October 1st Weekly SH*T List

October 1st, 2026


Zilli @zilli came up with a great shot to go with a line from Leonard Cohen’s song, “Anthem”. And, as photographers, we all appreciate the importance of light!


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

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 73
Tag and Entries: wsl-73

Landscape 91 Challenge runs from September 1st to Thursday, October 1st
Landscape 91 Challenge
Tag and Entries: landscape-91
Host: Brigette @brigette

Abstract 100 Challenge extended to Tuesday, October 6th
Abstract 100 Challenge
Tag and Entries: abstract-100
Host: Dave @darchibald

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


YOU STILL HAVE TIME

Mundane Challenge - Dashboard - runs from September 10th to Saturday, October 10th
Mundane Challenge - Dashboard
Tag and Entries: mundane-dashboard
Host: Wendy @farmreporter

Six Word Story 168 Challenge runs from September 11th to Sunday, October 11th
Six Word Story 168 Challenge
Tag and Entries: sws-168
Host: Kali @kali66

SMS 15 Challenge (Statues, Memorials, and Sculptures) runs from September 1st to Monday, October 12th
Statues, Memorials, and Sculptures 15 Challenge
Tag and Entries: sms15
Host: Wendy @farmreporter

ICM 22 Challenge (Intentional Camera Movement) EXTENDED TO Wednesday, October 14th
ICM 22 Challenge - Intentional Camera Movement
Tag and Entries: icm-22
Host: Dave @darchibald

Street 136 Challenge runs from September 1st to Thursday, October 15th
Street 136 Challenge
Tag and Entries: street-136
Host: Vincent @vincent24

Tag 11 Challenge EXTENDED TO Saturday, October 17th
Tag 11 Challenge
Tag and Entries: tc-11
Host: Jessica Eby @princessicajessica

Text 2 Image 21 Challenge EXTENDED TO Tuesday, October 20th
Text 2 Image 21 Challenge
Tag and Entries: text2image-21
Host: Marj @sewfree

BLD 50 Challenge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) - School Day Eats - EXTENDED TO Tuesday, October 20th
BLD 50 Challenge (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) - School Day Eats
Tag and Entries: bld-50
Host: Marj @sewfree

People 50 Challenge: People in Action - runs from September 13th to Tuesday, October 20th
People 50 Challenge: People in Action
Tag and Entries: peoplechallenge-50
Host: John Walton @lumpiniman

Contemplative Photography 2 Challenge runs from September 27th to Tuesday, October 27th
Contemplative Photography 2 Challenge
Tag and Entries: contemplative-2
Host: Ann H. LeFevre @olivetreeann

Song Title 130 Challenge runs from September 21st to Thursday, October 29th
Song Title 130 Challenge
Tag and Entries: songtitle-130
Host: John Falconer @johnfalconer

Artist Challenge: Anton Corbijn - runs from September 26th to Saturday, October 31st
Artist Challenge: Anton Corbijn
Tag and Entries: ac-corbijn
Host: Jacqueline @jacqbb

NDAO 45 Challenge (Non-Domestic Animals Outside) runs from September 1st to Saturday, October 31st
NDAO 45 Challenge (Non-Domestic Animals Outside)
Tag and Entries: ndao45
Host: Jessica Eby @princessicajessica

Scenes of the Road 88 Challenge runs from September 1st to Wednesday, November 4th
Scenes of the Road 88 Challenge
Tag and Entries: scenesoftheroad-88
Host: Wendy @farmreporter

Landscape 92 Challenge runs from October 2nd to Saturday, November 14th
Landscape 92 Challenge
Tag and Entries: landscape-92
Host: Laura @ljmanning


October Theme

According to this month's host, Christine Sztukowski @365projectorgchristine, October is a month of massive change whether you are watching the leaves fall or watching the flowers bloom depending on which hemisphere you live.
October Photo Theme: Fade or Flourish
Tag and Entries: FadeAndFlourish-2026
Host: Christine Sztukowski @365projectorgchristine



Weekly Challenges

Get Pushed - great to hone your skills and creativity
Get Pushed 740
5+2 for the love of selfies
Not Me
The Darkroom -
Negative Space
Flashback Fridays - Thank you to Nada @njmom3 for hosting this thread that takes us down memory lane every week.
Flashback October 2nd

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 41: Tiny.
52 Week Challenge - Week 41 - Tiny
Tag and Entries: 52wc-2026-w41
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.
October Words of the Month
Tag and entries: oct26words

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 October
Tag and Entries: edah26-10
Host: Jessica Eby @princessicajessica

And finally, you can share one (or two) of your favourite shots from September. 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 September
October 2nd, 2026
Hi Wendy
I have posted the discussion for October Words https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/52808/*october-words*
October 2nd, 2026
@annied
Thank you, Annie!!
October 3rd, 2026
@farmreporter thank you Wendy :)
October 4th, 2026
Has Sports Action disappeared. There were always some good quality images on that.
October 5th, 2026
@lumpiniman
Thank you for the reminder, John
I did the research and tagged the latest host.
The challenge ended on August 31st but was never shortlisted.
Let's give him a day or two and I will put a bee in his bonnet if I don't hear from him by then.
Please remind me if I forget!!
October 5th, 2026
@farmreporter

If you are unable to progress this one, if you give me the tag, I can select some finalists and run a quick vote, provided no one has any objections.

John
October 5th, 2026
@lumpiniman
He has answered me.
I thin he will be shortlisting soon.
October 7th, 2026
@lumpiniman
I have once again contacted him. I have gone from polite reminders to nagging ...
I also mentioned that you were willing to do the chore if he is unable. Hopefully he either shortlists the challenge or contacts me once again.
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