AP's free monthly photo comp Feb '26 - the winners!

11 March 2026

Congratulations to Rick Switzer, and his image Raw power, which has taken out our free monthly photo comp for February 2026.

Rick Switzer, Raw power — Rick Switzer, *Raw power*

We love a good wave shot, but what elevates Rick's image is how he's turned into a fine art piece by lifting the exposure in certain areas to give a high key effect, while not losing any of the impact of those deep inky blue tones. It's a great dynamic image that really speaks to the wild of weather.

Rick wins a 12-month print subscription to AP for taking out the Judge's choice.

We also chose three special mentions this month.

Carl Howski, Starry cave — Carl Howski, *Starry cave*

Leilani Henry, Touch of sun — Leilani Henry, *Touch of sun*

Di Lymbury, Osprey altercation — Di Lymbury, *Osprey altercation*

Over on Facebook, Mark Kriedemann's Hazy Fields took out the People's choice vote, with 60 likes at competition close.

Mark Kriedemann, Hazy fields — Mark Kriedemann, *Hazy fields*

Mark wins a 12-month digital subscription to AP for winning the People's choice.

A huge thanks to everyone for your fantastic entries in Feb. If you'd like to take part in our free monthly photo comp, the theme for march is The great outdoors, and it's open for entries now.

It's sponsored this month by the great people at NiSi Australia, and there's a a JetMag Pro Landscape ND Kit 82MAG Magnetic Filter Kit valued at $749 as our prize - not bad!

You can enter here.