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Bridges

Bridges are one of the classic features of architecture, they can be found everywhere around the world and come in many variations. From wooden planks crossing a small rivulet, to highly artful constructions and wonders of construction methods over time. While we already have some great images from some (famous) bridges, there are always more bridges out there to be documented or shown at their best.

Support as proposer -just signing, forgot yesterday when proposing --Kritzolina (talk) 07:20, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --ThomasLendt (talk) 20:48, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 02:42, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
Support Musicaline (talk)
Support as this theme can be possible for everyone to participate - bridges over large waterways, between islands or small rivers and creeks - walking bridges, mass transport or cars --Cbuske46 (talk) 23:30, 15 October 2020 (UTC)

05:49, 10 October 2020 (UTC)

Support --Céléda (talk) 14:24, 3 November 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kbh3^rd talk 16:45, 28 December 2020 (UTC)

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Darkness

Light is the basic resource for photography. Scarcity is always one source of creativity. Capturing the darkness is a challenge worth taking.

Support as proposer --Kritzolina (talk) 07:21, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --ThomasLendt (talk) 20:47, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Support Very good idea ! Musicaline (talk) 05:49, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Céléda (talk) 14:27, 3 November 2020 (UTC)
Support -- PtrQs (talk) 00:41, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support --Gordito1869 (talk) 11:20, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support This would've been the perfect theme for December. --panda kekok 9 04:45, 22 December 2020 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 20:08, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

Done Commons:Photo challenge/2021 - January - Darkness --Jarekt (talk) 20:48, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

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Umbrella

Support – Shillings1005 (talk) 09:38, 13 January 2020 (UTC)
Support - Albarubescens 17:15, 31 January 2020 (UTC)
Support - Islander61 (talk) 09:11, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
Support - Tbiw (talk) 11:25, 24 March 2020 (UTC)
Support Gamp and beach umbrella. -Céléda (talk) 18:52, 29 April 2020 (UTC)
Support - Nice! Ara Basu (talk) 15:28, 3 November 2020 (UTC)
Support — Cbuske46 (talk) 12:38, 19 November 2020 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 20:11, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

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Wind blowing

Support as proposer Musicaline (talk) 05:48, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 02:36, 2 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kritzolina (talk) 09:08, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --ThomasLendt (talk) 20:43, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
Support but could probably just call it "wind" (what else does wind do?) :) — Rhododendrites ^talk | 02:47, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
Comment @Rhododendrites: You are probably right ! (but the wind is going ?) :) Musicaline (talk) 05:48, 10 October 2020 (UTC)
Support —Cbuske46 (talk) 13:10, 16 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kbh3^rd talk 16:55, 28 December 2020 (UTC)

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Electricity, Production and Transport

Because electricity is at the heart of our lives.

Support as proposer --Céléda (talk) 07:49, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
Support --Geek3 (talk) 09:51, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
Support nice Levin Holtkamp (talk) 15:47, 5 June 2020 (UTC)
Support --KaiBorgeest (talk) 22:57, 27 June 2020 (UTC)
Support Calistemon (talk) 02:53, 26 July 2020 (UTC)
Support —Cbuske46 (talk) 12:38, 19 November 2020 (UTC)
Support--Ermell (talk) 07:25, 25 December 2020 (UTC)
Support--Jarekt (talk) 20:07, 2 January 2021 (UTC)
Support --MT09CHR (talk) 15:40, 27 February 2021 (UTC)
Support ---tacitos- (talk) 18:53, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

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Needlework

While we already have a sizeable collection of pictures of some techniques of needlework, we are missing a lot of others. In addition many pictures are not high quality. --Kritzolina (talk) 12:18, 6 April 2020 (UTC)

Support as proposer --Kritzolina (talk) 12:18, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
Support --F. Riedelio (talk) 05:34, 20 April 2020 (UTC)
Neutral -Céléda (talk) 08:04, 28 April 2020 (UTC)
Support this would work. – b_jonas 14:53, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
Support--Kathy (talk) 07:49, 6 May 2020 (UTC)
Support Zquid (talk) 18:05, 24 May 2020 (UTC)
Support this theme, as many of us are taking up needlecrafts while being house bound during COVID-19. In addition, needlework from around the world should provide interesting variety for this theme. —Cbuske46 (talk) 23:43, 15 October 2020 (UTC)
Support | Ashwin Geet Dsa (talk) 13:31, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
Support ---tacitos- (talk) 18:53, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

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Angle, Square

As the curves and spiral topic is running for the second time with a huge participation, I thought a variation might also be a good idea. Angles and squares are usually not found in nature, but they are a basic feature of most architecture and can be found all around us. It could be a fun challenge that works indoor and outdoor.

