Rules for 2026 Monthly Challenge
- Digital images must be captured between the dates given for each month.
- Only JPG files can be accepted. Please try to keep files down to a size of 2-3 MB (or less). 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. (This is the old PSNZ standard which you may use OR see below.)
The new standard is: Only JPG files can be accepted. Files size of 2-3 MB (or less). Images must have a maximum of 3840 pixels on the horizontal side and a maximum of 2160 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 2025-11 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.
February Challenge
Digital images for our February challenge are to be captured between 12th January 2026 and submitted by midnight on 22ndFebruary 2026. Please see below on how to enter.
Image topics
- Freeze the action (Interclub Topic) action shot which captures the sense of motion but with minimal or no blur. Panning shots which show background blur are not valid.
- Facial expressions – (Interclub Topic) a facial expression which captures and conveys emotion.
- Architecture – Based on last years speaker, interior, exterior. Day or night, up to you.
Name your images by copying and pasting the corresponding file name to the photo, inserting your name where indicated.
2026-02 Challenge; name*; Freeze
2026-02 Challenge; name*; Facial
2026-02 Challenge; name*; Architecture
*name (put your first name and a space and then your surname) For example: 2026-02 Challenge; Joe Bloggs; Freeze
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