Save the Date: One Challenge 2026: Edinburgh: 17/10/26

[andybarton]

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Last night in Palma, the attendees voted on the location for the next Challenge and it was agreed that Edinburgh would be the location. 

Having been one of the two locations tied for first place when voting was done in Nice, this seems an equitable and excellent choice. 
 

The Challenge will be on Saturday 17th October, with details to follow, of course. 

 

Thanks!

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[Olaf_ZG]

Mmmm, whereas in the south wine is the water of life, I know that up north it aint. So, for sure I can announce that this challenge I won’t be funding some 🍷

However, this will leaves us the option for some uisge beatha. Guess I didn’t drink this since i came to Croatia…

[StS]

...which might be a good motivation to join us not only in spirits but also in person

Stefan

[DenverSteve]

Andy,

Can you please explain this One Challenge. I did a search but came up empty.   What's the purpose? How long does this go on? One day, two, three...... What is done on and/or during this One Challenge? 

Thanks, Steve

[DigitalHeMan]

Hi @DenverSteve

The LeicaOne challenge has been going on for more than 20 years now - basically an informal get together in a different place each year, with a 2 hour 'One Challenge' on the Saturday afternoon. During this time, participants announce their chosen camera, focal length and film (if shooting analog) and then have 2 hours to take a maximum of 36 photos, after which one will be submitted to be judged by other forum members. I've pasted the link below for the Palma One Challenge which took place this last weekend. This explains the challenge in more detail

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=1080967&key=36394957725a669f19e8b341f74e13de
 

There's also a section on the forum where you can review previous challenge entries, although the events for the past couple of years haven't been moved here (yet)

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/forum/93-leica-one-challenge/

[lanetomlane]

Wonderful, the 17th October next year will be our 56th Wedding Anniversary so having the Challenge on that date will save me the cost of a celebratory dinner. Good decision Andy.

[Olaf_ZG]

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6 hours ago, lanetomlane said:

Wonderful, the 17th October next year will be our 56th Wedding Anniversary so having the Challenge on that date will save me the cost of a celebratory dinner. Good decision Andy.

I beg your pardon? We expect you to pay for us all now… 😎

[DigitalHeMan]

10 hours ago, Olaf_ZG said:

I beg your pardon? We expect you to pay for us all now… 😎

So you are coming then?

Edited yesterday at 06:56 AM by DigitalHeMan

[masjah]

17 hours ago, lanetomlane said:

Wonderful, the 17th October next year will be our 56th Wedding Anniversary so having the Challenge on that date will save me the cost of a celebratory dinner. Good decision Andy.

Tom, do tell Eileen from Marilyn and myself that this is the perfect justification for an even more luxurious (and expensive) dinner on another occasion, since you will both be missing out on a private celebration on the day itself! If we are able to be in Edinburgh (ad we hope so) then we owe you at least one celebratory drink.

[masjah]

4 hours ago, masjah said:

Tom, do tell Eileen from Marilyn and myself that this is the perfect justification for an even more luxurious (and expensive) dinner on another occasion, since you will both be missing out on a private celebration on the day itself! If we are able to be in Edinburgh (ad we hope so) then we owe you at least one celebratory drink.

PS: If you are in Edinburgh for a day or two either side of the Challenge, both Andy and I would recommend Tom Kitchin's restaurant (The Kitchen) an easy tram ride to Leith. Not cheap, but very sound value indeed for a Michelin starred restaurant. Book well ahead!

 

Edited yesterday at 11:03 AM by masjah

[andybarton]

We will certainly try to go there when we are in the city. 

We can also highly recommend The Shore bar and restaurant nearby. There isn't a single visit to Edinburgh, going back about 20 years, where I haven't eaten at The Shore. 

[lanetomlane]

On 10/16/2025 at 7:55 AM, DigitalHeMan said:

So you are coming then?

Of course, wouldn't miss it for the world. Hope to catch up with you there.

[lanetomlane]

Just now, lanetomlane said:

Of course, wouldn't miss it for the world. Hope to catch up with you there.

Sorry Simon, only just realised your comment was aimed at Olaf.