Support as proposer --Kritzolina (talk) 07:45, 16 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Céléda (talk) 15:53, 16 October 2020 (UTC)
Support -- ThomasLendt (talk) 15:25, 31 October 2020 (UTC)
Support Possibly the description should include straight lines, angles and squares —Cbuske46 (talk ) 22:32, 21 November 2020 (UTC)
Support -- F. Riedelio • Diskussion • ✉ 07:48, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
Support -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 18:02, 2 March 2021 (UTC)
Support--Jarekt (talk) 02:41, 5 March 2021 (UTC)

See Commons:Photo challenge/2021 - April - Angles and Squares

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Light tent (Lightbox photography)

Lightbox photography is a useful photographic technique that can be done indoors by anyone. There aren't a great many examples of it on Commons, now could be a good time to improve the collection. (WikiHow shows an easy DIY.) – Shillings1005 (talk) 01:45, 19 April 2020 (UTC)

Support --F. Riedelio (talk) 05:52, 20 April 2020 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 13:27, 27 April 2020 (UTC)
Neutral--Céléda (talk) 06:57, 28 April 2020 (UTC)
Oppose it's a bit boring--Horchatamivida (talk) 14:25, 1 Mai 2020 (UTC)
Support like to see if the entries could interest me more in this topic; I hope I see also other colors as background than just white -- ThomasLendt (talk) 19:57, 31 July 2020 (UTC)
Support this theme, as it would challenge me to actually build a Lightbox (following the WikiHow) and give this type of photography a try. Obviously lots of options on what can actually be photographed using this technique, which could provide some nice variety on the entries. —Cbuske46 (talk) 23:30, 15 October 2020 (UTC)
Support --Ermell (talk) 06:35, 26 December 2020 (UTC)
Support While it might not be the most exciting challenge, you probably can be creative if you try. Moreover, this could be very useful for Wikipedia since we get high-quality photographs of specific things without the usual "background noise". --LordPeterII (talk) 20:39, 10 January 2021 (UTC)
Support ---tacitos- (talk) 18:53, 28 February 2021 (UTC)
Comment: I think photos on dark backgrounds should be in this challenge too. YavBav09 (talk) 09:43, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

See Commons:Photo challenge/2021 - September - Lightbox --Jarekt (talk) 02:20, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

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Playground

Playgrounds are another of these things that exist almost everywhere around the world, yet they are often overlooked and a lot of the pictures we have are low quality. But they are fun! Let us document more of the different kinds of fun that those special places hold.

Support as proposer --Kritzolina (talk) 21:57, 15 November 2020 (UTC)
Support —Cbuske46 (talk) 12:38, 19 November 2020 (UTC)
Support -- Céléda (talk) 08:45, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support Great topic! Calistemon (talk) 10:14, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kbh3^rd talk 16:52, 28 December 2020 (UTC)
Comment Just a note that if we do this theme, it may be a good idea to include a note recommending to ask parents before taking pictures of any kids who may be at these playgrounds... — Rhododendrites ^talk | 15:15, 2 May 2021 (UTC)
Support -- YavBav09 (talk) 13:07, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
Support Musicaline (talk) 16:50, 17 May 2021 (UTC)

See Commons:Photo challenge/2021 - August - Playgrounds --Jarekt (talk) 02:22, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

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Autumn leaf color

Surprisingly, we've had fewer autumn-related themes than any of the other three seasons, despite autumn being perhaps the most photogenic season. This should be run in either October or November, with a slight preference to November as the median peak foliage in the Northern Hemisphere is probably late October to early November, and we want to give people ample time to process and upload their photos.

