# Picture of the day submissions open

> Daily Maverick invites First Thing subscribers to share their photographs for weekly publication.
- Title: Picture of the day submissions open · Daily Maverick
- Summary: Daily Maverick invites First Thing subscribers to share their photographs for weekly publication. Daily Maverick's First Thing newsletter opens photo…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-09-i-have-a-picture-for-you-03-october-09-october
- Author: Daily Maverick
- Published: 2026-10-09T13:35:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daily maverick, first thing, photography, reader submissions, newsletter, news, politics
## Submit your photos here
First Thing subscribers can now send their own pictures for the Picture of the Day section. A submission link appears in the newsletter when you are subscribed.
## How to format your shots
Orient your camera horizontally in landscape format and send the highest resolution photo possible. These guidelines help Daily Maverick publish your fantastic photos.
## Weekly limit and persistence
Daily Maverick limits weekly entries to a maximum of twenty. If your picture is not published, keep sending them in.
## All subjects welcome
First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but the publication encourages all pictures. Amateur and professional photographers are both welcome.

> First Thing's John Stupart is very much a dog person, but we encourage all pictures.
## Photographers retain rights
Daily Maverick does not pay for photos, but photographers keep all rights to their work. If you have a portfolio link or print options, include them with your submission.
## Using published photos
To reuse, print or otherwise use subscriber photos published here, contact Daily Maverick and they will connect you with the original photographers.
## Key takeaway

Daily Maverick's First Thing newsletter opens photo submissions to subscribers, with guidelines on format and resolution to ensure quality publication.