dont be dis-heartend, keep posting, but remember what folk like to chop, (not your favorite pix) definite lack of well lit 'objects'.
to many man/person hole covers, grids, grills and grates, look at what is getting voted for now and think "they will soon get fed up with that" what's next
and vote for your favourites, no one votes any more,
http://photoshopcontest.com/advantage/select/index.html
i think close ups are coming back next.
and last but not least, take your camera with you when ever you go out, (or for a shower:)