Challenge! Cameraderie Challenge #65 - Responsibility - WINNER ANNOUNCED

[bartjeej]

Start Date

Nov 28, 2023

End Date

Dec 26, 2023

If I'm not mistaken, it's been a year since the last Cameraderie Challenge was organized, and I always loved them even if I didn't always participate. The winner and runner-up of the previous challenge didn't start a new one for understandable reasons. Since then, no one's stepped up and taken the responsibility of kickstarting this thing.

So here's my attempt at doing so, and there's the theme of this challenge: people (or animals) taking responsibility in some form or another. For their family, their neighbourhood, their own mistakes, their little corner of the world or society at a larger scale... Professionally, as a volunteer, in a flash of inspiration or long thought out. I'm hoping to be inspired!

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As just one example of a whole range of possible interpretations, when my wife and I visited the Alps this past summer, me being a moderately experienced hill walker and she a complete novice, I took responsibility for guiding her through an alpine hike safely.


The standard rules apply:


As usual, this Challenge will consider originality, technical merit and artistic vision.
No change to the tried and trusted rules, which are as follows:


1. Either take pictures that match the nominated theme or select some from your portfolio. You must be the photographer that created the image in order to enter it.
2. Only one entry per challenge, please. If you want to withdraw an entry and replace it with another, that is OK, but you must make it clear in the post containing your
replacement pictures that this is what you've done. You can add or change the title and add to the edit line to let everyone know.
3. The decision of the curator at the end of the challenge is final - don't give him/her a hard time about it: this is just a friendly photo challenge, after all!
4. The winner will assume the responsibility of curator for the next Challenge, and as soon as possible post a message in a new thread in the Cameraderie Photo Challenges forum,
with details of the new theme. Don't forget - the opening message must include a copy of these instructions, which also double as the rules.
5. The curator cannot enter in his / her / their own challenge.


This challenge is now open and will run until December 26th, 21:00 UTC+1 (or as close as I manage to log in)

 

[lightcapture]

I'm a newbie here, so here's my question.
I a choose a photo and post it, then in the course of the month change my mind, do I edit that post with a new image, or do I delete that post and start another post with a different submission?

 

[bartjeej]

Good question Mike. I think for me it'd be clearest if you remove the image from your first post (you can edit the text to reflect that you've chosen a different photo), and use a second post to bring your new choice to my attention.

If you were to delete the first post entirely, any potential comments to your first entry would make for a confusing thread.

 

[lightcapture]

Here's one from my archives which I re-edited.

Check-up

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[donlaw]

Thank you @bartjeej for restarting this series!!

 

[donlaw]

Film image from 1997, where I captured this image of my mother, sister and my wife and their collective responsibility for these grandchildren.

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[bartjeej]

11 days gone, 17 days left to join the (excellent) entries we've already got!

 

[MiguelATF]

Fixing the broken wood-chipper. (It wasn't easy.)

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[bartjeej]

We're just a few hours away from the halfway point. Two weeks left to share your photo showing some kind of responsibility in action. Looking forward to seeing some more entries!

 

[Rick Waldroup]

I changed my mind about participating in the challenge and deleted my original post. Thanks.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

My grandson seemingly asking 'Who's responsible for playing the piano?' at our family Christmas party last weekend. My sister-in-law hosted it and she and her husband have a baby grand piano that plays itself.

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He had a 'Look, no hands!' moment while it was playing.

 

[bartjeej]

I changed my mind about participating in the challenge and deleted my original post. Thanks.

Appreciate the heads-up Rick. If you change your mind back or wish to enter another image, feel free to do so!


For all viewers and participants, something I'd been meaning to mention: commenting on images that were entered is much encouraged (so long as it's respectful and constructive). It's everyone's party, I just happen to be the host this time

 

[bartjeej]

One more week to join in the fun and enter your image!

