Rules for 2023 Monthly Challenge
- Digital images must be captured between the dates given for each month.
2. Only JPG files can be accepted. Please try to keep files down to a size of 2-3 MB (or less). In deference to PSNZ standards, images must have a maximum of 1620 pixels on the horizontal side and a maximum of 1080 pixels on the vertical side. Images can be cropped to any size within these limits.
3. Our new image up-loader has been tested and should work, so please use the following URL:
You may have to copy and paste the URL into your search engine (Like Google Chrome) for it to work.
If you do nevertheless have problems with the new image up-loader, please email your entries to APPScompetitions@gmail.com with the text 2023-10 Challenge entered in the Subject line AND, separately, let Greg (GregoryTurner71@hotmail.com) know that you have sent your images through email, along with a brief outline of the problem you experienced with using the up loader link. Greg may also be contacted at: (021) 149-4764.
October Challenge
Digital images for our October challenge are to be captured from Monday 25th September 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 22nd October 2023. Please see above on how to submit.
Image topics
1. Close up/macro: The photograph should be taken from a position very near the subject. Generally, this means the lens should be focused at or near its closest focusing position.
2. Glass: A photograph where the primary subject is made of glass.
3. High-key: A high-key image mostly consists of highlights and midtones, is generally bright and even, and delicately toned, often with pastel and/or white shades.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-10 Challenge; name*; Close up
2023-10 Challenge; name*; Glass
2023-10 Challenge; name*; High key
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-10 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Close up
Please see at the top of this page on the rules and on how to submit.
September Challenge
Digital images for our September challenge are to be captured from Monday 28th August 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 24th September 2023. Please see below on how to submit AND the rules at the top of this page.
Image topics
1. Architecture: (Wednesday night speaker topic)
2. Action/Motion/Movement: A photograph that gives a sense of motion. The subject can be person, moving manmade object, animal or moving water.
3. Spring: As we move into Spring, capture the essence of the season.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-09 Challenge; name*; Architecture
2023-09 Challenge; name*; Motion
2023-09 Challenge; name*; Spring
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-09 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Architecture
August Challenge
Digital images for our August challenge are be captured from Monday 24th July 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 27th August 2023. Please see below on how to submit AND the rules at the top of this page.
Image topics
1. Cellphone: (Wednesday night speaker topic) Use your cell phone to take a photo, subject is up to you.
2. Abstract: (Wednesday night speaker topic) Take your learnings from the speaker and explore the possibilities of this subject.
3. Water: Make water your main subject whether it be rain, fountains, waterfalls, waves etc.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-08 Challenge; name*; Cellphone
2023-08 Challenge; name*; Abstract
2023-08 Challenge; name*; Water
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-08 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Cellphone
July Challenge
Digital images for our July challenge are be captured from Monday 26th June 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 23rd July 2023. Please see below on how to submit.
Image topics
1. Bird (Wednesday night speaker topic) A bird or many, the choice is yours.
2. Interesting perspectives: By changing perspective subjects can appear smaller or larger than normal, lines can converge differently. (i.e., shooting down or up at your subject etc.)
3. Street Photography: Everyday life in a public place.
.Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-07 Challenge; name*; Bird
2023-07 Challenge; name*; Perspective
2023-07 Challenge; name*; Street
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-07 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Bird
June Challenge
Digital images for our June challenge are to be captured from Monday, 29th May 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 25th June 2023. Please see above on how to submit.
Image topics
1. Iconic Places of the Lower North Island (Interclub topic)
2. Chaos (Interclub topic)
3. Transport – Will leave it up to you, just have fun with this one.
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Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-06 Challenge; name*; Iconic
2023-06 Challenge; name*; Chaos
2023-06 Challenge; name*; Transport
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example:
2023-06 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Iconic
May Challenge
Digital images for our May challenge are to be captured from Monday, 24th April 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 28th May 2023. Please see below on how to submit.
Image topics
1. Grunge (Interclub topic)
2. Seeing Red (Interclub topic)
3. Black and White Monochrome – Topic picked based on anticipated content from this Wednesday night’s presentation. James Gilberd is giving a talk on Black and White Monochrome, come along to get ideas and inspiration on this topic.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-05 Challenge; name*; Grunge
2023-05 Challenge; name*; Seeing Red
2023-05 Challenge; name*; Black and White Monochrome
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-05 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Grunge
April Challenge
Digital images for our April challenge are to be captured from Monday, 27th March 2023 and submitted by midnight on Sunday 23rd April 2023. Please see below on how to submit.
Image topics
1. Triptych (Interclub topic) – A set of three photos
2. Celebration (Interclub topic)
3. Animal in Action – Topic picked based on anticipated content from this Wednesday nights presentation. The animal or animals should be in action and doing something. Some suggestions: Head to your local dog park, zoo, farm, see what your pet gets up to.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-04 Challenge; name*; Triptych
2023-04 Challenge; name*; Celebration
2023-04 Challenge; name*; Animal
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-04 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Triptych
March Challenge
Digital images for our March challenge are to be captured between Monday, 20th February and Sunday, 26 March submitted by midnight on Sunday 26th March 2023. Please see at the top of the page on how to submit and the rules.
Image topics
1. In the style of Helmut Newton (Interclub topic)
2. Still life (Interclub topic) – A photo of an inanimate object or group of objects arranged as the subject for the picture.
3. Leading Lines – Leading lines refers to a technique of composition where the viewer’s attention is drawn to lines that lead to the main subject of the image. A leading line paves an easy path for the eye to follow through different elements of a photo.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-03 Challenge; name*; Helmut Newton
2023-03 Challenge; name*; Still Life
2023-03 Challenge; name*; Leading Lines
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-03 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Helmut Newton
February Challenge
Digital images for our February challenge are to be captured between Monday, 24th January and Sunday 19th February 2023, and submitted by midnight on Sunday 19th February 2023. Please see above on how to submit.
Image topics
1. From above – When photographing a subject from above, it is known as a “bird’s-eye view”.
2. Fear
3. Reflection – Is when you use reflective surfaces to create an echo of the scene. Some ideas for surfaces include: oceans, lakes, puddles, rain drops or plants, metal tiles, mirrors, or cars. Anything with a shiny surface. The photograph may or may not include the subject in the photo; it may be just the reflection.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2023-01 Challenge; name*; From above
2023-01 Challenge; name*; Fear
2023-01 Challenge; name*; Reflection
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2023-01 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; From above
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