Simon, the theme wont be chosen by Liam. We have gone past that
model for a comp as while it is a good
model and fitting reward for the winner, we found multiple minds critically tearing apart any theme gets a better result. Often one person sees a theme only a few ways, when others may see a more obtuse variation not originally intended. Multiple minds should explore all variables and potential pitfalls with any theme (and we have seen a few pitfalls). The egg theme was the result of exactly that sort of robust discussion.. Many
mods/admins have seen a few different interpretations of a theme in the past, the intention is to remove interpretation of theme and compliance with the theme as variables, leaving all entrants on an even footing with just the quality of their imagery being compared.