Hi Susie,
Seems I have a big catch-up to do on here too
Bent - Bang on theme and great detail in the ears. Slight critique would be it's a shame the turquoise background didn't go across the whole shot as it draws my eye a bit. (But that's a really picky critique so please ignore it).
Wood(work) - Oh how the clutter draws you into the image. Lovely depth of colour and saturation.
Where did you get that border from? It really adds to the image somehow. (I know that's a really odd question).
Wall - #2 for me. The humour of the sign and imagery plus the larger range of colours
Symmetrical - Dark yes, but it works for me. What's with all these symmetrical images being, you know, symmetrical?
The first of the two you posted for me.