Personally, I think that that one contest a month is fine. And the fact that the name implies a level above the rest isn't a good idea. If you want another contest, why not call it Another Bryce Challenge. As far as what you need need in order to make anything worthwhile, I don't know. It seems to me that the monthly challenge has produced some spectacular images from a large range of people. If your good, or a Guru as it were, most people would recognize it by your work, whether it's a monthly challenge or just plain posting.

I'm not really opposed to the idea, in fact if you want to have a larger challenge with real prizes, I think that you will see a better effort from everyone involved. But not limiting to who may enter, and I think a different name other than Guru. Have it quarterly, throw in some specific rules, a few prizes, and away you go. I actually think that the Monthly Challenge could do the same if there were actual prizes offered. Some say you can never have too many Challenges or Contests, but I think you run the risk of dilution of resources if this gets out-of-hand. Even when it comes to having time to the forum to help people out.

Just my thought, for whatever it's worth. And if you were to ask my wife, she would tell you I think too much sometimes.

Stuie