We had a great response to our inaugural caption contest, and after a short delay (note to selves: don’t organise any more contests on busy weekends just before Christmas) we have a winner. It was a close-run thing, but we finally decided that our favourite caption was #5 by bigwinnman:

“When I look at the world through this narrow confine it all looks good to me!!“

Well done bigwinnman, and thanks to everyone for participating!

As a little light relief this weekend we’re inaugurating our first ever Enduring America Caption Contest. The rules are simple: leave your caption(s) in the comments and the one we like best will win a fabulous prize our undying admiration.

Thanks to Catherine for suggesting the original image.

UPDATE: due to a great response and in honour of Azar 16 we’re extending the contest through today, before putting it to a vote Tuesday and announcing a winner Wednesday.

[photo via Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]