Marshmallow, I gather that you're in NZ at the time, so it shouldn't be a problem for you to pick up an issue of UK's Practical Photography at a newsstand. This mag is full of photographic advice and even one issue will give you enough confidence and inspiration to participate in a competiiton. Grab it, grab your cam, and let it rip. I saw your work, I know you 're ready to do it. Don't let your talent be suffocated, don't feel strange about pitting your best pix against someone else's. Best luck.