Tilia × europaea, Christchurch, New Zealand (April 25)
Brown County State Park, Indiana, United States (October 14)
Vineyards, Bavaria, Germany (October 20)
Château Frontenac, Quebec, Canada (October 24)
Wahkeena Falls, Oregon, United States (October 31)
Cabrières, Hérault, France (November 7)
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan (November 16)
Shitennō-ji, Osaka, Japan (November 27)

Support as nominator. Hopefully this gets enough votes in time for Autumn 2021. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 05:36, 27 November 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kritzolina (talk) 11:52, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support ThomasLendt (talk) 16:04, 28 December 2020 (UTC)
Support very interesting theme! Marijka.Pit 16:36, 22 January 2021 (UTC)
Support -- F. Riedelio • Diskussion • ✉ 07:49, 18 February 2021 (UTC)
Support --Céléda (talk) 08:06, 23 April 2021 (UTC)
Support -- Seefan 2012 (talk) 17:45, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

Voor (in the atuli, say november / december

IdsVanHouten (talk) 16:29, 21 May 2021 (UTC)

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Mining equipment

A variation of Commons:Photo challenge/2017 - August - Caves, Mines and Sinkholes. There is some slight self-interest in this from my side, as I work in mining but mining equipment, especially large ones, are very photogenic. One doesn't have to have access to a mine either to participate, Mining Museums provide ample opportunity, too.

Reclaimer at the Brockman 4 iron ore mine
LeTourneau front loader
Empty iron ore rail cars awaiting loading
Iron ore train
A type of Davy lamp
An abandoned digger at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine
Haul truck, Kalgoorlie
Old Whim Creek Headframe
Coal stacker, Queensland
Bucket wheel excavator at the Garzweiler mine
Bucket wheel excavators at the Garzweiler mine
Derelict amber mining equipment
Haul trucks at the Twin-Buttes mine
Miners at Mesabi Range
George Stephenson's safety lamp

Support as proposer. Calistemon (talk) 07:40, 3 April 2020 (UTC)
Support Can you extende the subject to quarries and dredges ? It is possible to find them, all over the world. --Céléda (talk) 06:12, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
Oppose a bit too specific.--Horchatamivida (talk) 14:26, 1 Mai 2020 (UTC)
Support --Frank Schulenburg (talk) 23:32, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
Support It is specific but I find it very interesting. Levin Holtkamp (talk) 09:28, 25 August 2020 (UTC)
Support--Ermell (talk) 06:38, 26 December 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kbh3^rd talk 16:48, 28 December 2020 (UTC)
Oppose Would support a more general theme like "Industrial and agricultural equipment". -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 17:01, 1 November 2021 (UTC)

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Multiculturalism

Reading the reports of anti-Chinese responses to the coronavirus outbreak, has encouraged me to reflect on how Chinese culture and art has influenced fashion and design in other countries and how there are people of every nationality I can think of that have a Chinese ancestry and cultural heritage. In a current political climate of populism and nationalism, it would be good to see Commons run a challenge to illustrate multiculturalism to show how intertwined our cultures are.

New York's Chinatown
Polish/Chinese sign in Dublin, Ireland
Japanese tea garden, San Francisco
Peace pagoda, London
Pride Parade in Poland
Maori Haka dance performed by New Zealand Defence Force
Sphinx, Las Vegas
Sikhs celebrating the Sikh new year in Toronto, Canada
Multi-racial gay couple in US
Australian-aboriginal smoking ceremony
Katarina Church and the minaret of the Stockholm Mosque
Vuosaari district in Helsinki, Finland
Native American Celebration in Balboa Park in San Diego California
Maori Haka dance performed in festival in Poland
Scouts at Pride Parade in the US

--Fæ (talk) 10:52, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

Support great idea and I sully support the reason behind it. --Jarekt (talk) 03:58, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
Support – Shillings1005 (talk) 10:19, 11 March 2020 (UTC)
Support - Islander61 (talk) 09:16, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
Support - Calistemon (talk) 07:34, 3 April 2020 (UTC)
Support Very interesting. Being broad isn't bad, it makes it easier to participate. --Horchatamivida (talk) 14:28, 1 Mai 2020 (UTC)
Oppose Vague. --Kbh3^rd talk 16:49, 28 December 2020 (UTC)
Support amazing idea!--Marijka.Pit (talk) 16:51, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

I am always at ease coming in to give my contributions. It is the best site and most captivating to come in with Fulbe life. Ardibe8 (talk) 07:38, 31 March 2021 (UTC)

H Johanna GBESSI (talk) 14:32, 19 June 2021 (UTC)

Comment In French "Multiculturalism" is an ambiguous term with multiple definitons. --Céléda (talk) 13:48, 7 October 2021 (UTC)