 

[Briar]

While visiting the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston in 2018 I came across this wet floor sign and delightful puddle in the gallery. I don't think it was an exhibit but it is really hard to tell some times with modern art.

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The placing of the wet floor sign in the puddle demonstrated some level of responsibility to ensure visitors kept their feet dry while visiting the gallery on that very wet and foggy day. Assuming they didn't slip or trip over it. A bucket and mop might have been more responsible but then I wouldn't have had a picture!

 

[Irene McC]

Metro Police officers responsible for law and order within the CBD line up for a change of shift

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[bartjeej]

Three and a half days to join in on the fun! If there's any Christmas time left that's not spent catching up with loved ones and/or stuffing yourself, why not use it to spread some joy and share an image in the challenge - or comment on the other entries

 

[bartjeej]

A day and a half left in this Challenge - oh, and merry Christmas folks! 🎄

 

[bartjeej]

That's all, folks! Thanks to everyone who entered and/or checked out this revival issue of the Cameraderie Challenge!

At six entries it's clear we still have some further warming up to do, but overall I'm not disappointed as there's great variety in the entries and a lot of thought that went into them!

Usually the comments on the images and the choice for the winner are posted one or two days after closing, but since the number of entries is manageable and I've had some time to sit with each of the images already over the past four weeks, I can do it straight away

COMMENTS

@lightcapture: I see two aspects of responsibility here: the responsibility to take care of yourself - which isn't always a given! - and the awe-inspiring responsibility of medical professionals for arguably our most valuable asset: our health and thereby our time on Earth. I don't know what the original edit looked like, but the composition is really strong with both the light and the doctor/nurse's (I can never tell which white coat is which) posture, bent over and looking intently at the magnifying glass, reinforcing where the action is. The patient patiently undergoing the check-up, eyes seemingly closed, makes it all the better.

@donlaw is there a more sacred responsibility than that of caring for our offspring? This photo definitely encapsulates the love, joy and connection of your family. Wonderful. The arms wrapped around some of the kids make the responsibility and connection that much more tangible. Also, as someone who grew up in the 90s, I love the clothes and haircuts here!

@MiguelATF Maybe it's just my interpretation, but I see a rugged manly man type doing a traditional "man's job" and looking good doing it. Nice! Fixing a wood chipper won't be everyone's idea of fun (although some will enjoy it), but it needs to be done. Given the similarities between fingers and branches, I'm glad he's doing the responsible thing and wearing gloves! The composition and his posture leave no doubt about where the action is, and I like that you included the background with all the shredded wood.

@AlwaysOnAuto love the questioning pose here. Kids are so expressive and curious. While playing the piano isn't the heaviest responsibility - although it can be hella stressful in a concert setting - the alternative meaning of responsibility, as in cause and effect, is on full display here. Love the backstory for enhancing the meaning of the image! Also a very cute grandson you have there.

@Briar another great backstory / explanation elevating the meaning of the image. Indeed a sort of twilight zone of responsibility - made me laugh! Indeed it might just have been modern art, but more likely you just have a good eye for quirky details. Lovely composition also, so precise. The white frame, heavier at the bottom, adds to the visual balance very nicely.

@Irene McC as someone with a desk job in law enforcement, this really connects with me. I have it quite easy compared to the uniformed police officers in the street. It's a difficult job to do well and quite easy to get wrong, as we can read in the newspapers frequently. Still all around the world people step up and take that responsibility, sometimes at great personal risk (I'm sure policing in South Africa will be quite something else compared to the relatively peaceful Netherlands). At the same time, it's a routine, a big machine that consists of a lot of individual parts, as your image conveys.

WINNER

@lightcapture / Mike: congratulations, your image of a woman undergoing a medical check-up is the winner of the 65th Cameraderie Challenge! Subject matter, composition and editing all came together to create a very powerful, dynamic yet reassuring image. Inspiring indeed!

Runner-up is @Briar with her image of "a bit of responsibility but not too much".

