2023 Monthly Challenge

Rules for 2023 Monthly Challenge

  1. 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:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHGcXscMBm4BLXJVBMbJjI4l5S2a9VWlT9FR4uK-Xd6Z0_hw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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 2023-06 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 uploader link. Greg may also be contacted at: (021) 149-4764.

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