September 3, 2026 Early Edition SH*T List

September 2nd, 2026


Jane T @jane80 won this week's quote challenge with this awesome shot of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala and the fabulous quote to go with it. Congratulations, Jane!!

THIS WEEK'S SH*T LIST IS EARLY SINCE I WILL BE TRAVELING AND OUT OF INTERNET RANGE TOMORROW NIGHT. BACK TO REGULAR TIME NEXT WEEK.


NOW FOR THE MAIN EVENT - Can Always Be Found in General

Welcome to the Weekly SH*T List, your handy-dandy go-to list to keep current on all things challenging. The name is the acronym of the words 'So Happy It's Thursday', (SH*T). Just as everyone understands that TGIF stands for 'Thank Goodness It's Friday', Thursday's acronym is not quite as polite but as effective.

For those who are not sure what the challenges listed below are all about, just click on the link and it will bring you right to the original post that has all the rules and information needed to enter. The SH*T list only gives the ending date of the current challenges; please go through the discussion board to find challenges to be voted on. Voting can be just as important as participation and is generally the most fun and exciting part of the challenges. Don’t forget to click the link to check out the details of any challenges you are considering in case I may have messed up the dates or such.

There is also a posting on how to set up a new challenge under Tips and Tricks for those of you who win a challenge for the first time. Now there is no reason not to enter all these great challenges!
How to Host a Challenge


ENDING THIS WEEK - PLEASE NOTE THAT 8 CHALLENGES END ON AUG. 31ST

The Weekly SH*T List Quote Challenge is an ongoing weekly challenge so it begins and ends each and every week where you can have your photo featured on the Weekly SH*T List. So, feel free to enter occasionally or as often as you can!
Quote - Round 68
Tag and Entries: wsl-68

The Quote Challenge is the only challenge that ends this week which means that everyone has lots of time to devote to the other great challenges.


YOU STILL HAVE TIME

NEW CHALLENGE - Contemplative Photography
Please check out the link to discover the goal of 'Contemplative Photography'.
This challenge runs from July 1st to Saturday, September 12th
Contemplative Photography
Tag and Entries: contemplative-1
Host: Brigette @brigette

People 49 Challenge - Environmental Portrait - runs from August 20th to Sunday, September 13th
People 49 Challenge - Environmental Portrait
Tag and Entries: peoplechallenge-49
Host: Kali @kali66

Song Title 129 Challenge runs from August 16th to Tuesday, September 15th
Song Title 129 Challenge
Tag and Entries: songtitle-129
Host: Liz Milne @spanishliz

Text 2 Image 21 Challenge runs from August 5th to Wednesday, September 16th
Text 2 Image 21 Challenge
Tag and Entries: text2image-21
Host: Marj @sewfree

BLD 50 Challenge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) - School Day Eats - runs from August 4th to Monday, September 21st
BLD 50 Challenge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) - School Day Eats
Tag and Entries: bld-50
Host: Marj @sewfree

Artist Challenge - David Hockney or Martin Parr - runs from August 8th to Monday, September 21st
Artist Challenge - David Hockney or Martin Parr
Tag and Entries: ac-hockneyorparr
Host: JackieR @30pics4jackiesdiamond

Abstract 100 Challenge runs from August 22nd to Tuesday, September 22nd
Abstract 100 Challenge
Tag and Entries: abstract-100
Host: Dave @darchibald

Curse of the Modern Age 26 Challenge runs from August 25th to Friday, September 25th
Curse of the Modern Age 26 Challenge
Tag and Entries: curse-26
Host: John Falconer @johnfalconer

NEW CHALLENGE - Model Challenge
John Walton @lumpiniman invites us to explore the fascinating world of models - though not the human kind. From intricately detailed model cars and vintage trains to miniature aeroplanes, ships, boats, helicopters, and any other scale replicas that capture our imagination, this is our chance to bring small wonders to life through our lens.
The challenge runs from July 1st to Monday, September 30th
Model Challenge
Tag and Entries: mod1
Host: John Walton @lumpiniman

Street Art 37 Challenge runs from August 31st to Wednesday, October 7th
Street Art 37 Challenge
Tag and Entries: street-art-37
Host: John Walton @lumpiniman


SEPTEMBER THEMES

Chris Cook @cdcook48 has resurrected the NF-SOOC challenge that was started by former member, Richard Sayer, way back when. This challenge is all about getting it right in camera the way we had to do it before the digital age.
For the month of September take and post images using only a 50mm lens (or full frame equivalent) and post the JPEG as captured in camera. (SOOC - Straight Out Of Camera)
Nifty Fifty SOOC 2026
Tag and Entries: nf-sooc-2026
Host: Chris Cook @cdcook48

Mittens @mittens is inviting the 365 community to join her to do an Alphabet Theme for the month of September.
Alphabet Theme for September
Tag and Entries: septalpha26
Host: Mittens @mittens

Skip Tribby @skip07 shared an article on Minimalist Photography that has morphed into a challenge for September.
Minimalist Photography
And here is the challenge:
Minimalist Challenge
Tag and Entries: minimalist-2026
Host: Skip Tribby @skip07


Weekly Challenges

Get Pushed - great to hone your skills and creativity
Get Pushed 735
5+2 for the love of selfies
Stairs
The Darkroom -
Shoes
Flashback Fridays - Thank you to Nada @njmom3 for hosting this thread that takes us down memory lane every week.
Flashback August 28th

The 2026 edition of the 52-Week Challenge hosted by Mel @m2016 runs for the whole year but you can jump in at any point. Week 35: Under.
52 Week Challenge - Week 35 - Under
Tag and Entries: 52wc-2026-w35
Here is the initial post, along with the list of themes for the whole year.
52 Week Challenge for the Whole Year


Daily Challenges

We are sending a huge 'Thank you' to Annie @annied for continuing on with the Word of the Month. This challenge is a great place for those who occasionally lose their mojo and need ideas or inspiration. It is also a great challenge for those who want to go that extra nine yards to do a full month of words.
Annie has chosen words beginning with "S" and have tried to tie them in with both Autumn and Spring seasons depending on which hemisphere we live in.
September Words of the Month
Tag and entries: sept26words

EDAH - (Every Day’s a Holiday) Jessica @princessicajessica introduces us to a calendar of ‘unusual, fun and unique holidays’ for each day of the year that could be fun or be helpful photo prompts.
Every Day's a Holiday in September
Tag and Entries: edah26-09
Host: Jessica Eby @princessicajessica

And finally, you can share one (or two) of your favourite shots from July. Another new month, another pause to reflect. Thank you to Laura @ljmanning for bringing back the memories each and every month.
Share One (or two) of Your Favourites from July
September 2nd, 2026
Where in the World is “out of Internet range”??? 😱😱😱
September 2nd, 2026
Maybe I should have said no cell service?
Try Googling the Great Sandhills of Southwestern Saskatchewan
https://greatsouthwest.ca/great-sandhills/
There's lots of places here in Canada that have no cell service.
September 3rd, 2026
@farmreporter Oooh, have fun! That's a place that's been on my radar, but I've never made it there (not so far, anyway).
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