See Commons:Photo challenge/2022 - January - Multiculturalism

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Pipe organ

I don’t know whether this proposal has already been discussed…Pipe organs can be found in churches, chapels and synagoges, in theatres and concert halls all over the world. The new photos can perfectly be used for illustration of Wikipedia articles. What do you think about this? --Maimaid (talk) 12:56, 7 May 2020 (UTC)

Support --Kritzolina (talk) 19:25, 12 May 2020 (UTC)
Support --Islander61 (talk) 15:26, 18 May 2020 (UTC)

Comment good people should turn Commons to religious institution. We don't know there we might not be able to avoid been biased to the religion not all the religion of the world is been declared why choosing this topic

Tbiw (talk) 20:35, 22 May 2020 (UTC)

Sorry, but I don't understand what you want to say. Do you speak French? Best regards --Maimaid (talk) 20:31, 23 May 2020 (UTC)

Hello, I just traduct, but I agree to the basic idea of @Tbiw : Pipe organs don't exist in all countries, and thats very restrictive to numberous users. No, wait ? Sorry ? We should turn Commons to a religious institution ???

I just don't understand why you can say that. I suppose a writing error. Traduction : Les gens biens devraient transformer ommons en une institution religieuse. Nous ne savons pas que nous pourrions ne pas être en mesure d'éviter d'être biaisés pour la religion, toutes les religions du monde ne sont pas déclarées[concernées], pourquoi choisir ce sujet ? --'''''<span style="color:green, text-shadow:0.1em 0.1em 0.1em gray">--[[Utilisateur:Nicolas de Bourgoing|Nicolas de Bourgoing]] <sup>([[Discussion utilisateur:Nicolas de Bourgoing|💬]])</sup> </span>''''' (talk) 15:53, 18 July 2020 (UTC)

Support --Ermell (talk) 06:42, 26 December 2020 (UTC)
Support -- F. Riedelio • Diskussion • ✉ 12:48, 12 March 2021 (UTC)
Support Same as freshwater lakes, hedges, water sports, national coat of arms, baby related equipment, [..] and asian gardens this is a theme not available for everybody. But we would dramatically limit the range of themes if we reduce them to this "in everybody's reachability". The aim of our effort should not be the common denominator, but the common multiple. So if - as before - this theme is combined with a really widespread one, everybody should be given a mission for the selected month. BTW: musical instruments can not only be classified by it's handling, but also technically by the way the sound is generated. So this would be a wind instrument like pan flute, clarinet, didgeridoo, oboe and Gaffophone. --PtrQs (talk) 01:22, 26 April 2021 (UTC)
- Another idea may be something like "large musical instruments". :) — Rhododendrites ^talk | 15:17, 2 May 2021 (UTC)
It's OK for me --Céléda (talk) 05:11, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
Support -- YavBav09 (talk) 13:36, 4 May 2021 (UTC)
Support Pipe organs are more ecumenical than you might think. (photo : Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba) -- Céléda (talk) 17:20, 16 December 2021 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 17:29, 2 February 2022 (UTC)

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Asian gardens

Asian gardens span a multitude of styles including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mughal, Persian, etc., and can be found not only in Asia but throughout the world.

Yu Garden, Shanghai, China
Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, Oregon, United States
Chinese Tuin, Hortus Haren, Haren, Groningen, Netherlands
Buddhist Garden, Chion-in, Kyoto, Japan
Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York, United States
Japangarten, Zoologischer Stadtgarten Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
Changdeokgung Garden, Seoul, South Korea
Seouler Garten, Gärten der Welt, Marzahn, Berlin, Germany
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi, India
Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan
Indian Char Bagh Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, New Zealand
Shazdeh Garden, Mahan, Iran

Support as nominator. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 10:25, 26 November 2020 (UTC)
Support --Kritzolina (talk) 11:52, 1 December 2020 (UTC)
Support Interesting topic. (for those who do not have opportunity to photograph Asians garden, you could expand to Bonzaïs) --Céléda (talk) 05:53, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
Support -- Radomianin (talk) 21:24, 19 December 2021 (UTC)
Support --Jarekt (talk) 01:22, 2 May 2022 (UTC)

See Commons:Photo challenge/2022 - May - Asian gardens

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Kitchenware

There are never enough good high quality pictures of everyday items around the world. And as the heavy baking and cooking season before christmas is coming up, at least in part of the world, this could be a good time to capture some of the utensils usually buried in the back of cupboards and drawers. Indoor challenge.