runner-up:

We know it's cheating a little to post two, but we loved them both!
Happy New Year to all of our CDP friends!