April Challenge = Reflections
The theme for April is Reflections — it doesn’t have to be a landscape reflecting in a lake. It can also be the reflection of glass in the streets, sunglasses, eyes of animals, etc. etc. How you interpret it is completely up to you.
Let your creativity lead the way and submit your best result before the end of April 2026.
Below, you’ll find a couple of examples from my own portfolio.
Monthly YouTube Challenge
Every month, I host a photography challenge through my YouTube channel and this website. On this page, you can view all submitted images and vote for your favorites once the month has ended.
At the end of each challenge, I’ll showcase and discuss the 10 most-voted images in a YouTube video dedicated to that month’s theme. My own submissions will also be included anonymously. Alongside the top 10, I’ll feature three randomly selected images and reveal which photo was mine.
If you’d like to participate in this month’s challenge, please submit your image using the form below. You may submit one image per challenge, and please do not include watermarks or names on the image.
Once the month is over, voting will open on this page. A new challenge will then be announced on YouTube and on this website.
There’s nothing to win or lose — these challenges are purely for fun and for learning from each other’s ideas. I’m really looking forward to seeing your entries, so feel free to be as creative as you like!
Submission guidelines:
Maximum file size: 10 MB
File format: JPG
Minimum size: 2500 pixels on the longest side
Include your name, country, and EXIF data (camera, lens, and settings)
A weathered, green and blue boat floating on a calm, misty lake with reeds on the right side.
A small rowboat tied to a dock floats on calm water, with its reflection visible on the surface.
A foggy wetland landscape with leafless and coniferous trees reflected in calm water at dawn or dusk.
Trees in a flooded area during sunrise with reflections in the water and fog in the background.
Trees reflected in water with fog and a sunrise or sunset in the background.
Two geese swimming in a lake at sunset with golden orange light reflecting on the water.
Two ducks swimming on a calm body of water during a soft orange sunset or sunrise, with tall grass in the background.
A person standing alone on a wooden dock extending into a calm body of water under a cloudy, purple-tinged sky.
Sunset over a lake with a silhouette of a tree, six ducks swimming in a line, and a warm orange and yellow sky with the sun visible.
A serene lake with calm water reflecting a cluster of tall pine trees and a hillside, illuminated by soft natural light.
A heron standing on one leg on a wooden post near a body of water at sunset.
A body of water with a reflection of trees on the surface, a bright light stretching horizontally across the middle of the image, and a forested shoreline in the background at dusk or night.
A lakeside scene with a circular dock extending over calm water. Two people are standing at the dock's edge, with fog over a forested background.
A small tree with green and orange leaves emerging from a body of water, with reflections of trees on the water's surface.
A clear lake reflecting the surrounding green trees and forest, with a small grass-covered island and a person sitting near the water's edge.
A scenic view of a winding river at sunset, with orange and pink clouds, silhouetted trees, and frosty grass along the riverbank.
Night view of colorful illuminated buildings reflecting on a canal with boats docked in front.
Artistic sculpture of abstract arches and a structure on stilts over a calm lake at sunset, with reflections on the water.
Calm water with a few green reeds and their reflections on the surface, with a misty, cloudy sky in the background.
A snowy landscape with a calm, partially frozen river reflecting a colorful sunset sky with pink, orange, and blue clouds, and distant trees and mountains in the background.
Share your challenge idea
Got an idea for a monthly challenge? Fill out the form here, and who knows — maybe one day your idea will show up in a video!