Now, @lightcapture / Mike, I leave you with the responsibility of hosting the next installment of the Cameraderie Challenge You can copy-paste the rules from the OP above, and start thinking of the next challenge's theme! Looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with!

 

[donlaw]

Thanks @bartjeej for long overdue kick start to this series which goes back to when this site had a different name.
Congrats to @lightcapture for an outstanding winning image. Thanks to all who choose to participate. Very nice challenge!

 

[MiguelATF]

That's all, folks! Thanks to everyone who entered and/or checked out this revival issue of the Cameraderie Challenge!

At six entries it's clear we still have some further warming up to do, but overall I'm not disappointed as there's great variety in the entries and a lot of thought that went into them!

Usually the comments on the images and the choice for the winner are posted one or two days after closing, but since the number of entries is manageable and I've had some time to sit with each of the images already over the past four weeks, I can do it straight away

COMMENTS

@lightcapture: I see two aspects of responsibility here: the responsibility to take care of yourself - which isn't always a given! - and the awe-inspiring responsibility of medical professionals for arguably our most valuable asset: our health and thereby our time on Earth. I don't know what the original edit looked like, but the composition is really strong with both the light and the doctor/nurse's (I can never tell which white coat is which) posture, bent over and looking intently at the magnifying glass, reinforcing where the action is. The patient patiently undergoing the check-up, eyes seemingly closed, makes it all the better.

@donlaw is there a more sacred responsibility than that of caring for our offspring? This photo definitely encapsulates the love, joy and connection of your family. Wonderful. The arms wrapped around some of the kids make the responsibility and connection that much more tangible. Also, as someone who grew up in the 90s, I love the clothes and haircuts here!

@MiguelATF Maybe it's just my interpretation, but I see a rugged manly man type doing a traditional "man's job" and looking good doing it. Nice! Fixing a wood chipper won't be everyone's idea of fun (although some will enjoy it), but it needs to be done. Given the similarities between fingers and branches, I'm glad he's doing the responsible thing and wearing gloves! The composition and his posture leave no doubt about where the action is, and I like that you included the background with all the shredded wood.

@AlwaysOnAuto love the questioning pose here. Kids are so expressive and curious. While playing the piano isn't the heaviest responsibility - although it can be hella stressful in a concert setting - the alternative meaning of responsibility, as in cause and effect, is on full display here. Love the backstory for enhancing the meaning of the image! Also a very cute grandson you have there.

@Briar another great backstory / explanation elevating the meaning of the image. Indeed a sort of twilight zone of responsibility - made me laugh! Indeed it might just have been modern art, but more likely you just have a good eye for quirky details. Lovely composition also, so precise. The white frame, heavier at the bottom, adds to the visual balance very nicely.

@Irene McC as someone with a desk job in law enforcement, this really connects with me. I have it quite easy compared to the uniformed police officers in the street. It's a difficult job to do well and quite easy to get wrong, as we can read in the newspapers frequently. Still all around the world people step up and take that responsibility, sometimes at great personal risk (I'm sure policing in South Africa will be quite something else compared to the relatively peaceful Netherlands). At the same time, it's a routine, a big machine that consists of a lot of individual parts, as your image conveys.

WINNER

@lightcapture / Mike: congratulations, your image of a woman undergoing a medical check-up is the winner of the 65th Cameraderie Challenge! Subject matter, composition and editing all came together to create a very powerful, dynamic yet reassuring image. Inspiring indeed!

Runner-up is @Briar with her image of "a bit of responsibility but not too much".

Now, @lightcapture / Mike, I leave you with the responsibility of hosting the next installment of the Cameraderie Challenge You can copy-paste the rules from the OP above, and start thinking of the next challenge's theme! Looking forward to seeing what you'll come up with!

Serious congratulations to Mike (@lightcapture) for a lovely and worthy photograph.
And extra thanks to Bart (@bartjeej) for a challenging challenge and thoughtful judging.