Dee-Marie, I would invite such a contest with a prize or two. The prize would NOT be my reason for entering anything, however. More pleasing is the very idea of having actually done an image worthy of it! As for comments on the monthly challenge, this allows some of us who are not great photogs(as we would like to be! : ) have opportunity to work a theme. That is self challenging and no winners are needed. It is easy for each viewer to select personally the favorite they have an no fanfare needed. The open attitude of the monthly challenge is one aspect making it appealing to me when I know I cannot openly compete with D. Holman or sometimes(it is a joke, Tedz) with Tedz. I still get a shot at giving "someone" my view of the theme, whether the image is a really good one or just so so... In my profession I welcome the work of newbies and work with them as best I can to help them develop their skills and means of expressing creativity. That works for me with no arrogance needed or desired. The monthly challenge puts me in the moderate level and still offers a chance to display...I need that opportunity with out judgment. The comments if any from viewers are enough. So be it on monthly challenge. Ok,,enough wandering thought. Have a night with sweet dreams. Tom.